While the sixth-generation Honda CR-V is available with the choice of a seven-seat cabin such as in Thailand, Malaysia does without the option of added seats.
The seven-seater layout’s absence from the Malaysia market is largely due to demand and volume, said the Japanese manufacturer’s large project leader for the sixth-generation CR-V, Eisuke Sato ahead of the Malaysian-market launch of the 2024 Honda CR-V.
Even in Thailand where a seven-seat version is available, demand for the the three-row version is expected to be small, which just one variant out of the five available for Thailand sporting the two additional seats, as of the CR-V’s Thailand-market launch.
Four variants of the 2024 Honda CR-V were announced at the model’s Malaysian market launch, and these are the 1.5L Turbo S at RM159,900, the 1.5L Turbo E at RM169,900, the 1.5L Turbo V AWD at RM181,900, as well as the 2.0L E:HEV RS hybrid, for which pricing will be announced early next year.
The 1.5L variants feature the 1.5 litre VTEC L15BE DOHC turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that outputs 193 PS at 6,000 rpm and 243 Nm from 1,700 rpm to 5,000 rpm, mated to an Earth Dreams CVT that has been refined for less noise and vibration.
Meanwhile, the top hybrid variant gets the Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive (i-MMD) system that features the 2.0 litre naturally-aspirated Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine mainly as a generator. the e-motor produces 184 PS from 5,000 rpm to 8,000 rpm and 335 Nm from zero to 2,000 rpm, the latter 20 Nm more than the Civic with the same powertrain. The combustion engine makes 148 PS at 6,100 rpm and 190 Nm at 4,500 rpm.
In terms of safety kit, the 2024 CR-V gets the Honda Sensing safety and driver assistance suite across all variants, and also feature the LaneWatch camera system (except the S variant that does without). In addition to the local launch report, check out our review of the sixth-generation Honda CR-V, here.
GALLERY: 2024 Honda CR-V 2.0L e:HEV RS
GALLERY: 2024 Honda CR-V 1.5L Turbo V AWD
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I’mma just gonna get the CX8 7 seater. Pffttt
CX-8 7 seaters low spec missing L2 Adaptive Cruise.
need to go 1 less seat to get L2 Adaptive Cruise, i.e. 6seaters. yet the last row leg is touching the front seat.
Agreed. Stupid choice getting 7 seater crossover instead of a proper minivan for comfort and luxury.
Orang yang mampu pakai CRV ni kalau nak naik 6/7 seater, diorang ada Alphard yang lebih selesa 3rd row. CRV 3rd row tak luas. Yang tak mampu Alphard, tak mampu CRV. Diorg mampu BRV tapi Honda bijak taknak jual BRV dah. Sekian, market research saya.
Pls check ur fact bro, new Alphard cost arnd 400k vs CRV less then 200k. Its really diff league, its not 2k from ur “research” finding
Tak mampu pakai alpat, pakai Van vanette je la…
Just bring in 7seater and 5 seater hybrid. Then customer no option.
Simple answer. Go 7-seater – Gotta priced more expensive, gotta fight with Zenix Hybrid, CX-8, Tiguan Allspace 2.0T, and also the cheaper X90
In terms of fuel = Lost to Zenix Hybrid
In terms of power = Lost to Tiguan Allspace
In terms of size-price = Lost to Proton X90
In terms of build-quality = Lost to CX-8
Load Power, Grip, Durability
Cannot tapau Hilux Ranger Fortuner Everest too
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In terms of design = Lost to Chery Tiggo 8 Pro
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Tl;DR
“The seven-seater layout’s absence from the Malaysia market is largely due to demand and volume.”
Why ask stupid question? That thing is too small to accommodate 7 people
Decision based only on Thailand market?
Even Australia got 7 seater option
dei launch la stepwgn here
The 7 seater is actually doing pretty well in Australia. After Honda Malaysia canned the BRV, they no longer have a 7 seater option. Its a pity the 7 seat CRV was not brought in. An E spec + 7 seat at a price between E & V or similar to V could see reasonable sales.
Likely similar to the Xtrail, the 3rd row is mainly part time basis or for kids. But for families, which the CRV is aimed at, it would have been an interesting option to bring the grandparents and kids out together. Not everyone can afford or want an Alphard/Vellfire etc, esp when the 3rd row is not always used.
BRV also don’t want to bring in already… why no 7 seat you ask? Bcos they can’t compete with Alza and Veloz at that price point lah ngok. Proton X90 also tak laku. Somemore need to compete with recond Alphard… all for a very small market.
If you want to buy 7 seater, better buy voxy or stepwgn, good mpv
Proud owner of Gen 4 CRV. Waited for months hoping they will consider 7 seaters but none and they decided to throw in Bose instead! So yes no choice but I’ve just booked CX8. This is legit and no Mazda SA.
Well done.
It’s not a joke when you only need the balance 2 seat on temp basis. I.e small kids. when kids outgrow, then other options like MOV comes into mind. But there’s not much available under 200k RM! Serena? Or a recond but over used Vellfire or Alphard? Go figure
It’s not a joke when you only need the balance 2 seat on temp basis. I.e small kids. when kids outgrow, then other options like MOV comes into mind. But there’s not much available under 200k RM! Serena? Or a recond but over used Vellfire or Alphard? Go figure
Why asking for 7 seater ? We know la Malaysians are most obese in SEA. Ni point discuss
7 seater Toyota Innova Zenix is the better choice
It’s disappointing that it doesn’t have 7 seats.
I am looking to replace my 7 seater Outlander.
I think their market intelligence is off.
Why not give the option?
Japan should make a concerted effort to take the Malaysian market seriously. The Japanese emphasis to develop ICE only in Thailand has led to Japan being left behind by China all over Southeast Asia. Japan is looking like a prehistoric relic now. No longer a nation of innovation it was known for from the 1960s to the 1980s.
Overall still loosing with other brands.. sorry H, bye2 H.