We were given a short preview of the 2017 Honda CR-V ahead of the all-new SUV’s local launch soon. It wasn’t a full on-road test (that will come after launch), and we were only allowed access to a short acceleration, braking and slalom exercises to compare the new 1.5 litre turbo model against the outgoing CR-V 2.4.
Just like the Civic, Honda has gone the turbocharged and CVT route with the latest CR-V. In goes a 1.5 litre direct injection, turbocharged engine and a CVT transmission to replace the ageing naturally-aspirated 2.4 litre multi-port injection motor and five-speed automatic combo in the old model.
Power figures aren’t drastically different, despite the significant change in approach. The turbocharged 2017 model makes 190 PS and 243 Nm of torque at 2,000 to 5,000 rpm, compared to the old 2.4’s 190 PS and 222 Nm at 4,400 rpm. Do watch the video above to see and hear how they compare.
2017 Honda CR-V 1.5L VTEC Turbo 2WD (fifth-generation)
Honda CR-V 2.4 4WD i-VTEC (fourth-generation)
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Acceleration, braking and handling of any Honda is good. Malaysians don’t worry about that. What we worry about is price.
Let us hope the price is right. We don’t really care what models come in also, so long as the price is cheap. In US, the CRV 2.4 CBU is about US$22k. Comes with Honda Sensing as standard.
A fresh graduate in the US earns US$4500. (RM21,000)
In Australia, the CRV is at RM94k. Honda Sensing is standard. A fresh graduate there earns AUD$4500 also. That is about RM15,000
In Malaysia, a fresh graduate earns RM2500. And according to EPF statistics, 78.3% of all EPF contributors earn ONLY RM1500 and below.
The car is at RM150k to RM170k. Let us hope gomen keeps their 30% price reduction promise.
the wrong forum to complain about car pricing and tax structure. why every time new car is being introduced there will be this sort of comments? pricing comparison againts other countries, comparison against proton (even not in the same segments and totally irrelevant) etc.. you think the bloody mp read your rant? get over it pls.
Wait a darn minute. When reduced prices, u pulak hentam no RV. So mana mau ni?
Which world u came from that has bog standard cars RV higher than purchase price?
still same bodoh comment from you. You keep telling everyone gomen has reduced prices of X5 from RM588k to RM388k.
Pls use your brain a bit. How many people can afford X5?
U tell me. U said its cuz of gov that u cant upgrade from that 2nd hand EX5 to X5.
Well, try to ukur baju sendri b4 complaining.
Mungkin X5 people. Latif bandi, Md Arif, Shaikh, tahir & othman.
Majority of EPF contributors are fresh graduates? Get your fact right
The X5 with price rm588k is 3.5cc maaa and the rm338k is 2.0cc maaa… they r not the same engine. So pls dont talk cock
How much road tax SUV 1.5 litre ?
In Australia you get it free as basher said. You can even get honda sensing in all variants they said
Everyone with qualification should consider migrate to a better place
Haf, my man! U shud sing in the rain.
Why would anyone not waiting for the new cx5 zoom zoom?
No doubt the new CX-5 looks gorgeous, but it’s the same old thing underneath with some tweaks. Much like the 4th gen CR-V which carried over the 3rd gen engine n transmission with minor tweaks.
Meanwhile, this new CR-V is really new with turbo engine n better chassis. that’s why more hype
Becoz pipu knows VT will price it like shiet?
Because it is crampy
7 seater please!
What about the Tucson?
Hey Friz, albeit short acceleration any noticeable turbo lag?
Small turbo lag mau kecoh kah sampai no need review? Go and try those conti cars then you will know
Tiguan turbo smooth as silk…
Obviously you never drive one
Elantra Sport turbo smooth as silk…
Stupid Honda! Bring the 7-seater CRV lah!
dear paultan, i think the purpose of comparison is for buyers to gain information to which model/brand available in the market for them to choose. please make a side by side comparison between cx5 vs crv turbo vs tucson 1.6 turbo vs sportage turbo diesel.
XTrail 7seater 》 All
xtrail even worst in terms of safety with less airbags, less reverse sensors and dont even bother about sensing tech
Thailand has the 7 seater turbo diesel version with 9 speed german tranny.
That will cost probably RM180k in Bolehland
Honda Thailand own goal with their choice of engines. Charging premium money for a not very potent or frugal 1.6 turbo diesel? And the only alternative is that old 2.4 n/a petrol… jeez we will wait for the Xtrail update.