Honda CRV -facelift with 1.5 turbo

[Wt_know]

kimchi Sorento FTW

rented the car for a week in Korea this year Mar

get the diesel model with 440Nm ... sup sup sui to move 7 people ....

Edited August 27, 2017 by Wt_know

[merc280v6]

For $160k for the 7-seater, go n buy the Sorento better lah. Proper 7-seat w rear a/c. Proper powerful engine n not some weedy 1.5 earth dreams nonsense. Proper full spec world-class car made in Korea not asean-spec made in tomyum kung.

Korean-made cars

[Soya]

kimchi Sorento FTW

rented the car for a week in Korea this year Mar

get the diesel model with 440Nm ... sup sup sui to move 7 people ....

Precisely. Dunno why ppl here kpkb abt CRV this n that. If one has a 160k budget n needs a 7-seater that vrooms, Sorento is it. For those who think a tomyum Honda badge more high class....I realli dunno what to say

[Akula]

Precisely. Dunno why ppl here kpkb abt CRV this n that. If one has a 160k budget n needs a 7-seater that vrooms, Sorento is it. For those who think a tomyum Honda badge more high class....I realli dunno what to say

Will still have a decent amount of change leftover for accessories or family holiday.

[Andyngps]

SUV MPVS n mid MPVs 3rd row is more for short rides n smaller built, shorter people. Have to manage your expectations as it's normally more of a 5+2. If u need full time 7 seats n go for longer rides like to Malaysia etc, u will need a full size MPV, my 2 cents.

Concurred...anyway for that price 216 or 218 or Sorento as mentioned would be worth considering with some change left. Edited August 27, 2017 by Andyngps

[Ct3833]

Looks like Honda didn't learn from the Vezel debacle..

I await the inevitable price adjustments..

Vezel selling better than hot cake in SGP. did you mean to say KM did not learn from the HR-V debacle? 

[Fcw75]

Trying their luck, see who are the suckers who will buy the 5 seater from them.

[DACH]

Vezel selling better than hot cake in SGP. did you mean to say KM did not learn from the HR-V debacle? 

 

Depends.

[Ct3833]

Trying their luck, see who are the suckers who will buy the 5 seater from them.

die hard Honda SUV supporter will buy; but not many though. 

[Jiex]

Trying their luck, see who are the suckers who will buy the 5 seater from them.

 

i'm sure plenty out there

[therock]

If you read ST's review today, you would think the crv is the next super SUV

[therock]

http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/survival-of-the-fittest

 

I guess Christopher was really trying hard to upsell this car..

 

 

arwin's theory of natural selection charts evolutionary changes over several generations. The automotive world is a little faster than the animal world in this respect.

When something is no longer competitive, it is replaced, and rather quickly. So is the case of the MPV, a people mover once as common as sparrows. But before you can spell multi-purpose vehicle, the species is nearly as dead as the dodo.

In its place is the superior SUV. Many have evolved by sprouting two extra seats to compete in the same territory as the MPV.

The new Honda CR-V is the latest SUV to offer this proposition. Unlike its 2.4-litre five-seat predecessor, the latest car is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo engine which churns out significantly more torque.

It is also slightly bigger all round, but remains compact enough not to be daunting in tight carpark ramps.

Space in the third row is surprisingly adequate for small-built adults. Seats are easily manoeuvrable and pose no danger to manicured nails or fragile ligaments.

 

 

With the third row in place, stowage capacity is modest. But you can flip the seats flat in a jiffy to free up a sizeable cargo area. Long pull straps are in place to help you get those seats up again. These come with Velcro fasteners to ensure they do not flap about noisily when the car is in motion.

Other thoughtful features include a panoramic glass roof which brightens up the third row; electrically adjustable driver's seat (manual for the five-seater version); motorised tailgate; keyless access with walkaway self-lock; electronic parking brake with auto hold; cruise control; hill start assist; and front and rear parking sensors.

In the evolutionary process, the CR-V has shed its urge to go off- road and relies only on its front paws for traction.

At 1.64 tonnes, the seven-seater is 113kg heavier than its five-seat twin (additional heft from extra seats, panoramic roof, third-row air-con and roof rails).

Yet, it acquits itself rather well on the go. Its 1.5-litre turbo heart is punchier than the previous 2.4-litre naturally aspirated unit. So, despite its heft, it outsprints its five-seat predecessor.

Top speed is also higher at 200kmh, up from 190kmh.

