The 2023 Honda CR-V has finally been launched in Malaysia. With prices ranging between RM159,900 and RM181,900 (on-the-road, without insurance), the 5-seater SUV is offered in three variants, namely the 1.5 S, 1.5 E, and 1.5 V AWD for the moment. Prices for the e:HEV RS hybrid variant will be announced by early next year.
Outside, Honda has given its all-new CR-V a fresh new look, with features like LED headlights and LED rear lights being included as standard. The entry-level 1.5 S variant gets silver 17-inch alloys, while the 1.5 E and V AWD comes equipped with larger silver 18-inch alloys.
Powering the 2023 Honda CR-V 1.5 S, E, and V AWD variants is the brand’s familiar 1.5-litre four cylinder VTEC turbo engine, paired with a CVT gearbox. This allows the car to put out 193 hp (metric) and 243 Nm.
The e:HEV RS variant on the other hand will sport Honda’s i-MMD hybrid system, featuring a 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated (NA) engine. This results in a total of 184 hp and 335 Nm.
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Inside, the entry-level 2023 Honda CR-V 1.5 S comes standard with fabric seats, along with a 7-inch TFT semi-digital instrument display, and a 7-inch infotainment head unit. The higher-end 1.5 E and V AWD variants get extra kits such as leather seats and a larger 9-inch infotainment head unit.
The top-of-the-line e:HEV RS variant is equipped with features like a 10.25-inch full digital instrument display, a head-up display (HUD), and a 12-speaker Bose sound system.
Safety-wise, the 6th generation Honda CR-V comes with the Honda Sensing suite as standard. The brand’s Honda LaneWatch side camera system is only available with the 1.5 E variant onwards. For more information on the all-new Honda CR-V, be sure to check out our detailed launch coverage here.
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