Honda Malaysia has officially launched the facelifted CR-V, which gets some minor styling changes and new features. Still a locally-assembled (CKD) model, the SUV’s variant line-up also sees a revision, with just three options available instead of four previously.
The base variant remains the 2.0 2WD, which is powered by a 2.0 litre SOHC i-VTEC naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine making 154 PS (152 hp) at 6,500 rpm and 189 Nm of torque at 4,300 rpm. It is priced at RM139,913 on-the-road without insurance, which factors in the ongoing sales tax exemption that ends on December 31, 2020. Keep in mind that compared to the pre-facelift version of the 2.0 2WD, the new one is cheaper by RM4,717.
The remaining two variants are both turbocharged, with the 1.5 TC-P 2WD being retained, priced at RM157,616 – cheaper by RM10,850. It is joined by a new 1.5 TC-P 4WD that goes for RM162,910, while the previous 1.5 TC 2WD and 1.5 TC 4WD are no longer available – the latter basically got upgraded and was previously going for RM162,861.
Power for these variants comes from a 1.5 litre DOHC VTEC Turbo four-pot rated at 193 PS (190 hp) at 5,600 rpm and 243 Nm from 2,000 to 5,000 rpm. A CVT and front-wheel drive are standard for 2WD-badged variants, while the range-topper is the only one with all-wheel drive.
Updates to the CR-V styling include a redesigned front bumper, where you’ll find a wider lower apron highlighted by a greater use of black plastic, with an undulating chrome “moustache.” Elsewhere, the prominent chrome grille bar seen previously has also been swapped out for a gloss black item.
Meanwhile, the rear gets a new bumper design with matte silver trim and no longer wraps over the chrome exhaust finishers (turbo variants only), which are now trapezoidal in shape rather than circular. More subtle tweaks include a darker tint for the LED combination taillights.
On the base variant, the 17-inch wheels see no change to their five-spoke design, but on the turbo variants with 18-inch units, a new five-split-spoke design is used in favour of the previous turbine-style look. The turbo CR-Vs remain the only ones with a powered tailgate, which has now been improved with a hands-free function, so only need to swipe your foot under the rear bumper to get it to open.
There are some revisions inside the cabin, which at first, appears largely unchanged from before. For instance, the steering wheel gets black trim for its bottom spoke, while all variants gain two USB ports just below the gear lever, joining two more for second-row passengers. This sees a relocation of the 12-volt power outlet and redesign of the storage cubby in the area, which on Thailand-spec CR-Vs, would house a wireless phone charger that we don’t get.
Standard equipment across the range include automatic LED headlamps, LED DRLs, LED fog lamps, keyless entry and engine start, a multi-view reverse camera paddle shifters, a seven-inch TFT digital instrument cluster, dual-zone automatic air-conditioning with rear vents, leather upholstery, power-operated front seats, a seven-inch Advanced Display Audio head unit with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, and eight speakers.
The turbo variants improve upon the 2.0 2WD, as they also come with automatic wipers, premium interior trim (wood-like look) and remote engine start, the last item being a new feature for the CR-V.
On the safety front, a new rear seatbelt reminder system is now standard across the range, along with six airbags (front, side and curtain), Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), Agile Handle Assist (AHA), ABS, EBD, BA, Hill Start Assist and Honda’s LaneWatch blind spot camera (new for the 2.0 2WD). The turbo variants come with eight parking sensors (four front and four rear), while the base option gets just the rear ones.
Honda’s Sensing suite of systems is only available with the turbo variants, and consists of Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM), Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Low Speed Follow (LSF) and Auto High Beam (AHB).
Available colours for the CR-V include Lunar Silver Metallic, Passion Red Pearl, Modern Steel Metallic, Dark Olive Metallic and a Platinum White Pearl. The last hue is new and replaces the previous Osidian Blue Pearl, although you’ll need to pay an additional RM367 for it. All CR-Vs purchased come with a five-year/unlimited-mileage warranty and free labour service up to five times within five years/100,000 km.
For those who want some accessories to go along with the CR-V purchase, Honda Malaysia offers a range of parts that are available as packages or individually. The Modulo package (RM5,154) includes lower and corner garnishes for the bumpers, corner garnish for the rear bumper and side running boards.
Also available is the Urban package (RM2,387) – foot well lighting, illuminated side steps, rear bumper protector and door visors – as well as the Utility package (RM938), which adds a cargo tray, trunk organiser, rear side sun shades and reflective film on the door panels.
Lastly, there’s the Protection package for RM3,007, which nets you wheel lock nuts, glass body coating and window coating. Other items include a digital video recorder, car cover, door handle protector and several window tint choices from 3M and Ecotint.
