Honda CR-V 2023 is about to launch in Thailand on March 22 – Version 2.0L RS e:HEV hybrid and 1.5L VTEC Turbo
Honda Thailand has announced that The sixth generation Honda CR-V will make its UK debut on March 22 at the 2023 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS). Besides a few teaser images, the announcement also reveals some details about the variants that will be offered. level in that market.
Two powertrain options will be available for the SUV in Thailand, an RS e:HEV hybrid with a 2.0-liter engine and a petrol variant, which will feature a 1.5-liter VTEC Turbo engine, with all-wheel drive. front and the AWD option continues to be recommended. The company has provided some initial specs for both.
The powertrain in the e:HEV model is the same as above Electronic Citizen:HEVwith a 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine and e-CVT working together with two electric motors for a total system output of 204 hp (207 PS) and 371 Nm of torque from 0–2,000 rpm.
As for the kit, it will have 19-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights with projector lenticular high beams, LED front fog lights, gloss black front grille with RS badging as well as bumper panels. front/rear and side skirts of the same body color. . The side mirror covers will also be available in body color.
For the 1.5 Turbo model, there’s no change in power, with the four-cylinder continuing to deliver 190 hp (or 193 PS) at 6,000 rpm and 242 Nm of torque from 1,700 to 5,000 rpm, with the only change being the maximum output rpm vs fifth generation. It continues to be partnered with Earth Dreams CVT.
Standard specs for the Turbo include 18-inch alloy wheels, dual exhaust, Honda Sensing safety kit and a panoramic camera. Elsewhere, the automaker’s LaneWatch blind-spot camera has been retained, and Turbo uses black for the inserts under the front/rear bumpers and side skirts.
The new CR-V is a larger vehicle that it succeeds. Measuring 4,694 mm long, 1,864 mm wide and 1,681 mm high with a wheelbase of 2,700 mm, the new model is 69 mm longer, 10 mm wider and 8 mm lower than its predecessor. It also has a 40 mm longer wheelbase.
The presence of the e:HEV provides a hint that we can expect the hybrid to arrive when the SUV launches locally, positioned as the top-of-the-range, like the Civic range. As for when the all-new CR-V will be here, we may be looking at an introduction in the not-too-distant future, as well-camouflaged test mules were recently unveiled. seen in the Klang . Valley.
LIBRARY: 6th generation Honda CR-V, US version
