Honda Launches the All-new CR-V in the Philippines

Honda has officially launched the all-new Honda CR-V

It comes in the following variants:

CR-V V Turbo: 2,590,000

CR-V VX AWD Turbo: 2,280,000

CR-V RS eHEV: P2,100,000

The E-HEV has two electric motors which provide a combined 184Ps and 335Nm of torque. They're coupled to a 2.0L direct injection Atkinson Cycle engine that provides 148PS and 183Nm of torque. The hybrid system can intelligently switch operating modes to achieve a claimed fuel economy of 29.4KM/L in urban driving and 16.4KM/L in extra urban conditions. The E-HEV comes with 8 years or 200k kms of battery warranty

Both the V Turbo and the VX Turbo AWD are powered by a 1.5L Direct injection DOHC Turbocharged engine which puts out 190PS and 240Nm of torque and is coupled to a CVT transmission

All variants come standard with Honda sensing, Honda connect, a power liftgate. Both the V turbo and the VX Turbo AWD will have 3-row seating. The HEV will have 2-row seating

Do watch out for our detailed walk-around and review on our youtube channel.

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