Find full specifications of the new Honda CR-V on CarBase.my.
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(Like) X70
(Dislike) CRV
X70 shall compare with HRV. Both same level.
The same CR-V S$146K (RM450,000) in spore.
So sad. If this facelift same spec as Taiwan, which means NVH no improvement
The front..omg..looks like a bow tie..the lower portion.
So weird and too ugly. Better change the designers
Still have better chance of getting chicks than driving an el-cheapo Proton.
Nope. This is really cheapo Honda. Compare to Proton, looks more premium
It takes a shallow person to go after equally shallow chicks that only cares about their car status. I pity the fools.
Still the second generation is the best looking ever…
RM140k don’t have AEB…. alamak
at least u can get it on the higher spec models. u expect the base model to have it?
Beware of Failure Honda Quality
Don’t trusted him, Honda Malaysia have improve thier quality same like Honda Japan
Oit, steering rack problem, macam mana? Fuel pump? Itu panel gap inconsistent sudah solve ka? Ini macam banyak suwey punya kereta. Lagi bagus beli lumah di kepala simpang, kurang lagi suwey.
Haha. Memang suwey. Luckily we r not affected by the oil dilution issue. Kalau tak, habislah honda malaysia.
Finally Awd with honda sensing. Noticed the spec list has active noise control. Is this new as well?
This is not new. Old, Ugly and Wierd
Take out the 2 liter na and throw in the 1.5 liter turbo for the entry level variant, and keep the price st this point then we are talking.
May I know which comparable Non-National SUV is offering turbocharged engine at RM140K price point? I might have missed it as I couldn’t find any. Would love to put that into my consideration for my next car purchase if it exist.
Peugeot 3008 or Havel H2, Hyundai Kona tebo
Kona is going neck to neck with x50, not crv
Ahh thank you for highlighting the 3008, I missed it! Guess Mr. Dong gor will be happy to but the 3008 then. However the Kona and Haval H2 is a smaller SUV, more comparable to the likes of C-HR or HR-V
and VW Tiguan Turbo too,
Honda should phase out the 2.0NA variant as most people looking for SUV with at least 2.5NA or turbocharged. There seems no different from interior and exterior, the update is mainly on the safety gadgets and AWD now comes with full spec. Wondering why don’t Honda tune the 1.5T to become 201ps like Accord. It will certainly catch more attention than retain same output 193ps.
Exactly, buying this H brand, make drivers very bored and main for sleeping passengers. X70 and X50 sounds interesting. But only uncles and aunties will buy this H brand
Buy x70 or x50 if you have limited budget. Upgrade to CRV when you get promoted one day.
Big problem tho. Once you go Proton you will never want to change!
Why waste money for CR-V if c70 is better ?
Why japanese not going for big engines like european cars?
They were famous for producing small engines but big hp.
Org asia is short n light, no need for bigger engines.
But in US n EU market, they give bigger engine or tuned engine
of all the color
y they have to retires the most beautiful Osidian Blue Pearl
too late, too expensive, too old design…….and too bad for the Honda salesman.
Support x50 all the way!
How to identify facelift? No new color?
bring again blue pearl color …please
awd is good
when it was first launched…fooi yo…everywhere u go u see new CRV
these days u hardly see the latest gen CRV on road
You must be hiding in caves
In Singapore this Crv is the best to buy
good luck buying a new CRV now days, the noise level are epic..
Ahh thank you for highlighting the 3008, I missed it! Guess Mr. Dong gor can choose to buy the 3008 then. However the Kona and Haval H2 is a smaller SUV, more comparable to the likes of C-HR or HR-V.
Crv is much better reliable car.In US,Europe and Australia this Crv is hot like goreng pisang and engine is power AWD.Crv is much better than X70 if you have more budget.Spacious Cabin,more technology,and more power than X70 and X50.Don’t worry guys,Honda has improve their quality because Honda Malaysia have improve their factory same like Honda Factory in Japan.Trusted me!
Already improve their factory for Honda Malaysia?? What a joke? Heard one of Accord 2020 owner that owned july, still got problem and another owner from Civic 2020 that owned in last month, got lots of problems. Beware of Earth Dreams CVT
Significant price increase of more than 12k for 1.5T in Feb this year. Luckily I bought other brand. It was just pure greed of trying to squeeze more money from loyal consumers. HM tasted low sale and now made a u turn. This served them right.
Dah tahun 2020 pun takde integrated dash cam ke?
turbo charge engine with hp196 is good enough a for mid-range car like CRV, I love it.
turbo charge engine with hp190 is good enough a for mid-range car like CRV, I love it.