The new Honda CR-V has apparently exceeded expectations – having just been launched last week, bookings of the latest fifth-generation model have surpassed Honda Malaysia’s monthly sales target of 700 units twice, having already eclipsed 1,400 orders.
A breakdown of the variants being ordered show that the range-topping 1.5 Turbo Premium 2WD model is the most popular, accounting for 40% of bookings, followed by the 1.5 Turbo 2WD at 31%. Of the rest, the base 2.0 i-VTEC 2WD made up 20% of bookings, while the 1.5 Turbo 4WD brought up the rear with 9%. As such, the order books show an 80:20 split between turbocharged and naturally-aspirated models.
Honda Malaysia has also revealed the breakdown in colours ordered, and as expected, Lunar Silver Metallic was the most popular paint option with 30% of owners choosing it, ahead of White Orchid Pearl with 27%. East Malaysia bookings were also detailed – the car was launched in Kuching simultaneously with Kuala Lumpur. There, the 1.5 Turbo Premium 2WD model was again the most popular, making up 38% of orders.
This is the second time a car has been launched in both East and West Malaysia at the same time after the BR-V, and Honda Malaysia says that it has contributed to greater market acceptance. Sabah and Sarawak sales currently stand at over 3,500 units, making up 6.6% of the company’s total sales in the first half of the year. This marks a staggering 48% growth year-on-year.
Redesigned from the ground up, the new CR-V features greater sophistication and increased features, with standard kit including LED headlights, keyless entry with walk-away auto lock, powered front seats, dual-zone auto climate control with rear air vents, a digital instrument cluster and an eight-inch Advanced Display Audio infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity and eight speakers.
The range-topping 1.5 Turbo Premium 2WD is the first Honda in Malaysia to come with Honda Sensing, which includes Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM), Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), auto high beam and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) function.
Although it is around the same size as before (albeit 35 mm wider and with a 40 mm longer wheelbase), the new CR-V now has a larger 4,100 litre interior; boot space is now 522 litres, or 1,084 litres with the rear seats folded. Unlike in other markets, which have the option of a seven-seat interior, the Malaysian-market CR-V is a five-seater only.
Power comes from a carryover 154 PS/189 Nm R20 naturally-aspirated 2.0 litre i-VTEC engine, or a retuned version of the Civic’s 1.5 litre turbocharged VTEC mill, making 193 PS and 243 Nm. A CVT comes as standard, replacing the previous five-speed automatic gearbox.
Pricing starts at RM142,400 for the base 2.0 i-VTEC 2WD, rising up to RM155,700 for the 1.5 Turbo 2WD and RM161,600 for the 1.5 Turbo 4WD. The top-of-the-line 1.5 Turbo Premium 2WD retails at RM167,700. All prices are on-the-road without insurance, inclusive of a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty.
GALLERY: 2017 Honda CR-V 1.5 Turbo Premium 2WD
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No 7 seater no problem.
Those people make noise demanding 7 seaters actually preferred driving Saga, no impact for buying150k CR-V. Can HM revise the darker Ruby Red color to *brighter Red color like we seeing in Audi A3, VW Polo …?
current Accord facelift orso improved sales. after new lonceng accord…
It is still the best in its category.
This is a clear message to Proton. Those who can afford RM99k, don’t mind paying the extra to get a good CRV
Proton thinks RM99k Boyue will be a hot seller. Well see for yourself, buyers don’t mind paying extra for peace of mind and good RV
Buy CRV at RM150k, after 2 years, still can sell RM110k
Buy Proton Boyue SUV for RM99k after 2 years become RM40k
At the end of day, you spend more you loss more. Which one you want?
Proton resale value defies any logic.
U spend less but lost more
OMG You think P1 cars is like luxury cars maintenance kah?
Otak letak kat mana?
Said the no-logic tg rambutan man
Waiting for more discount from HM
It’s now official. Bayu d.o.a.
Red color of honda in Singapore looks a lot of better. Bright and shining red.
Please bring it here.
Top sales CR-V…will M’sians downgrade and buy P1 Bayu when launched?
Many French cars, especially the Renault Fluence failed despite selling for RM90k and below.
Even many VW cars failed despite trying to sell the Passat at RM100k and the Jetta for around MR90k
These are world renowed brands.
You think a Proton caled Boyue can win people’s hearts? German VW failed. French Renault failed.
Even top range VW Tiguan also having a hrd time selling. Soon, their prices also going to go down to RM110k and below.
How Proton Boyue going to lawan VW Tiguan?
100k free market price + 50k gahmen duties = CRV. 50k cud gips Honda Sensing across the CRV range, more safety & save life.
This booking number, not sales
Consider a used Tucson. Great value for money
In return to Honda supporter Malaysia for making Honda non-national No.1, can HM standard all variant >100k car like CIVIC to come with LED Headlights & Leather Seat …? Also pls obsolete the *darker Ruby Red color, its most ugly Red color ever seen …
Mazda pwetty Soul Red color …
Apparently the same can be said for the 4WD.
Habislah, with the 1.5 Turbo 4WD being the least booked variant, one day HM will completely drop all 4WDs from their local line-up.
CR-V a good buy, fuel-sipper since petrol prices high AF.
How about exora facelift 2017?
They will say besok/rusa. U & me know tomorrow never comes so make hay while sun shines. Hehehe. Cheers
Exora facelifted, no side airbags. Pipu so menyesal Pipu bailout P1…
Only you said that
people are not that poor after all??
