Honda CR-V vs Subaru XV Comparison

All-new sixth-generation 2023 Honda CR-V debuts Revised 1.5-litre turbo with 193 PS and 2.0-litre petrol-electric hybrid with 204 PS 10 airbags as standard, including passenger knee airbags and 2 rear side airbagsHonda has just unveiled the all-new 2023 Honda CR-V, which will begin to replace the fifth-generation model in North America starting later this year. At launch, Honda will be offering the 2023 CR-V with an updated turbocharged 1.5-litre that does 193 PS and 243 Nm. Thanks to a new high

Globally, Honda is seen as the closest rival to Toyota but in its home market in Japan, Honda is actually closer to Daihatsu and Suzuki than Toyota. This is because more than 50 percent of Honda’s sales in Japan come from kei minicars, the sort of cars Daihatsu and Suzuki sell most.The Honda N-Box has been Japan’s No.1 selling car for 7 consecutive years, since 2015. It contributes over 30 percent of and all signs point to 2022 being another dominant year for the N-Box.Combined with

Like clockwork, almost every car manufacturer in Malaysia have released their updated price list, now with the sales and service tax (SST) added back in.The following table shows the updated prices of Honda models with the inclusion of SST. Honda prices with SST Model Prices w/o SST (RM) Prices with SST (RM) City 1.5 S 74,191 77,600 1.5 E 81,664 85,600 1.5 V 86,561 90,600 1.5 V Sensing 90,212 94,600 1.5 RS 105,950 108,800

Soon, 1 in every 3 new cars sold in Malaysia will be an SUV Sedans dropped from 78 to 64 percent MPVs dropped from 16 to 7 percentBy the end of 2022, it is projected that one in every 3 new cars sold in Malaysia will be an SUV. As for June 2021, the market share of SUVs now stand at 29 percent, according to data by the Malaysia Automotive Association.The figure is compared against passenger carrying vehicles, excluding commercial vehicles like pick-up trucks, prime movers, buses, or panel vans.A

The Proton X70 has been a runaway success for the Proton and now the 2022 update sees the best-selling SUV in the country getting a smaller 1.5-litre turbocharged 3-pot engine shared with the X50. Granted, for those who think small doesn’t mean better, there’s still the turbocharged 1.8-litre 4-cylinder for the highest variant.Note the different engine coversEven with one cylinder removed and being smaller in displacement, Proton claims that the X70’s new engine (177 PS/255 Nm)

With the unveiling of the 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback e:HEV, Honda’s commitment to offer only electrified models in its line-up for Europe has only just started. Following that, the big H announced that at least 3 new electrified models will be introduced across the continent in 2023.The new models that were announced include an all-electric B-segment SUV, a C-segment full hybrid (HEV) SUV, and the all-new CR-V which will be available as both HEV and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) for the first time

XV spyshot credit: ochamu23The Subaru XV might be a surprisingly decent choice of crossover in Malaysia despite the brand being a bit left field but it is due for a replacement. Though the facelift was just introduced in late 2021, the second generation has been around globally since 2017.Current Subaru Impreza shownThe XV or Crosstrek as it is called in the United States is based on the Subaru Impreza hatchback that is also in need of a replacement which according to Japanese media, could be la

To an extent, the default choices in Malaysias price-sensitive compact SUV market are pretty predictable: youll usually hear of the Honda HR-V, Proton X50, and the Toyota Corolla Cross. We applaud those who mention the 2022 Subaru XV EyeSight, because this relatively left-field choice is one not to be missed if youre in the market for a new SUV.Squeezing in late last year, the facelifted model (still locally-assembled, CKD Segambut) receives a fair few goodies, most notable of which is standard

Within a span of just three months, parts in Klang Valley had been struck by severe flood incidents and it’s obvious where this is going – the argument for a SUV/crossover has just gotten a little stronger. So, our order of the day here is the 2022 Subaru XV facelift with EyeSight.Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying you should buy SUVs/crossovers to go swimming in floods. What I am saying is that they stand a better fighting chance of escaping such scenarios, and the S

Ask Americans which carmaker they trust the most, and itll be Subaru, as the brand is once again named the Most Trusted Brand for the eighth consecutive year in the 2022 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards.USA-spec Subaru ForesterThe Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards are based on consumer sentiments, rated on factors such as comfort, quality, safety, and performance.The CrosstrekHelping Subaru achieve its reputation are high average scores of the Subaru Forester, Subaru Outback, and Subaru Cro

Among the more domesticated side of vehicles, Subaru possess that mythical “go anywhere” aura about them courtesy of their Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. That said, they’re still very much susceptible to flooding such as the recent unfortunate disaster and with that in mind, TC Subaru will be providing assistance to owners affected by the floods.The exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in Malaysia is reaching out to owners affected by the disaster to assist them with a 25 per

XV is now more competitive Better safety, more talents to do different things But are you willing to pay a premium?'Change is the only constant', and though Heraclitus meant for this to be a medicine for the mind, turns out it applies to cars as well. In this case, its about how the 2022 Subaru XV facelift seeks to change Malaysians minds from the SUV of the moment, the Toyota Corolla Cross.And in this round of changes for the locally-assembled XV – which crucially adds on ADAS among new c