2024 Honda CR-V worth and specs

Honda Australia has released specifications for the new-generation 2024 CR-V line-up, following last week’s pricing announcement.

As previously reported, there will be four distinct trim levels with several variations – i.e. some offer seven seats or all-wheel drive – with the new range including an Australia-first e:HEV hybrid flagship.

Pricing starts at $44,500 drive-away for the entry-level VTi X and tops out at $59,900 drive-away for the top-spec e:HEV RS. Turbocharged VTi models offer the choice of seven seats in X and L trims, while five-seat L and LX versions offer AWD as well.

Honda has confirmed the sixth-generation CR-V will go on sale from September 1, with pre-order deposits being taken now.

Pricing

• 2024 Honda CR-V VTi X: $44,500
• 2024 Honda CR-V VTi X7: $46,800
• 2024 Honda CR-V VTi L: $48,800
• 2024 Honda CR-V VTi L AWD: $51,300
• 2024 Honda CR-V VTi L7: $53,000
• 2024 Honda CR-V VTi LX AWD: $57,000
• 2024 Honda CR-V e:HEV RS: $59,900

All prices are drive-away

Engines

CR-V VTi models use a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine shared with the smaller ZR-V and Civic.

In the CR-V, the four-cylinder turbocharged engine generates 140kW and 240Nm – rev ranges are currently not available.

Drive is sent to the front wheels as standard via a continuously-variable transmission (CVT), with on-demand all-wheel drive (AWD) available as a cost option for the VTi L and as standard for the high-grade VTi LX.

The single-spec e:HEV RS features a 2.0-litre petrol-electric hybrid system comprising of a four-cylinder naturally-aspirated petrol engine teamed with two electric motors.

System outputs are rated at 135kW and 335Nm – 20Nm more than the Civic e:HEV and ZR-V e:HEV.

Efficiency

• CR-V VTi X: 7.1L/100km
• CR-V VTi X7: 7.3L/100km
• CR-V VTi L: 7.1L/100km
• CR-V VTi L AWD: 7.4L/100km
• CR-V VTi L7: 7.3L/100km
• CR-V VTi LX AWD: 7.7L/100km
• CR-V e:HEV RS: 5.5L/100km

Dimensions

The new CR-V is 4694mm long, 1864mm wide, 1692mm tall, and rides on a 2700mm wheelbase, meaning it’s 69mm longer, 10mm wider, 2mm taller, and has a 41mm longer wheelbase than the outgoing model.

That puts it at the larger end of the mid-sized SUV segment among models like the Mitsubishi Outlander and Nissan X-Trail, which also offer an available third row of seating, while the recently introduced ZR-V is at the smaller end with other two-row models like the Mazda CX-5.

By comparison, the ZR-V measures 4567mm long, 1839mm wide and 1621mm tall, on a 2654mm wheelbase.

Servicing and Warranty

Honda Australia covers its range with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

There’s also premium roadside assist for the same period, as well as five years of capped-price servicing.

Honda is currently capping scheduled maintenance at $199 per visit for the first five scheduled services for new models.

Safety

The new Honda CR-V is yet to be tested by ANCAP and Euro NCAP.

Standard safety features include:

• 11 airbags
• Honda Sensing
  • Forward collision warning
  • Collision mitigation braking system (AEB)
  • Lane departure warning
  • Lane keep assist
  • Road Departure Mitigation System
  • Adaptive cruise control
    • Low Speed Follow
    • Traffic Jam Assist
  • Low Speed Braking Control
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • Auto high-beam
• Parking sensors front, rear

CR-V VTi X7 + VTi L add:

• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alert

CR-V e:HEV RS adds:

• LED active cornering lights
• Adaptive Driving Beam (headlights)

It’s worth noting Honda Australia has opted to bring in proper blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, unlike the Thai-market model which retains the brand’s old camera-based LaneWatch system which only covers the front passenger’s side.

Standard Equipment

CR-V VTi X highlights:

• LED headlights
• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Full-size alloy spare wheel
• Hands-free power tailgate
• 90-degree rear doors
• Premium Fabric seat upholstery
• 8-way power driver seat
• Dual-zone climate control
• Conversation Mirror
• 7.0-inch driver display
• 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Honda Connect
• Wireless Apple CarPlay
• Wired Android Auto
• 8-speaker audio system
• Wireless phone charger

CR-V VTi X7 adds:

• 7 seats
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Space saver spare wheel
• Tri-zone climate control

CR-V VTi L adds (over VTi X):

• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Privacy glass
• Roof rails
• Satellite navigation
• Smart Key Card
• Leather-appointed seats, black
• Heated front seats
• Driver memory function (2 positions)
• 4-way power passenger seat
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Leather-wrapped shifter
• Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
• i-Dual-zone climate control
• Rain-sensing wipers

CR-V VTi L7 adds (over VTi X7):

• Panoramic sunroof
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Privacy glass
• Satellite navigation
• Smart Key Card
• i-Dual + tri-zone climate control
• Leather-appointed seats, black
• Heated front seats
• Driver memory function (2 positions)
• 4-way power passenger seat
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Leather-wrapped shifter
• Rain-sensing wipers

CR-V VTi LX adds (over VTi L):

• 19-inch alloy wheels
• Exhaust pipe finisher
• Sport front, rear bumpers
• Auto reverse tilt side mirror
• Panoramic sunroof
• Ambient lighting
• 10.2-inch driver display
• 12-speaker Bose premium audio

CR-V e:HEV RS adds:

• 19-inch dark alloy wheels
• Tyre repair kit
• LED active cornering lights
• Adaptive Driving Beam (headlights)
• Black exterior accents
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Side mirrors
  • Pillars
  • Tailgate spoiler
• Body colour wheel arches
• Red contrast stitching
  • Seats
  • Steering wheel
  • Shifter
• Black headliner

Colours

• Platinum White
• Lunar Silver
• Meteoroid Grey
• Crystal Black
• Ignite Red
• Canyon River Blue

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