Honda has officially brought the 2023 CR-V to the ASEAN region at the 44th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS).
The next-gen Honda CR-V arrives in Thailand [Photo: BIMS]
While the design remains fairly familiar, the all-new Honda CR-V comes with significant technological and mechanical updates that should shake up the compact crossover segment. With the arrival of the new CR-V in our neighboring country, let’s see what this vehicle can offer.
Exterior
Let’s start with the exterior, which received a more contemporary appearance. This appears to be the design direction of the Japanese automaker as shown by the next-gen iterations of the Civic and HR-V. Honda Thailand is offering the vehicle with LED headlights, taillights, daytime running lights (DRLs), and front fog lamps as standard.
The crossover gets a more contemporary design [Photo: BIMS]
What’s not standard is the addition of a panoramic sunroof, which is made available on four out of five variants of the Thai-spec CR-V. Also, only the top-of-the-line e:HEV RS 4WD gets a set of 19-inch alloy wheels, while the rest of the range (E, ES 4WD, EL 4WD, e:HEV ES) uses 18-inch alloys.
The six exterior colors made available are Ignite Red Metallic, Canyon River Blue Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Meteoroid Gray Metallic, and Crystal Black Pearl.
Interior
Moving into the interior, the cabin hosts a layout similar to the 11th-generation Honda Civic. The entry-level CR-V E comes with silver and piano black trims, while the mid-spec ES 4WD, EL 4WD, e:HEV ES get those in wood and piano black finish. As for the flagship model, brush aluminum and piano black trims are the go-to. Only the EL 4WD is fitted with seven seats as the rest are equipped with a 5-seater configuration.
The standard interior color is black
Among the standard interior amenities include an eight-way driver power seat with four-way lumbar support with a memory function, a four-way front passenger power seat, and a wireless charger. The use of leather for the seats and steering wheel is also standard but the top-spec model is added with red stitching.
Tech & Safety
The Thai-spec Honda CR-V is installed with a nine-inch infotainment screen as standard, supporting wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Honda Connect is available on the ES 4WD, EL 4WD, e:HEV ES, and e:HEV RS 4WD. Moreover, the infotainment is connected to eight speakers except for the top-spec variant that uses a 12-speaker Bose sound system.
A panoramic sunroof is made available
In terms of safety, the car brand’s advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) called Honda Sensing is standard across the range. It comes with the following functions:
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow (ACC with LSF)
- Auto High Beam (AHB)
- Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
- Lead Car Departure Notification System (LCDN)
- Road Departure Mitigation System with Lane Departure Warning (RDM with LDW)
Meanwhile, only the top-of-the-line CR-V e:HEV RS 4WD benefits from Adaptive Driving Beam (ABD).
Engine & Powertrain
As mentioned in our previous report, the diesel option has been discontinued. The Honda CR-V E, ES, and EL are powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 gasoline engine capable of generating 187 horsepower and 240 Nm of torque. It is connected to a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
A hybrid engine powers the crossover [Photo: BIMS]
The Honda CR-V e:HEV ES and e:HEV RS 4WD come with a larger 2.0-liter inline-4 engine that delivers 146 hp and 183 Nm of torque. It is then paired with electric motors that can produce 182 hp and 335 Nm of torque. With this setup, Honda Thailand states that the CR-V hybrid can produce a combined output of 204 hp. As for the transmission, the hybridized power unit is connected to an E-CVT (Electrical Continuously Variable Transmission). Variants with the 4WD moniker get the brand’s Real Time AWD system.
Price
For your reference, see the list of the Thai-spec Honda CR-V prices below:
- CR-V E – THB 1,419,000 (or around Php 2.262 million)
- CR-V ES 4WD – THB 1,599,000 (Php 2.549 million)
- CR-V EL 4WD – THB 1,649,000 (Php 2.629 million)
- CR-V e:HEV ES – THB 1,589,000 (Php 2.533 million)
- CR-V e:HEV RS 4WD – THB 1,729,000 (Php 2.757 million)
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Know more about Honda CR-V 2024
The 2025 Honda CR-V is a midsize crossover SUV. For the Philippine market, it has three variants: the V Turbo CVT, VX Turbo CVT, and the RS e:HEV (hybrid) e-CVT.
The latest version of this Honda model has two different engine options. For the top-spec hybrid trim, it uses a 2.0-liter gasoline four-banger paired with a dual motor and lithium-ion battery. The combustion component alone produces up to 145 horsepower and 183 Nm of torque. The electric-powered component meanwhile, can churn out 181 horsepower and 335 Nm of torque.
Aboard the V and VX trims meanwhile is a 1.5-liter inline-4 engine that can churn out 187 horsepower and 240 Nm of torque.
Only the VX gets all-wheel-drive, while the rest are front-wheel-drive. All trims then use a continuously variable transmission (CVT), but the one on the hybrid trim is an electronic CVT (e-CVT).
In terms of dimensions, the all-new CR-V is 4,691mm long, 1,866mm wide, and 1,681mm (1,691mm for VX) in height. Both the hybrid and the V’s wheelbase then spans 2,701mm (2,700mm for VX).
Locally, the Honda CR-V competes against the likes of the Mazda CX-9, Cherry Tiggo 8 Pro, Kia Sorento, Hyundai Santa Fe, Peugeot 5008, etc.
