The all-new 2018 Honda CR-V will arrive in Australia in July and be available in both five- and seven-seat variants.
THE REFRESHED 2018 Honda CR-V will go on-sale in Australia in July boasting an all-turbo-engine line-up and offer both five- and seven-seat variants, and in both front- and (on-demand) all-wheel drive.
The fifth-generation Honda CR-V which rides on an all-new platform, gets a turbocharged engine making 140kW and 240Nm of torque, this engine will be mated to a CVT, and “a host of new features and technologies for customers that enhance connectivity, comfort and convenience,” Honda said in a statement. The images below relate to the US model.
“For Australia, the Honda CR-V will be a significant player in the medium SUV segment,” said Honda Australia Director, Stephen Collins.
“As well as the VTEC Turbo engine line-up across the range, family buyers will also appreciate the versatility afforded by being able to choose between a five, or seven-seat models. Our customers have been asking for this level of versatility and now we’ll deliver it.”
Collins said there had already been huge interest in the all-new Honda CR-V. “Because of its success overseas, our customers already know it’s coming. It’s clear both our existing customers and potential buyers currently in-market for a medium SUV, are already putting the Honda CR-V on their shopping lists.”
“When you step into the new CR-V you’ll know you’re in a premium, quality cabin but that premiumness will also be evident in the driving experience,” he said. “We also know our customers rank style as an important consideration for purchase and the CR-V has plenty of style as well as sophistication and a strong dynamic visual element.”
“The fact that the all-new Honda CR-V will also be available in two-wheel, as well as, four-wheel drive makes it the ultimate family SUV.”
Mr Collins said the all-new Honda CR-V was one of three major launches for Honda in Australia in 2017. “We’re about to go on sale with the Civic hatch to complement the Civic sedan, followed by the CR-V and later in the year, the hot performance Type R,” he said.
“The Type R has already created a sensation by setting a new record for a front wheel drive car on the Nurburgring and its recent appearance at the 2017 Formula 1 Rolex Grand Prix in Melbourne generated a lot of interest.”
Honda will release pricing and full specifications closer to the time of its local launch.
If the pricing of the AWD 7 seater is not crazy, the CRV should sell up a storm
I followed one through the streets of my hometown, Washington, Pa. I couldn’t believe how great it looks. Much better than the 2017.
Thanks Pippy, we’re looking forward to driving it in a couple of weeks. – Isaac