New Honda CR-V confirmed for Australia
The Japanese brand has released pricing and line-up details for its new family focused wagon, which will take on the hugely popular Toyota RAV4.
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Honda’s new model revolution is almost complete.
The Japanese brand has revealed the new CR-V mid-size SUV, which is due to arrive later this year.
Honda has refreshed its entire range in the past few years and the updated CR-V will join the new ZR-V, HR-V, Civic and Accord in its local line-up.
The new model comes with a big price rise, though.
Prices start at $44,500 drive-away, a jump of $5600 compared to the previous mode, and rise to $59,900.
The new CR-V will be available in a number of variants including five- and seven-seaters, front- or all-wheel drive and petrol or hybrid power.
It’ll be available in four grades with hybrid power reserved for the top-tier RS variant.
The CR-V uses the same 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine and 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol and dual electric motor set-up as the new Civic small car and ZR-V compact SUV.
Honda hasn’t revealed power or fuel use figures for the CR-V but in the smaller vehicles the turbo makes 131kW/240Nm while the hybrid has 135kW/315Nm. Fuel use is rated at 7.2L/100km for the turbo petrol and 5.0L/100km for the hybrid in the ZR-V SUV.
Honda Australia boss, Carolyn McMahon, says hybrid power has becoming increasingly popular across its range and the addition of the CR-V hybrid will strengthen its line-up.
“Honda Australia is extremely excited to be launching the all-new CR-V to the Australian market, as this nameplate has been a consumer favourite since its introduction to the Australian Market 26 years ago” says Ms McMahon.
“This next generation CR-V has evolved with family needs and offers everything our customers love about the outgoing model and more, including increased cabin space, 5 and 7 seating options, 2WD and AWD drive systems and appealing driveability across the range”.
Honda will reveal prices and full local specification closer to the car’s launch date on September 1.
Originally published as New Honda CR-V confirmed for Australia
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