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Review of Honda CRV 2017

AthmasThum
Jul 15, 2017
3 min read

Four variants are offered in Malaysia

>CR-V 1.5L Turbo Premium (2WD) : RM 167,700 (The only model with Honda Sensing and power boot)

>CR-V 1.5L Turbo (4WD) : RM 161,600 (Torque distribution monitor, extra 10mm of ground clearance)

>CR-V 1.5L Turbo (2WD) : RM 155,700

>CR-V 2.0L i-VTEC (2WD) : RM 142,400

For many years, Honda CR-V has been the most successful and best selling SUV in Malaysia. But in 2016, it was defeated by Nissan X-trail that offers an intelligent 4x4 system paired with 2.5 liter engine and 7 seater configuration. However, Honda has finally launched an all new CR-V which I think is going to make a comeback as the top-selling SUV this year.

Exterior

Standard across all variants

>Full LED auto headlight

>LED daytime running light

>LED fog lamps

>LED back lamp

>LED strip indicator light CR-V 1.5 Turbo Premium 2WD

Very distinctive front end look of Honda with their LED headlight as standard.

All 1.5 Turbo variant is equipped with dual exhaust system.

First ever CRV with rear LED lamp and LED indicator strip.

All 1.5 Turbo variant comes with 18 inches dual tone rim

Only the Premium top spec gets powered boot.

LED indicator light

If you have indicator light this pretty, please don't forget to use it!!!

Power boot

(only in 1.5 turbo Premium variant)

You can adjust how high you want it to go by pressing the "Hold to set height" button again before it went up to the height you're not able to reach.

It's powered boot can even be controlled from inside.

CR-V 2.0L i-VTEC 2WD

All looks the same except for it's front grill without the radar device and has single exhaust system.

2.0 i-VTEC variant comes with 17 inches dual tone rim.

Interior

Standard across all variants

>Three spokes leather wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifter

>Black leather upholstery seats

>Piano black dashboard trim line

>8 way driver powered seat with lumbar support and 4 way passenger powered seat

>Dual zone air conditioning and rear air vent

>8 speakers with 7 inches advance display audio system and multi angle rear view camera

(compatible with apple car play and hands free connectivity)

>2 front, 2 rear USB charging port

>One operation rear folding seat, it folds flat and makes loading stuff easier

>Dual front, side and side curtain airbags

Artificial wood trim on all 1.5 Turbo varient, it really looks like real wood.

Silver Plastic trim on 2.0 i-VTEC variant, it looks like aluminum.

Wooden trim on door panel and center console for all 1.5 turbo variant.

Seat design looks european and holds you in a fixed position with it's new slim shoulder support.

Silver plastic trim on door panel and center console on the 2.0 i-VTEC variant.

Everything is same across all variants including it's leather seats and leather wrapped steering wheel.

The one motion dive down seats

The seats can be quickly lowered down by a single operation to provide a large, flat cargo deck to improve cargo carrying versatility.

Honda Sensing System

The top spec 2017 Honda CR-V 1.5 Turbo Premium is equipped with the new Honda Sensing System which provide you 7 active safety system including

1. Forward collision warning

2. Collision Mitigation Braking System

3. Adaptive Cruise Control

4. Low Speed Follow

(very useful if you're driving in KL or driving on a highway during festive seasons)

5. Lane Keep Assist system

6. Lane Departure Warning

7. Road Departure Mitigation

Among all SUVs of this class offered in Malaysia, the Honda CR-V is leading the way in terms of technology, clearly a step ahead of its competitors. It needs to offer this level of technology to compete with the Hyundai, Kia and Mazda CX5 2017 that is going to be launched in Malaysia soon. Honda Sensing is Honda's most attractive aspect in this CR-V, even though some may say that these technology has been introduced by other car company like Mercedes and Jaguar way back in time. However, what makes this CR-V so special is Honda has successfully introduced this technology in a car within this price range. This means more people can experience technology such as lane keep assist, auto collision braking system and adaptive cruise control with low speed follow that usually comes only in cars like the Mercedes S-class and Volvo.

Engine performance

CR-V 1.5L Turbo

>1,498 cc Electronic fuel injection

>190HP / 193PS

>Engine Type: (DOHC) In-Line 4-Cylinder with Single Scroll Turbo

>Max torque: 243 Nm from 2000 to 5000 rpm

>0-100 km/h in 8.8 seconds and 200km/h top speed

>Transmission: CVT