Having debuted in the United States last year, the facelifted Honda CR-V is making its ASEAN debut at the Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) this week. The SUV has been launched in Thailand with a new look and a number of additional features while retaining the same naturally-aspirated petrol and turbodiesel powertrain options.
As we’ve seen, the exterior changes are fairly minor. The front bumper redesign features greater use of black plastic and an undulating chrome “moustache”, while another chrome strip at the rear replaces the previous skid plate. Honda has also switched the chrome grille bar with a gloss black item and added sequential front indicators, smoked tail lights, a dark chrome tailgate garnish and a new 18-inch alloy wheel design.
Inside, you’ll find a revised centre console that now incorporates a Qi wireless smartphone charger for higher-end variants, which also get the new driver’s seat memory function and a panoramic sunroof that wasn’t previously offered in Thailand. The powered tailgate has also been made standard fitment and now comes with a hands-free opening function.
Engine options include a 2.4 litre naturally-aspirated i-VTEC petrol four-cylinder on most models, producing 173 PS at 6,200 rpm and 224 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm and mated to a CVT. The range-topping variant receives a 1.6 litre i-DTEC four-pot turbodiesel that churns out 160 PS at 4,000 rpm and 350 Nm at 2,000 rpm, paired with a nine-speed automatic gearbox with paddle shifters and a novel push-button gear selector. The 1.5 litre VTEC Turbo petrol mill, which we get, was never offered in the Land of Smiles.
Petrol trim levels are split evenly between five- and seven-seater variants, with the aforementioned higher-end cars coming exclusively with all-wheel drive. The base 2.4 S and E models get LED headlights and fog lights, 17-inch alloys, keyless entry with walk-away automatic locking, dual-zone climate control, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, power-adjustable front seats (eight-way for the driver, four-way for the passenger), a seven-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity and eight speakers.
The 2.4 ES and EL 4WD models and the DT-EL 4WD diesel gain automatic headlight levelling, five-a-side LED fog lights, 18-inch alloys and navigation (which can also inform the climate control of the sun’s positioning), on top of the features listed earlier. The DT-EL is the only model to come with Honda Connect, which allows users to access various vehicular functions and information through a smartphone app.
Also only offered on the DT-EL is the Honda Sensing suite of safety features, including autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane-keeping assist and auto high beam. Six airbags, stability control and a LaneWatch blind spot camera are standard fit.
Prices start at 1,369,000 baht (RM186,000) for the 2.4 S, rising to 1,529,000 baht (RM207,800) for the 2.4 ES 4WD. As for the seven-seater models, the 2.4 E retails at 1,419,000 baht (RM192,800), the 2.4 EL 4WD at 1,579,000 baht (RM214,500) and the DT-EL 4WD at 1,759,000 baht (RM239,000).
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syukurla, dapat 7 seater macam CX-8 Fortuner
syukurla, crv priced here 150-175k.. power samor
Hope they have improve the cabin soundproof …
i dont know what to make of the front design. its a total mess.
(Like) X70
(Dislike) CRV
Same facelift with no differences lol!
Boring looks! No much difference for this kind of looks too!
If this gonna be the new CRV FL pricing here, Proton X70 is gonna slay it.
Looks too dull and their designer so uninspiring
Crv thailand xde enjin 1.5 turbo ke???
either the 2.4 or 1.6 diesel, both CRV’s are powerful and well equipped. it’s worth getting the Honda CRV.
Already not worth for this, since CRV is the most failure best selling car even X70 is more powerful than these CRV engines like 1.6 Diesel or 2.4, especially X70 has better equipped than this kind of model too.
Lol don’t kidding even though x70 best bang for.buck is not faster than CRV admit that X70 1.8 Turbo can’t even beat 1.5 Turbo plus their CVT along best and in terms practicality no one can match Honda
Problem is: For CRV, prices too high than X70, not a lot equipped compare to X70, maintenances also too high unlike X70, despite CRV and X70 are same rivals. No doubt, so can’t beat X70
If fast is the problem, then don’t buy SUV. Better buy a car.
Honda can easiely makes the segment theirs if they decide to put third row seat. Make it a 7 seater.
If Honda MY decided to sell facelift at these prices, Proton can easily make the segment theirs. One unit can buy 2 units X70.
in MY the QC issues are unbelievable. what is H malaysia doing? when complain in FB they ask to take down the page?
Same old design again~
Boring leh
I wonder why the diesel cannot get the CVT tranny. Come on, Honda Thailand, people of Thailand deserve to get CVT for the diesel variant.
But people in Thailand don’t want worst usage of CVT from honda because of high cost of repairing and under warranty too
Who the hxll want a CVT if being offer a 9AT. Go youtube check it out and the 9AT is so much responsive than the CVT. I hope Honda will seriously consider to offer the 9AT in Malaysia.
Better don’t hope that because by bringing 9AT to Malaysia, this new facelift will be so expensive than CX-5 which would be almost same price as Accord 1.5 TC
7-seater CRV coming into malaysia? can Honda Malaysia conpom this?
I will buy if they make it 7 seater as one of the choice.
Biasa dah tu…pilihan kereta di Thailand lagi up-to-date banding di sini…
Why no 1.6 diesel here?
sales in Malaysia is slumping thanks to Honda quality!
better get a Proton lah!
malaysia will get it in 2022 and wont get all the accessory
especially the panoramic sunroof
I hope with this new model no problems with the gearbox.
Still using same gearbox. Sorry, likely to have same problem for this new model
If taking the 9AT it will be more robust built than CVT as the AT is manufactured by ZF, who supplying gearbox to most BMW vehicles.
Why don’t Honda consider to pair the 1.5T with the 9AT. It will certainly outperform the CVT and more fun to drive definitely.
the diesel 350nm of torque looks great! why we dont hv the diesel here? euro4 diesels are readily available.
Very nice cars and I would like have honda CRV 2020
please bring in 7 seater CRV, Honda Malaysia!!!