The sixth-generation Honda CR-V is now open for booking at all 101 dealerships nationwide. Honda Malaysia (HM) says that the SUV will be launched in December.
Plenty of new-to-Honda (and CR-V) features, but the biggest news is that we’re getting a hybrid model for the first time. The 2.0L e:HEV makes 184 PS and 335 Nm of torque and is mated to an eCVT. This is 20 Nm more than in the Civic e:HEV. The 1.5L VTEC Turbo option remains, with 193 PS, 243 Nm and a CVT. There’s also ‘Real Time AWD’. Powertrain wise, it’s between turbo or hybrid, like in Thailand.
As you can see from the image above, the CR-V is available in the top, sporty RS trim level for the first time. The RS’s front grille has a bold mesh pattern, and HM says it’s equipped with full LED headlights and tail lights, LED front fog lights, and front LED sequential turn signals (we’re not sure all these LED lighting are RS exclusives).
The RS also comes with ‘sleek door handles’, Berlina Black 18-inch alloys and an Active Shutter Grille on the front lower bumper to aid aerodynamics.
Other highlighted features are a 12-speaker Bose audio system (branded audio is a first for HM, even the FL5 Civic Type R at RM400k doesn’t get the option) and a 360-degree camera. The latter is a step up from HM’s usual multi-view reverse camera. As expected, the Honda Sensing ADAS suite and Honda Connect telematics with phone app are present, along with hands-free power tailgate with walkaway close.
No indication of prices yet, but the current fifth-generation CR-V facelift is priced from RM165,800 to RM170,400 for the turbo engine (there’s a 2.0L NA base model that ducks below RM150k; this will be discontinued). Add in e:HEV, RS and the new features mentioned above and the price of the range-topper could well be around RM200k. The e:HEV RS in Thailand is priced at 1,729,000 baht, which is RM227,181.
Kit aside, the design, size (71 mm longer, 10 mm wider, wheelbase 40 mm longer to reach 2,700 mm) and Civic FE-style cockpit are all a step up from today’s car – browse the gallery below.
“The CR-V has a 20-year history as the first CKD model to roll out from our Melaka manufacturing plant in 2003. With a legacy that predates this milestone, our flagship SUV has had a profound impact on the automotive industry in Malaysia, winning the hearts of generations of owners. To-date, the CR-V has sold more than 129,000 units, solidifying its position as one of HM’s highest contributors to our sales history. With the imminent launch of the all-new CR-V, we anticipate its continued dominance in the non-national SUV segment,” said HM’s MD and CEO Hironobu Yoshimura.
There will be exclusive previews in selected Honda dealerships for customers to experience the new CR-V ahead of its launch, starting from November 17. Details of the participating dealerships and dates are below and you can pre-book with Honda here. Check out Thailand’s CR-V e:HEV RS, which should be very similar to what we’re getting.
GALLERY: 2024 Honda CR-V e:HEV RS, Malaysia spec
GALLERY: 2023 Honda CR-V e:HEV RS, Thailand spec
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This new CR-V had better have MORE than 510L boot space in order for it to keep its practicality crown – BETTER still, if the 7-seater variant is brought into MY
it’s a 7 seater Cr-v,
they will not cut the cost.
elsewhere getting it too. it supposed to be very spacious, especially 3rd row. not like the WR-V chopped from the BR-V.
Thinking to get this 2024 CR-V or facelifted X70
One CVT-box
One engine
One spirit
hah??
if you think then your problem is budget. in the end you buy x70 because its the cheapest. if you have small family or no passenger behind, maybe you can consider cx-5.
There are large individuals families use CX5 as their main cars just fine. Tf you smoking on hazri
Ppl buying the better looking, outgoing CRV
u think everyone’s a smurf is it??
and smoking is bad for health, lobak.
Rahmah price please.
Tak mungkin dpt harga rahmah
Nope… It will be Rosmah price instead.
From behind exactly like Mitsubishi XPander
please dont compare this with you cheapo ugly mitsu spander. that spander should be compared with xtrail.
lanewatch again?
Sorry got tesla model y taknak this dah
got 360 now. FINALLY
Sorry, model y with it’s lame interior should never be mentioned anywhere.
Enjoy your 30 mins charging
wow, Honda XC60 is coming, pay 200k can get XC60 rear, cool cool..
sure or not? please research first, dont be like mp kepala batas. 2008 xc60 rearlight is exactly look like same with 2006 cr-v rearlight. so who copy who? dua-dua tak lawa, but tbh in volvo line up, xc60 rearlight is the hideous one.
