All-New Honda CR-V Launched At Rs 28.15 lakh

The Honda CR-V has been launched in India, seven months after it was first showcased at the 2018 Auto Expo. Priced from Rs 28.15 lakh to Rs 32.75 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi, the CR-V is now bigger, has more equipment on offer, is powered by a diesel engine and is also offered as a 7-seater (only with the diesel engine) for the first time in its model history.

The Honda CR-V is available in three variants, differentiated not by trim, but by powertrains. It can be had either as a petrol 2WD, diesel 2WD or diesel AWD. Prices (ex-showroom all-India) are as follows:

Honda CR-V Petrol 2WD: Rs 28.15 lakh
Honda CR-V Diesel 2WD: Rs 30.65 lakh
Honda CR-V Diesel AWD: Rs 32.75 lakh

The highlight of the new CR-V is, of course, the new diesel engine that resides beneath its hood. This is a new-for-India 1.6-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged unit developing 120PS of maximum power and 300Nm of peak torque. This is paired with a 9-speed torque converter automatic transmission in both the 2WD (claimed mileage of 19.5kmpl) and the AWD variant (18.3kmpl)

The petrol motor is only available with a CVT and a 2WD drivetrain. The motor is a familiar 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder naturally aspirated unit developing 154PS of maximum power and 189Nm of peak torque. Claimed fuel efficiency for the petrol CR-V petrol stands at 14.4kmpl.

You can check out the photos and our impressions of all the variants of the new CR-V here. The following is a brief look at the feature highlights:

All-LED lighting at the front

All-LED lighting at the rear

18-inch ‘diamond-cut’ alloy wheels

8-way power adjustable driver seat

Panoramic sunroof

Sliding 2nd row (diesel only)

7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connected to eight speakers

Lane change assist

Buttons replace gear lever (diesel only)

Rear A/C vents

3rd-row roof mounted A/C vents (diesel only)

Paddle shifters (diesel only)

All-digital MID

Competition for the Honda CR-V include the Ford Endeavour (Rs 26.33 lakh to Rs 33.11 lakh), Toyota Fortuner (Rs 27.27 lakh to Rs 32.97 lakh), Volkswagen Tiguan (Rs 27.49 lakh to Rs 30.88 lakh) and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport (Rs 27.65 lakh to Rs 28.85 lakh), all prices are ex-showroom Delhi.