Fuel economy has improved 13 per cent to 7.3 litres/100km, thanks to the car's downsized engine as well as its CVT gearbox, which is clearly more efficient - if more whiney - than the previous five-speed autobox.

The car is not particularly sharp or poised when hurried. But neither is it sloppy or shoddy. It certainly feels more confident and engaging than a full-size MPV.

The best part about its drivetrain is probably its brakes. Electrically assisted for the first time, they are very sensitive yet easily modulated.

But most potential buyers are likely to be drawn to its styling. The CR-V is much better-looking than before, having lost its jutting jaw line. From the rear, it looks more sophisticated. And overall, it is less stiff and chunky.

Build quality is decent, although for something above $160,000, you might expect a bit more.

At this price, you can pick quite a few seven-seaters, including the VW Touran and BMW 216 Active Tourer.

Then again, you wouldn't be driving an SUV if you did, would you?

INTERIOR SPACE A SELLING POINT

What is so special about the new Honda CR-V? The Straits Times corners CR-V chief engineer Koji Hirano for a quick Q&A.

Besides the technical specs, what differentiates this model from the previous one?

Engine, seven-seat option, safety features such as LaneWatch, Driver Attention Monitor - all these differentiate it from the previous generation.

Also, its space-efficient design offers various seating configuration options and a new soft-touch instrument panel makes it more refined.

With so many SUVs/crossovers available today, what is the CR-V's unique selling point?

Honda strives to minimise the size of the car's mechanical components so that occupants can have a large and comfortable interior space.

Even from the very first generation, the CR-V allows passengers to get on and off the vehicle easily, especially for the all-new CR-V, which is based on the "Man Maximum Machine Minimum" design concept.

When will we see new powertrains in the model? Will a hybrid version be available in Singapore?

We have already introduced new powertrains in other markets, such as hybrid for the Chinese market and 1.6-litre turbodiesel for Thailand and the Philippines. Unfortunately, as of now, we do not have any official information about whether a hybrid will be available for Singapore.

Why should someone buy this rather than something like the Toyota Harrier?

For someone who requires a seven-seater sport utility vehicle to meet his or her needs and lifestyle, the CR-V offers luxury and comfort. ---- about the only reason 

 

 

[Ben5266]

If you read ST's review today, you would think the crv is the next super SUV ð ha ha ..

I personally like CRV more than Harrier.

The inside is nicer.

Smaller engine is a plus.

If KM cut the price by $10k, it will sell as good as Harrier if not better.

[Tohto]

die hard Honda SUV supporter will buy; but not many though.

Those who still think korean car are crap will also buy..

[Spring]

I personally like CRV more than Harrier.

The inside is nicer.

Smaller engine is a plus.

If KM cut the price by $10k, it will sell as good as Harrier if not better.

True but as I mentioned in other thread before, the trouble with Kah is that their cars OMV is very high, multiplied by the taxes, it makes for a high selling price. How can a Jazz OMV be more tha $20k when other Jap 1.6l saloons have OMV $15-$16k n some like Impreza going for $13k+

[fungyee77]

True but as I mentioned in other thread before, the trouble with Kah is that their cars OMV is very high, multiplied by the taxes, it makes for a high selling price. How can a Jazz OMV be more tha $20k when other Jap 1.6l saloons have OMV $15-$16k n some like Impreza going for $13k+

Yes, that's a good point.

 

Suspect OMV takes into account profit margin of the factory as well. The huge difference in OMV between Jazz and Impreza cannot be just due to spec reduction by MI.

 

Perhaps the explanation for the disparity could be as simple as Honda taking higher margin in Singapore than in higher volume countries like Australia.

 

Would be good if some industry insider could chip in here to educate the rest of us...

[Aloe111]

http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/survival-of-the-fittest

 

I guess Christopher was really trying hard to upsell this car..

3rd row seat not flushed with boot floor when folded is not a good design.

 

Not sure if 7 seater has a cargo cover.

True but as I mentioned in other thread before, the trouble with Kah is that their cars OMV is very high, multiplied by the taxes, it makes for a high selling price. How can a Jazz OMV be more tha $20k when other Jap 1.6l saloons have OMV $15-$16k n some like Impreza going for $13k+

Moreover I think CRV is built in Thailand for Asean markets. And you would expect this should translate to lower cost and price for competitiveness. Otherwise it could imply Honda Thailand is not as cost efficient as one expects.

[explorerX]

 

 

Build quality is decent, although for something above $160,000, you might expect a bit more.

 

"Decent" as in Asian made standard. 

MIJ Hondas have very good fit & finish.