Probs 190k
Cheapo gonna say, this car should be price below 70k so people can afford
Will outsell the corolla cross more than five folds
Nice in red my lucky color. All my car all shades of red from my first car to now also red. Bring me good fortune now my business very booming. Car any brand can but must red color. Senang Wang always.
As a current owner, i’ll not be fool by honda anymore:-
1. VERY noisy cabin
2. VERY noisy side & wind screen
3. VERT noisy roof when rain
4. VERY noisy engine
JUST VERY NOISY and annoy me when driving – lame car
5. VERY noisy owner
Which gen?
Normal, honda is actually budget brand in international markets. It’s just people in undeveloped countries have so low standard, they think Japanese brands are mid-tier.
i feel sorry for you. maybe you can sell you car, or trade in, then buy x70.
my 177hp X50 quiet & dem powerful. Proton Best
Hopefully this means we’re finally done with LaneWatch? Or will the LaneWatch camera be one of the cameras used to stitch the 360-degree view?
Why organize preview event? just launch this model with price, no need to test the market price.
Wow 20 years for CR-V to 129k units while the Proton x50 manages 100k units in 3 years. Obviously not the same category but well that is a milestone for Proton.
when you try to compare 142k car with 100k (or below) car, different segment, thats the dumbest ever. if you compare with hr-v, at least, i would think you less dumb.
X50 sales should compare with myvi sales or bezza sales..
Ridiculous…No price yet how to place order…
haha thats the strategy, will see how many booking first. if many booking, then can put high or expected price.
How does that work? will anyone actually book the car without knowing the price
Agreed. These companies should not be allowed to take bookings without declaring the MSRP. Lame and very disadvantageous to potential buyers.
Sadly it has grown to be too big and too bulky to drive around for me. When is Lexus LBX coming?
ya, but its the advantage when you on the road, especially highway. nobody will hi beam you.
oh, bumper depan no exhaust anymore?
I hate CVT. How many wallets were emptied due to faulty CVT in Honda. Why can’t Honda bring back their bullet proof AT. Trading my 2.5 yo 1.5T CRV was the best thing to do before I had to spend 20 grand to fix it later.
Almost all the car nowadays are CVT, no? Cant do much.
Technologies improve over time.
30 years ago, there were some people who dislike Automatic transmission and thought that Manual transmission was much better in pick up and fuel efficient. How many people still drive manual transmission car now? Is any car manufacturer selling manual transmission car in year 2023?
Is it 7 seater Crv coming to my?
Most SA said no 7s coming .
Hybrid will definitely be more than 200k…probably 210k-220k mark…
This crv is humongous
Like previous generations X5 size. Unfortunately it’s awd system failed TFL roller test.
Why no sunroof frustrated at this hefty price range? Why Thailand always so well spec? Wake up honda Malaysia still using lanewatch??
Hopefully it dont touch 200k mark or the fate will be same like rav4
You bet it’ll for sure get past 200k if even Camry and Accord are there, and this is SUV some more.
I am HRV user my experiance is found the gearbox oil inlet cover have weak point of the design due to mouse like to pull out the cap cover. Cause during washing car water get into the gear box.
Dont book lah.. Why no price also still book.. Desperate to own honda right..
Malaysia crv owner mostly rich old aunty with balia driving skills.
Rich aunty drives benz or bmw. Probably you are just too poor to even own a crv
No AWD for hybrid?
I will stick to EVs .. an area that jap manufacturers have problem just to play catch-up. Enough of getting fooled by these Toyota/ Honda marques… Same 1.5 engine different bodies shell, throw in some not so advanced tech, panelled up with cheap grey plastics, then call it a new model.. totally short changed !
I put booking money since September. Good thing is booking fee is refundable.
Looking at the price it gets more ridiculous, might as well I buy a property.
The monthly payment is similar.
Probably getting too expensive if it hits 200k region
Estimated price in Malaysia should be RM240k above in low spec, unless gov offer free import tax for Honda… If the higher spec CR-V price on RM270k will you willing to pay??
ok la.. luar crv dalam mcm civic.. spex pon sama.letak logo civic pon org keliru
In Thailand all the truck based suv are 250k to 350k this is much much cheaper also in Thailand to compare but people there chose the truck over this
My cows are better. Vast fuel sources that costs next to nothing and great emission!