The 2023 Honda CR-V will soon be launched in Australia and dealers have already released pricing for the sixth generation C-SUV.

As expected, prices have increased by quite a fair bit. Two engine options are offered – a 1.5-litre VTEC Turbo and a 2.0-litre two-motor e:HEV full-hybrid, available in both front- and all-wheel drive.

As before, the Australian market CR-V can be had in both 5- and 7-seat configurations.

The base VTi-X variant is now 6 percent more expensive, starting at AUD 44,500 (~RM 133k). However, the full suite of Honda Sensing advanced driving aids (ADAS) safety features are now available as standard. Previously, Sensing was only available on higher range all-wheel drive variants.

The biggest jump in price is the VTi-L all-wheel drive variant, which is now 11 percent more expensive, at AUD 51,300 (~RM 153k).

For the first time ever, a hybrid CR-V is now offered to Australia. It is priced from AUD 59,900 (~RM 179k).

Note that Australia also sells the Honda ZR-V, priced from AUD 40,200 (~RM 120k) to AUD 54,900 (~RM 164k). The ZR-V shares the same two-engine petrol / hybrid options as the CR-V, but is smaller, with a 5 seats-only cabin.

There’s quite a fair bit of overlap in prices between the ZR-V and CR-V.

Closer to home, Honda Malaysia is expected to launch the 2023 Honda CR-V before the year ends. Other regional right-hand drive markets that have already launched the sixth generation Honda CR-V are Thailand and Indonesia, all more expensive than before.

The outgoing fifth generation Honda CR-V is priced from RM 146,900 for the base 2.0-litre naturally aspirated i-VTEC-powered model. However, this variant is almost sold out. Only the 1.5-litre VTEC Turbo variants remain, priced from RM 165,800 to RM 171,400.

Honda Malaysia is currently offering an RM 8,000 promotion for the outgoing CR-V, excluding dealer-specific discounts.