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Honda CR-V Launch
The Honda CR-V was introduced to the Philippine market in September 2023. It launched with three different variants: the top-spec RS e:HEV CVT, the mid-spec VX CVT AWD, and the entry-level V CVT FWD. At launch, their prices ranged from Php 2.100 million to Php 2.590 million.
Honda CR-V Exterior
The 2025 CR-V carries the sleekness and the sportiness of the modern Honda design. Present on its front end are a pair of sharp LED headlamps which are outlined by LED daytime running lamps, a black-colored hexagonal mesh grille, and an angular front lower bumper.
The sides then feature power-folding side mirrors, a straight window line, and black plastic claddings for the VX and V. Its rear likewise gets a power tailgate, and a distinctively shaped pair of LED taillights.
The RS hybrid trim stands out among the three as it gets plenty of additions mainly focused on style. This includes a black color for its side mirrors and antenna, body-color mudguards, and a set of 18-inch piano black alloy wheels.
Honda CR-V Interior
Inside, the top-spec RS e:HEV can seat up to five, whereas the V and VX can accommodate up to seven.
Present on all trims is a 10.2-inch digital gauge cluster, leather seats (w/ red stitching for the RS), a push-to-start button, USB A and C charging ports, an eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat (w/ power lumbar support for RS), auto-dimming rearview mirror, etc.
Only the RS and VX get rain-sensing wipers but exclusive only to the highest-spec trim are a sunroof, paddle shifters, and a drive mode selector with normal, eco, and sport. The rest do get an eco-drive mode.
For air-conditioning, the RS e:HEV gets a dual-zone automatic climate control system while the V and VX get a triple-zone automatic climate control system. All have physical buttons, as well.
Technology & Safety Features
Present on all CR-V trims is a 9-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also gets Bluetooth, USB connectivity, and audio streaming. Likewise available to all CR-V variants is a wireless charging pad.
Sound is fed to the CR-V’s cabin by a 12-piece Bose sound speaker (RS) or an eight-piece sound system (VX and V).
Present on all trims of the 2025 CR-V is the Honda Sensing driver-assistive suite. This includes features like adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow, collision mitigation braking, forward collision warning, lane keep assist, road departure mitigation, lane departure warning, automatic high beams, adaptive driving beams, lead car departure notification, and a driver attention monitor.
Those advanced safety features are then supported by seven airbags, anti-lock braking, stability control, hill-start assist, hill-descent control, a 360-degree view camera, tire pressure monitoring, ISOFIX child seat anchors, parking sensors (eight for RS, four for VX and V), a security alarm, an engine immobilizer, etc.
Platform & Chassis
The CR-V uses a MacPherson strut for the front and a multi-link suspension system for the rear. Braking is done via disc brakes for all four wheels and an electronic parking brake.
Engine & Drivetrain
There are two engine options for the 2025 CR-V. For the RS e:HEV, it gets a 2.0-liter gasoline engine paired with a dual-motor, lithium-ion battery setup. The gasoline mill alone produces up to 145 horsepower and 183 Nm of torque. The electric component then adds 181 horsepower and 335 Nm of torque to its output. Power is then sent to its front wheels via an e-CVT.
The VX and V, both utilize a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine that’s good for 187 horsepower and 240 Nm of torque. Both use CVT, but the V is front-wheel-drive, while the VX is all-wheel-drive.
There are five available color options for the 2025 CR-V. This includes Ignite Red Metallic, Meteoroid Gray Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic, Platinium White Pearl, and Canyon River Blue Metallic.
The Honda CR-V is more than a competent challenger to other similarly sized crossovers when it comes to making power, and on-board features. It is also on top of the totem pole when it comes to providing a comprehensive safety kit. All the more to its credit is the fact that the latter comes as standard to all three of its trims.
Honda CR-V 2025 Price List
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Honda CR-V V Turbo CVT | ₱2,100,000 |
| Honda CR-V V Turbo CVT (Platinum White Pearl) | ₱2,120,000 |
| Honda CR-V VX Turbo CVT | ₱2,280,000 |
| Honda CR-V VX Turbo CVT (Platinum White Pearl) | ₱2,300,000 |
| Honda CR-V RS e:HEV E-CVT | ₱2,590,000 |
| Honda CR-V RS e:HEV E-CVT (Platinum White Pearl) | ₱2,610,000 |
Honda CR-V Pros & Cons
Pros
- Stylish looks
- Comprehensive safety kit
- Generous output figures
- Plenty of onboard features
Cons
- Reduced cargo space on certain trims
Honda CR-V FAQs
1. What kind of car is the Honda CR-V 2025?
Sized and designed like a Volkswagen Tiguan, the 2025 Honda CR-V is a five-seat small crossover.
2. How many color options are there for the Honda CR-V to choose from?
The Honda CR-V is available in 4 colors including Ignite Red Metallic, Modern Steel Metallic, Platinum Pearl White, Cosmic Blue Metallic.
3. Is there a diesel Honda CR-V in the Philippines?
Honda Philippines offers the Honda CR-V in two variants – the five-seater gasoline and the seven-seater diesel.
4. Is the Honda CR-V 2025 Philippines a good car?
Yes, the CR-V is one of the country's most popular cars in the compact crossover segment. The Philippines saw the beginning of the Honda CR-V in the late 1990s and after two decades, it still remained one of the most prominent nameplates in its class.
5. How much is the Honda CR-V 2025 Philippines?
Honda CR-V 2025 price Philippines ranges from Php 2,100,000 to Php 2,610,000.
₱ 2,100,000 - ₱ 2,590,000
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