Honda CR-V News in Malaysia

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Arvind

Dec 5, 2023

As we close in on the upcoming launch of the 2023 Honda CR-V - expected later this month - there is a lot of speculation surrounding the price increases of the new locally-assembled (CKD) 6th-generation model. With order books officially open, estimates by dealers that have been shared on social media peg the price of the 2023 CR-V 1.5-litre VTEC Turbo variants between RM 160k and RM 185k. There are no estimates yet of the range-topping CR-V 2.0-litre e:HEV RS hybrid variant which is expected to

Arvind

Dec 4, 2023

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that the upcoming 6th-generation 2023 Honda CR-V is very close to being launched. The quintessential Japanese C-Segment SUV now takes on bolder styling, and for the first time will offer a powerful (and stylish) hybrid e:HEV RS variant to jazz up proceedings. Also read: All-new 2023 Honda CR-V: Dec launch, now with 2.0L hybrid, bookings open in Malaysia The Honda CR-V also becomes the defacto flagship of the Honda Malaysia range, with the unfor

Arvind

Nov 23, 2023

Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) launched the all-new sixth-generation 2023 Honda CR-V in the country in September and since then 400 units have been delivered to customers. Two engine choices are offered in the archipelago which consists of 2 turbocharged petrol variants (V, VX AWD) and a sole hybrid variant (RS e:HEV). Breaking down those 400 units to specifics, Top Gear Philippines asked HCPI how many bought the most powerful (and most expensive) variant. According to representatives, most Filip

CY Foong

Nov 21, 2023

One of the most highly anticipated cars launching in Malaysia this year, the all-new 2023 Honda CR-V will be making its entry in December. Not only did Honda Malaysia announce the opening of pre-orders nationwide but it has also released a teaser video. The most obvious highlight in the video is the hybrid powertrain which is hinted at by the glowing blue Honda badge. For the first time ever in Malaysia, the popular C-segment SUV will be offered with a hybrid unit – a 2.0-litre 2-motor i-MMD pet

CY Foong

Nov 16, 2023

Honda Malaysia has announced that pre-orders for the all-new 2023 Honda CR-V have been opened. Locally assembled (CKD) at Honda's plant in Melaka, the sixth generation of Honda's best-selling SUV is planned to be launched in December. The all-new 6th-gen CR-V made its world debut in July 2022 in Canada though it would take another 9 months before it made its Southeast Asian debut at the 2023 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) in March. The all-new CR-V would eventually be launched in Indone

CY Foong

Nov 15, 2023

While Malaysians await the arrival of the all-new Honda CR-V, the sixth generation has been on sale for nearly 3 months in Indonesia. According to Indonesian automotive site, Autonet Magz, 2,261 units of the CR-V have been sold in the archipelago thus far. At the CR-V’s Indonesian media drive, PT Honda Prospect Motor (HPM) revealed that the most popular variant is the 2.0L RS e:HEV hybrid with 1,617 units or 72% of the total units. The remaining 644 units or 28% of sales are for the petrol-power

CY Foong

Oct 24, 2023

Despite the price hike for the all-new 2024 Honda CR-V in Thailand, the sixth-generation SUV has remained the most popular choice in its segment since its launch. From April onwards, the all-new CR-V kicked the Haval H6 off the top spot and has not moved since. However, September’s sales data compiled by Autolife Thailand showed that not only has the Honda CR-V continued to be Thailand’s best-selling C-segment SUV of the month, but it also absolutely decimated the competition. 2,899 units of the

CY Foong

Oct 17, 2023

The all-new sixth generation 2023 Honda CR-V was launched in Indonesia earlier in August. Two variants are offered – the 7-seater 1.5-litre VTEC Turbo and the 5-seater 2.0-litre e:HEV RS full-hybrid. The starting price has also gone up by quite a fair bit. With a starting price of IDR 739.9 million (~RM 224k) for the entry VTEC Turbo variant, like for like, the new generation model is now 11 percent more expensive than before. However, with the previous generation CR-V’s 2.0-litre i-VTEC natural

Hans

Oct 4, 2023

This may very well be the world's first look at the upcoming hydrogen fuel-cell (FCEV) powered 2024 Honda CR-V, with its inaugural sighting taking place in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. Though its official name hasn't quite been confirmed just yet, these spyshots by X user TW MC shows the car with more than a passing likeness with the CR-V: the rear-end is practically the same (save for the clear taillamps), and the front is similar, barring the different bumper. All signs – including the Hydroge

Sanjay

Sep 27, 2023