Honda CR-V 2023 revealed at Putrajaya – C-segment SUV docked in Malaysia with VTEC Turbo engine, hybrid?
A blurred image of a camouflaged SUV appears, although the image is only clear enough to show that it is Honda CR-V 2023 was seen around Putrajaya in Malaysia.
Launched in July 2022, Sixth generation CR-V was revealed ahead of its US market debut as a 2023 model, with a choice of 1.5-liter VTEC Turbo and 2.0-liter hybrid powertrains. The 1.5-litre VTEC Turbo petrol engine produces 193bhp of power at 6,000rpm and 243Nm of torque from 1,700rpm to 5,000rpm, sent to a continuously variable transmission.
Meanwhile, the 2.0L Atkinson 4-cylinder hybrid engine with e-CVT is similar to the engine of the Electronic Citizen:HEV and is paired with two electric motors for a total system output of 207 PS and 315 Nm of torque. Its predecessor, the fifth generation model saw Launched in Malaysia in July 2017followed by its mid-life upgrade come in the country in November 2020.
The latest sixth-generation CR-V is a larger vehicle it succeeded. Measuring 4,694 mm long, 1,864 mm wide and 1,681 mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,700 mm, the new model is 69 mm longer, 10 mm wider, and has a 40 mm longer wheelbase than the generation CR-V. fifth, despite having new equipment. the model is 8 mm lower than its predecessor.
Rear-seat legroom benefits, increased by 15mm, and both turbo and hybrid variants get more cargo space. Up front, the sixth-generation CR-V dashboard largely mimics the Civic’s dashboard, although there’s a larger center console that allows the gearshift lever to be placed side-by-side with the drive mode selector and assist buttons. downhill assist and electronic parking. brake switch.
The safety suite available on the sixth-generation CR-V in the US market includes Blind Spot information (BSI) as standard now, while Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is now available with Assist Lane Keeping and Low Speed Following (LKAS) get a more natural response, says Honda. Additional functions include Traffic Jam Assist, Low Speed Brake Control, and Traffic Sign Recognition.
Currently, the fifth generation CR-V is on sale in Malaysia with a starting price of RM146,900 for the base 2.0L 2WD variant and the top of the range of four variants is the 1.5L TC-P 4WD at RM171,400. follow to the website of Honda Malaysia; All prices on the road do not include insurance.
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