HONDA has teased pictures of its “extra rugged and complicated” CR-V. The sixth-generation mannequin is anticipated to be unveiled within the latter phases of this yr.
The Japanese producer says the subsequent iteration of the medium SUV will supply extra versatility, in addition to “a extra superior hybrid system for a sportier driving expertise and better functionality” however has but to formally affirm powertrains or specs.
Based mostly on the Honda Structure (HA) modular platform that underpins the third-generation HR-V, upcoming ZR-V and Eleventh-generation Civic, the brand new CR-V is prone to characteristic the identical 2.0-litre Atkinson cycle petrol and dual-motor electrical hybrid driveline as its small-car sibling, however with the outputs of the most recent Accord e:HEV (158kW/315Nm).
Additionally it is anticipated that the sixth-generation CR-V will supply petrol energy within the type of a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder with 140kW and 240Nm (because the lately launched Civic hatchback does). Entrance- and all-wheel drive configurations are anticipated.
Talking to GoAuto this week, a Honda Australia spokesperson stated merely, “we can have a new-generation automobile becoming a member of the Honda line-up in Australia within the subsequent 12-18 months and can be capable to affirm additional particulars on the brand new mannequin – together with its identify – in the end”.
In line with paperwork leaked by China’s Ministry of Business and Info Expertise, the brand new CR-V will measure 4703mm in size (+65mm), 1866mm in width (+10mm), 1690mm in top (+10mm) and trip on a 2700mm wheelbase (+40mm).
With extra purposeful styling than earlier than, improved gas effectivity and a roomier, extra tech-laden inside, the upcoming mannequin is anticipated to keep up, and even enhance upon, its already robust presence throughout the Medium SUV (underneath $60k) section.
Regardless of its design age, the present CR-V ranks ninth in its sale section with 2478 unit gross sales behind the Toyota RAV4 (13,862), Mazda CX-5 (10,951), Mitsubishi Outlander (5730), Kia Sportage (5263), Subaru Forester (4019), Hyundai Tucson (2804) Nissan X-Path (2790), MG HS (2689). The highest 10 is rounded out by the GWM Haval with 1497 unit gross sales.
The present 2022 Honda CR-V vary is priced under.
Honda can also be set to launch a sub-CR-V crossover later this yr within the type of the lately introduced ZR-V. Slotting between the HR-V and CR-V, the ZR-V will seemingly characteristic powertrains acquainted to the lately launched third-generation HR-V small SUV.
The ZR-V will rival fashions such because the Nissan Qashqai, Mazda CX-3 and Skoda Karoq. What’s extra, Honda says its new “area of interest mannequin” was designed to fulfill “the mobility wants of Era-Z patrons”, therefore the letter “Z” within the mannequin’s nameplate.
GoAuto understands the five-seat SUV will comply with the Civic and HR-V in providing drive-away pricing and comparatively excessive trim grades, though how the ZR-V can be positioned towards section stalwarts stays to be seen.
2022 Honda CR-V pricing*:
Vi (a) $35,300
VTi (a) $38,300
VTi seven-seat (a) $40,300
VTi-X (a) $41,200
VTi-L AWD (a) $45,500
VTi-L seven-seat (a) $48,700
VTi-LX AWD (a) $53,200
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
