Verdict
The Honda CR-V costs RM178,200 and suits Malaysian buyers who want a 589-litre boot, 57-litre fuel tank and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty without relying on charging. Its 1,993 cc petrol-hybrid system is rated at 7.0 L/100 km, but 0-100 km/h takes 8.9 seconds. Spend the extra RM4,600 on the Zeekr 7X and you get a 75 kWh battery, 480 km EV range, 450 kW DC charging and a 6.0-second sprint. The trade-off is a smaller 539-litre boot and a 150,000-km vehicle warranty limit.
Pick the Honda CR-V if you need the larger 589-litre boot, a petrol-hybrid powertrain and unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty coverage.
Pick the Zeekr 7X if you can charge an EV and want 480 km range, 450 kW DC charging and markedly quicker performance.
Key differences
- Motor output: Honda CR-V 181 hp and 335 Nm; Zeekr 7X 416 hp and 440 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Honda CR-V 8.9 seconds; Zeekr 7X 6.0 seconds.
- Length: Honda CR-V 4,691 mm; Zeekr 7X 4,787 mm.
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V 2,701 mm; Zeekr 7X 2,900 mm.
- Boot space: Honda CR-V 589 litres; Zeekr 7X 539 litres.
- Wheel size: Honda CR-V 18-inch alloys; Zeekr 7X 19-inch alloys.
CR-V
- 589-litre boot, 50 litres more than the Zeekr.
- 57-litre petrol tank and 7.0 L/100 km rated economy.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
- 181 hp and 335 Nm versus the Zeekr's 416 hp and 440 Nm.
- 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time versus 6.0 seconds.
- No EV range, DC charging or 3.3 kW V2L function.
7X
- 75 kWh battery with 480 km EV range.
- 450 kW DC and 22 kW AC charging, plus 3.3 kW V2L.
- 416 hp, 440 Nm and a 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 539-litre boot is 50 litres smaller than the Honda's.
- Five-year manufacturer warranty is capped at 150,000 km, where the Honda's is unlimited.
- Tyre repair kit instead of the Honda's space-saver spare tyre.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM178,200✓ | RM182,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM437✓ | RM615 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Atkinson Cycle Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,993 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 146 hp | — |
| Torque | 190 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore | 81 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 13.9 | — |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 181 hp | 416 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 335 Nm | 440 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 75 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 480 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 450 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.9 seconds | 6 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,691 mm | 4,787 mm |
| Width | 1,866 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,681 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,701 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Weight | 1,616 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 57 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 589 litres✓ | 539 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/60R18 | 255/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/60R18 | 255/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental EcoContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtains, Front Knee Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | Matrix LED Projectors with LED Projector Lighting Panel |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Driver's Memory, 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline and Sliding | 60:40 Split-folding with Electric Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9.0" Advanced Display Audio Touchscreen with 8 Speakers, Wired Android Auto, Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay | 16" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 21-speaker Zeekr Sound Pro |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button with Remote Start | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Power Boot with Hands-Free Function | Contactless Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle | Yes, with 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used CR-V & 7X for sale
CR-V vs 7X FAQ
Is the Honda CR-V or Zeekr 7X better?
The Zeekr 7X is better for EV performance and charging, with 416 hp, 480 km range and 450 kW DC charging. The Honda CR-V is the more practical pick for a larger 589-litre boot, petrol-hybrid use and unlimited-mileage warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Zeekr 7X costs RM4,600 more than the Honda CR-V: RM182,800 against RM178,200.
Which one is quicker and easier to charge?
The Zeekr 7X reaches 100 km/h in 6.0 seconds, against 8.9 seconds for the Honda CR-V. It supports 22 kW AC and 450 kW DC charging; the CR-V is a petrol hybrid and does not require plug-in charging.