Verdict
The Honda CR-V RM is RM34,275 cheaper at RM143,925 and retains all-wheel drive, but it is the slower and less comprehensively equipped choice. Its 153 hp 2.0-litre petrol engine needs 12.7 seconds to reach 100 km/h; the Honda CR-V RY does it in 8.9 seconds, using its 181 hp electric motor alongside a 1,993 cc Atkinson-cycle petrol engine. The RY is 146 mm longer with an 81 mm longer wheelbase, yet both retain a 589-litre boot and five seats. For a Malaysian buyer, the newer car’s safety aids and cabin kit explain much of the extra outlay.
Pick the Honda CR-V RM if a lower RM143,925 entry price and all-wheel drive matter more than driver assistance, acceleration and newer cabin technology.
Pick the Honda CR-V RY if you want 8.9-second 0-100 km/h pace, Honda Sensing and a roomier 2,701 mm-wheelbase cabin.
Key differences
- Price: Honda CR-V RM RM143,925; Honda CR-V RY RM178,200.
- Driveline: Honda CR-V RM all-wheel drive; Honda CR-V RY front-wheel drive.
- 0-100 km/h: Honda CR-V RM 12.7 seconds; Honda CR-V RY 8.9 seconds.
- Size: Honda CR-V RM 4,545 mm long with a 2,620 mm wheelbase; Honda CR-V RY 4,691 mm long with a 2,701 mm wheelbase.
- Wheels and tyres: Honda CR-V RM 17-inch alloys with 225/65R17 tyres; Honda CR-V RY 18-inch alloys with 235/60R18 tyres.
- Safety equipment: Honda CR-V RM has four airbags and no autonomous braking; Honda CR-V RY has eight airbags and Honda Sensing autonomous braking.
RM
- RM34,275 lower purchase price.
- All-wheel drive rather than front-wheel drive.
- 153 hp petrol engine, against the RY petrol engine's 146 hp.
- 12.7-second 0-100 km/h time is 3.8 seconds behind the RY.
- No Honda Sensing, blind-spot information system or adaptive cruise control.
- Shorter 2,620 mm wheelbase and less advanced audio, seating and boot hardware.
RY
- 8.9-second 0-100 km/h acceleration from the hybrid system's electric motor support.
- Honda Sensing, blind-spot information system and eight airbags.
- 2,701 mm wheelbase, power front seats and hands-free power boot.
- RM34,275 more expensive.
- Front-wheel drive, where the RM has all-wheel drive.
- 76 kg heavier at 1,616 kg.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM143,925✓ | RM178,200 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM437✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve SOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Atkinson Cycle Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | 1,993 cc |
| Horsepower | 153 hp✓ | 146 hp |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | 13.9 |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 181 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 335 Nm✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 5-Speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 5 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | Honda |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 12.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | —✓ | 7 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 183 km/h | 185 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,545 mm | 4,691 mm |
| Width | 1,820 mm | 1,866 mm |
| Height | 1,685 mm | 1,681 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 2,701 mm |
| Weight | 1,540 kg | 1,616 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | 57 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 589 litres | 589 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/65R17 | 235/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/65R17 | 235/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars — With 2 airbags and stability control | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side | Driver and Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtains, Front Knee Airbags |
| 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 for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Honda Sensing |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Driver's Memory, 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with one-touch operation | 60:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline and Sliding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 3 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers | 9.0" Advanced Display Audio Touchscreen with 8 Speakers, Wired Android Auto, Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button with Remote Start |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Power Boot with Hands-Free Function |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with Multi-angle |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | Free labour for 1,000 km, 10,000 km, 30,000 km, 50,000 km, 70,000 km and 90,000 km intervals | — |
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.
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RM vs RY FAQ
Is the Honda CR-V RM or Honda CR-V RY better?
The Honda CR-V RY is the better-equipped and quicker car, with an 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time, Honda Sensing and a longer 2,701 mm wheelbase. Choose the RM instead if all-wheel drive and the lower purchase price are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Honda CR-V RY costs RM34,275 more than the Honda CR-V RM. The gap brings hybrid hardware, a 181 hp electric motor, Honda Sensing, more airbags, larger wheels and substantially more convenience equipment.
Which Honda CR-V is quicker?
The Honda CR-V RY is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.9 seconds versus the Honda CR-V RM's 12.7 seconds. Its hybrid system includes a 181 hp, 335 Nm electric motor, while the RM uses a 153 hp 2.0-litre petrol engine.