I’m poor,I waiting proton boyue
good. spare part & servis wil make u poorer.
Huh? It is available even in taobao
Can afford crv, earn rm8143 monthly.
We’ll, I am sure of that 1400 units 80% of the buyers could have taken 80% loan for the duration of more than 7 years.
Poket kosong takapa janji Gaya Ada….. stupi* ppl.
WRK, please grow up. You must think of the other perspective. You must think how others can afford to buy, why I can’t? Is not like what you said, stupi* ppl poket kosong. I paid 50% DP by the way. I hope you can own yours very soon, cheers
Congrats to you. I am referring to those who take high loan for the longest repayment period.
I know it hurts but it is a fact. Cheers.
They choose lo ger period so that they can onvest their money and use it to pay monthly payment. Clever ppl. Money make money.
Honda vely little repo cars. Most from P1 & Naza brands, Kia & Pijot.
Those who buy a CRV are DEFINITELY not poor.
agree, ppl see from outside is 100% RICH.
poor or rich only the owner will know.
Not only for CRV but also all above 100k cars
Biar papa asal bergaya..
CR-V super laku.
Mari puji DRB survey
Good for Honda but bad for Proton. This is why Proton is doing so badly. Cause DRB is minting so much of money from Honda sales, they could not be bothered what happens to Proton.
It is a big failure to give Proton to DRB who has failed the company.
Proton Bayu bestest selling than crv.
They got the winning formula…
name Honda
price Honda’s price
engine Turbo
safety A whole lot more than usual.
country of origin Jepunis Overlord
DRB Honda untung lebey… bayar balek P1 loans ooo.
good job Honda Malaysia.. proves that you give generous spec with value for money, Malaysians are still smart enough to support you.
The new CR-V an excellent car.
Malaysians are still smart enough to support change.
So as usual Honda made an excellent product. Sales boomed again. And the bashers ? Wrong again because the only reason they are bashers is because the can’t afford the car or are Toyota Fan’s. Next time be objective in your comments. Honda provides with the new CR-V an excellent car with value for Money features. Case Closed…
Good luck Proton SUV.
Cass closed? This ia only for 2 months, not even quarter year sales. Lol.
I’m wait for proton boyue ….99k
There is no zombies in Malaysia, only Hondabies.
Drivers please beware, once driven you will be turned into one also.
Yet people complaining how hard is it living in M’sia. Just look at those numbers. Good luck Honda Malaysia!
Mane ekonomi terjejas. Malaysia high income nation!
Those people who complaint about hardship are usually poor people(B40). Those who buy a CRV seldom complain because they think they can afford one until they start to replace spares parts that cost $$$. These are 2 different types of complaint.
Havent heard of any honda owners complaint about costly replacement parts. I have a 10 year old CRV since day 1.
My only cost to run the car is regular service and petrol.
Do you own a Honda by the way?
Dear Cocky Honda,
Your booking could have exceeded 5000 units if there is an option for 7 seaters as well.
I’ve seen the actual car and frankly, the boot is not like super huge.(It looks smaller compared to previous CR-V, thou it’s wider). So fitting 2 tiny seats at the back is not ideal.
If they opt for 7 seater. the sale will be double as compared to the existing sale figure because SUV market short of full 7 seater configuration.
No double, coz the buyers ady buy this 5 seaters and regret it for 7 years
i really hope that consumers to be well informed of the extra trip and cost in maintaining the turbo version. shorter service interval is one sure thing
This is how big H do..
1) Open booking 1 month before launch.
2) Launch new car.
3) Announce hit target after 1 week launch (even collected orders 1 month before).
4) Lead Bolehland market.
lol Proton nid to learn dis trickery
New SUV ma, the Latest CR-V. Honda is the best ma (only in Malaysia). LMFAO.
Better wait for facelift in approx 3 years time for better updated specs and design.
RIP Mazda and Nissan X-trail. Bolehland customers support Honda until death. Nuff said.
Those who are complaining on 7 seater, go and get Xtrail or Sorento. Both within the same price range or cheaper. Period. It’s proven that the survey done by HM is right now.
7 seater, go and get BRV.
They wait for facelift if not they go for other brands
Maybe Honda Malaysia took pity on ETCM. If they launched CR-V with 7 seats, no one would buy the obsolete X-Trail, then ETCM will close shop because none of their cars would be desirable and have any redeeming features to attract modern buyers.
That is ETCM fault. Even almera, sylphy, teana, x-trail, navara, serana got facelifted for a months ago but ETCM not launching yet.
..and they keep on complaining life is hard in bolehland, what the..
..akceli quite true..
See :
https://paultan.org/2017/04/26/minimum-rm30-top-up-for-touch-n-go-plan-on-hold/
HM please add lanewatch to civic..why it only available at accord and crv
Can … HM is very accommodating to customers needs and wants. As long as you are willing to pay. Price add 10k.
For those who really want this CRV but with 7 seater, just wait another 5 years. Honda sure will come out with that version. But once that 7 seater version is out, it is just a few weeks before the launching of even latest future CRV with 5 seater.
That’s a trick to fool customers. Noone complaint coz its overlord
The projected target is very low as compared to nissan X-trail. That was the reason they can hit their sale target.
Wait till the end of the year. this CRV will come with big discount to meet the projected sale figure and complete with all the competitor with 5 seaters. haha.
Honda Stepwgn plz
waiting for HRV with 1.5TC engine. if any