The new 2018 Honda CR-V range has officially gone on sale in Australia. The popular midsize SUV is now turbo powered and has the option of seven seats.
Prices are up slightly, however, Honda Australia claims $2600 and $4350 in additional value depending on the model.
The new CR-V is offered in four model grades, using familiar Honda designations, VTi, VTi-S, VTi-L and VTi-LX.
All 2018 CR-Vs will be powered by Honda’s new 1.5-litre VTEC turbocharged petrol engine which will be paired to a CVT (continuously-variable transmission) automatic. Power is sent to the front or all four wheel depending on the model.
All models are well equipped, the base model VTi comes standard with keyless entry and start, dual-zone climate control, 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, front fog lights and 17-inch alloys.
Stepping up to the VTi-S adds satellite navigation, powered tailgate, the excellent LaneWatch camera and the option of all-wheel drive.
Buyers chasing the flexibility of seven seats will need to investigate the VTi-L, it’s the only model in the range to get the extra two pews. It also gets leather trim and a panoramic sunroof. It’s worth noting, the VTi-L is a front-drive only variant.
The range-topping VTi-LX will feature Honda’s Real-Time All-Wheel Drive system, LED headlights with active cornering, privacy glass and digital radio.
In a very disappointing move, buyers will need to stretch to the VTi-LX to obtain the Honda Sensing suite of driver-assist technologies. Honda has also done this with the new Civic.
All 2018 CR-Vs are covered by Honda's newly introduced five year warranty.
2018 Honda CR-V Specifications:
VTi
140kW VTEC Turbo engine
CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)
Smart keyless entry with push button Start
Active Noise Control (ANC)
Dual-zone climate control
Multi-angle reversing camera with dynamic guidelines
7.0-inch Advanced Display Audio with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
8-speaker audio system
Electric Parking Brake with automatic brake hold
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Front fog lights
17-inch alloy wheels
Full-size alloy spare wheel
Driver Attention Monitor (DAM)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
VTi-S
Features of VTi grade PLUS:
18-inch alloy wheels
Power tailgate
Built-in satellite navigation
Front and rear parking sensors
Automatic dusk-sensing headlights
LaneWatch
Optional Real-Time All-Wheel Drive system (VTi-S AWD)
VTi-L
Features of VTi-S grade PLUS:
7-seats with split-fold 3rd row
Panoramic sunroof
Leather-appointed seat trim+
Heated front seats
8-way adjustable electric driver’s seat with lumbar support & memory
Automatic rain-sensing wipers
VTi-LX
Features of VTi-L grade (excluding 7-seats) PLUS:
Honda Sensing suite of driver-assist technologies
Real-Time All-Wheel Drive system
LED headlights with active cornering lights + LED front fog lights
Digital Radio (DAB+)
Privacy glass
Auto-dimming rear view mirror
2018 Honda CR-V Pricing (excluding on-road costs)
2018 CR-V VTi five seat - $30,690
2018 CR-V VTi-S five seat 2WD - $33,290
2018 CR-V VTi-S five seat AWD - $35,490
2018 CR-V VTi-L seven seat 2WD - $38,990
2018 CR-V VTi-LX five seat AWD - $44,290
Let’s start a Car Conversation, what do you think of Honda’s decision to limit the latest safety tech to the top-spec VTi-LX? Do you think the new CR-V is priced competitively?
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