Honda Australia has confirmed that the fifth-generation 2017 Honda CR-V SUV line-up will be an all-turbo affair and includes the flexibility of five or seven seats.
For the 2017 CR-V, Honda will offer its new 1.5-litre VTEC turbocharged petrol engine, boasting 140kW of power and 240Nm of torque, paired with a continuously-variable transmission (CVT) with a goal of providing high-performance and high-efficiency across the range.
Featuring new styling on the outside, a luxury inspired interior and a host of features and technologies, the all-new CR-V could prove to be a more popular choice, depending on the price.
Buyers will have the choice between five- and seven-seat variants, as well as front and all-wheel drive.
“For Australia, the Honda CR-V will be a significant player in the medium SUV segment,” said Mr. Stephen Collins, Honda Australia’s Director.
“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.”
Mr. 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.”
The new Honda CR-V is based on an all-new platform. Subtle changes include stylised headlights surrounded by wing-shaped LED DRLs, wide mudguards, longer bonnet and wheelbase, shorter rear overhang and dual exhausts.
“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 also said the all-new Honda CR-V was only 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.”
Although full model details, pricing and key specifications for the all-new Honda CR-V will not be released until closer to the launch in July, this car is already starting to draw the limelight.
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