Honda Malaysia (HM) officially introduced the 2017 Honda CR-V yesterday, and we have four variants of the fifth-generation SUV – one base 2.0 NA and three with the 1.5 litre turbo engine. The Melaka-assembled range is as follows: CR-V 2.0L i-VTEC 2WD, CR-V 1.5L Turbo 2WD, CR-V 1.5L Turbo 4WD and the top CR-V 1.5L Turbo Premium 2WD with the Honda Sensing active safety pack.
All the turbo variants are equipped with a 1.5 litre turbocharged VTEC engine. It’s as seen in the Civic, but with output bumped to 193 PS and 243 Nm, 20 PS and 23 Nm more than in the sedan. The base model continues with the R20 naturally-aspirated 2.0 litre i-VTEC motor with 154 PS and 189 Nm. All CR-Vs now get a CVT transmission, which replaces the previous five-speed auto.
Measuring 4,584 mm long, 1,855 mm wide and 1,689 mm tall, the new CR-V is six mm shorter but 35 mm wider and four mm higher than the previous-gen, while the wheelbase has seen an increase of 40 mm, now measuring 2,660 mm.
HM elected to only bring in the five-seat version, and the new car offers best-in-class space, with interior volume bumped up to around the 4,100 litre mark, roughly around 100 litres more than before. Boot space with the second-row rear seats up is 522 litres, and 1,084 litres with the seats folded flat.
Standard equipment across the entire range includes auto LED headlights and LED DRLs and fog lamps, black combination leather seats, walk-away auto door lock, keyless entry with push-start, paddle shifters, dual-zone air-con, rear AC vents, cruise control, auto dimming rear view mirror, eight-way driver powered seat with lumbar support and four-way passenger powered seat.
All CR-V variants also come equipped with an eight-speaker, seven-inch Advanced Display Audio system with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and hands-free telephone connectivity. There’s also a full colour LCD meter panel.
The 1.5L Turbo Premium 2WD we feature in this video comes with auto high beam, active cornering lights and a height-adjustable powered tailgate.
Its Honda Sensing suite of driver assistance systems use a millimetre wave radar in the grille and a monocular camera positioned at the top of the windscreen to provide Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM). Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), the last working together with a Low Speed Follow (LSF) function.
Check out our walk-around video above, launch report and first impressions of the car. You can also compare the specifications of all the 2017 Honda CR-V variants on CarBase.my.
GALLERY: 2017 Honda CR-V 1.5L Turbo Premium 2WD
GALLERY: 2017 Honda CR-V 1.5L Turbo 2WD
GALLERY: 2017 Honda CR-V 2.0L i-VTEC 2WD with Modulo kit
Looking to sell your car? Sell it with Carro.
BetterbuyBoy
on 
karam singh
on 
Mana KuntaFakepost
on 
John Fake News Poster
on 
DK
on 
Faiz
on 
Clarkson
on 
zeer
on 
YWChan
on 
Teropong
on 
john
on 
ingenium
on 
Anything But Proton
on 
abes
on 
12i
on 
Bobby
on 
Jepunis? Puhleaseeee
on 
7aeater
on 
araso
on 
Turboman
on 
Same L0rr
on 
arowana
on 
Decentguy
on 
Edwin Ang
on 
Peter
on 
WTH
on 
WRK
on 
Samtowtruck
on 
omegle
on 
seancorr (Member)
on 
Ah Kow
on 
Norhazwan
on 
Elchino
on 
Lobo
on 
Elchino
on 
Mazdarati
on 
Sked
on 
3KS
on 
passion
on 
Person...
on 
Quattro
on 
bringbackmanual
on 
Kevin Henry
on 
civicx
on 
VW TIGUAN
on 
Comparison
on 
Reejal
on 
AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments highlight the Honda CR-V Turbo SUV's attractive features, including comprehensive safety, tech, and safety features that surpass some competitors, as well as its stylish design and spacious interior. Many users are impressed with its value for money and believe it will outperform rivals like Mazda CX-5 and Toyota Fortuner in sales. Some express frustration over the lack of AWD for top-tier models and the limited 7-seater options, calling for more choices and better product planning from Honda Malaysia. The vehicle's strong safety features, good handling, and interior comfort are frequently praised, with many commenters optimistic about its market performance. Off-topic and personal opinions are filtered out, leaving the overall sentiment predominantly positive regarding the CR-V’s offerings.