Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) previews the next generation 2024 CR-V before its official debut on September 13, 2023.
The 2024 Honda CR-V
The full model change is getting three different variants for the local market. There’s the CR-V V Turbo 1.5 priced at Php 2,150,000, the CR-V VX Turbo 1.5 at Php 2,300,000, and the top-spec RS e:HEV 2.0 at Php 2,600,000. The all-new crossover is now open for reservation at any of the 37 HCPI dealerships until September 30, 2023, with waived fees.
Being a preliminary showing of the 2024 CR-V, the brand didn’t fully reveal its specs yet. As hinted by the variant's names though, it will get two different engines: a 1.5-liter turbo and a 2.0-liter hybrid. The 1.5-liter version was confirmed to be a gasoline engine as well. Remember that Honda dropped the diesel option for the CR-V when it first debuted in Thailand back in March and it could be the same for the local market as well.
The non-hybrid trims are getting continuously variable transmissions (CVT), while the hybrid will come with an electronic continuously variable transmission (E-CVT). At least the 1.5-liter version will then use all-wheel-drive.
The upcoming next-gen CR-V will also go heavy on technology. For better ease of use, the brand says that it will be the first in its lineup to get Honda Connect. This is a smartphone integration app that will allow owners to control some elements of their vehicles through their smartphones.
CR-V RS e:HEV from the rear (Thailand version shown)
Likewise making an appearance on the next-gen midsize crossover is the latest version of the Honda Sensing driver-assistive safety suite. This enhances safety, and it can detect motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, and other road users via its front camera and radar.
Last but not least, the all-new CR-V is getting a revamped look. In a nutshell, the three-row model now looks closer to the smaller HR-V thanks to its straight character and window lines, its cleaner-looking mesh grille, and its sharped LED headlamps.
It also lost the bulgy details of the old CR-V, particularly on the lower front bumper and the grille. Interestingly, the top-spec RS e:HEV doesn’t appear to have black plastic body claddings on its fender flares and side skirts.
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