In October, we will embrace the arrival of many new car models, among which, there will be the highly participated coming of the fifth gen Honda CRV. The updated version received considerable changes mechanically and cosmetically. But how will it differ from the out-going version and what to expect in the upcoming car? Here are all the facts that you should know about Honda CR-V 2018 in India.
Upcoming Honda CR-V will come with many appealing and charming offers
One of the much-appreciated offers of the new CR-V is the introduction of the seven-seater version. In the previous models, the CR-V is just known as a five-seater SUV. But for this new generation, Honda has added its car with a third row. It means that CRV could make a good choice as a family-friendly car.
Honda CR-V diesel will come with the seven seater configuration
To accommodate one more row at the back, it is certain that the car will have to grow in size. And here is the dimension of the new CRV:
Dimensions | Up-coming version | Ongoing CR-V | Difference |
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Length | 4592 | 4545 | +47mm |
Width | 1855 | 1820 | +35mm |
Height | 1689 | 1685 | +4mm |
Wheelbase | 2660 | 2620 | +40mm |
But as Honda has confirmed, the seven-seater version will come with the diesel engine only.
Another good news is that the firth gen CRV will offer the diesel version as well. It is the first time that Honda put a diesel option on offer for the Indian-spec CRV. The new diesel motor is a 1.6-litre unit which makes 120bph and 300Nm. This unit will accompany with a nine-speed automatic gearbox. And the diesel version will be the Here is the engine specs of the 2018 Honda CRV:
Engine | 1.6-litre diesel |
1.8-litre petrol 2.4-litre petrol |
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Power | 120bph | 158bhp |
Torque | 300Nm | 350 Nm |
Transmission | 9-speed automatic gearbox | Six-speed manual and automatic |
This will be the first time that Indian customers get the diesel version of Honda CR-V
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To succeed on the market these days, a car must come with a full-filling feature kit. And the Honda CR-V sticks to this approach. You can expect the following features and techs to appear on the upcoming model of the CRV:
Automatic headlamps
Large wheel size of 18 inches
LED Daytime Running Lights.
Built-in navigation,
Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
LED instrument cluster
USB charger
Height adjustable front seat
Dual-zone climate control system
Voice controls
Honda CR-V will get many new interior features
Remote engine start,
ABS with EBD
Brake assist
ISOFIX child seat mount
Six airbags
Automatic brake hold
Hill assist
Electronic parking brake
Honda AHA System
Honda Collision Mitigation Braking System
Blind spot live feed camera
Honda CRV will be priced at a higher price than the recent price. It is expected to range from 27 lakhs and go up to 30 lakh. The diesel seven-seater version is pricier at 30 lakh.
Honda has confirmed the official Honda CRV 2018 launch date: It will be introduced on October 9.
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