If you are looking for everything in one exciting package and more, the new CR-V RS is a dream performer that you need to patiently wait for
At the recent 6th generation CR-V launch Honda management shared the selling prices of all variants, except the top RS version of the CR-V.
Just like its siblings, the HR-V, WR-V, City RS and Civic RS, this high specification Honda variant is the most sought after and in most cases the best selling variant.
However, with local assembly, logistic and component costs rising every year, Honda Malaysia needs to seek better government incentives to keep their costs low and transfer this savings to the Malaysian consumer.
With the RS variant it takes time and Honda management clearly wanted to get bookings in for their segment leading model and so the RS pricing will only be shared in a few weeks’ time.
Meanwhile, we have been researching the RS selling prices in the region and we are guesstimating a selling price in Malaysia at RM198,800. Yes, its moved up quite a but from the previous CR-V model but it is un-avoidable.
Beneath the sharper, sporty exterior, sits a racy fuel sipping 2.0L DI Engine, 2-Motor Hybrid System and intelligent e-CVT transmission that produces 181bhp of power and 335Nm of torque.
You also get more choice with the three mode drive system; normal, economy and sport mode. The perfectly placed decelerator selector paddles make performance easier and safer.
The new CR-V RS will more than meet your expectations of what an SUV can deliver.
Maximum Power bhp/rpm): 146@6100
Maximum Torque (Nm/rpm): 183@4500
Electric Motor Max Power (bhp): 181@5000-8000
Electric Motor Max Torque (Nm): 335@2000
PRESS RELEASE: Honda CR-V e:HEV
The CR-V e:HEV model will feature the most advanced iteration of Honda’s award-winning full-hybrid powertrain, with the petrol engine pairing seamlessly with a newly developed version of the company’s lightweight dual electric motor automatic transmission.
This latest iteration houses the propulsion motor and generator on a separate axis to allow for a 6.5 percent increase in torque to 335Nm without increasing design space. The former’s maximum motor speed has also been increased by 1,500rpm to 14,500rpm, resulting in a 7 percent higher top speed.
Further revisions to the transmission include the addition of a second gear ratio when the engine is directly attached to the wheels. Joining the existing high ratio is a new low ratio – both of which have been optimised for the widest range of driving scenarios possible, ultimately increasing both the drive force at low speeds in engine drive mode and the frequency of driving in this efficient direct drive mode.
Rounding out the revisions to the hybrid powertrain is the inclusion of more compact Power Control Unit (PCU) and Intelligent Power Unit (IPU). Both have been downsized and revised to retain a similar energy density and efficiency, whilst reducing overall weight and physical dimensions.
The boost in power compared to the previous CR-V means a more assured acceleration feel and improved responsiveness, with 0-100 km/h acceleration taking from just nine seconds for 2WD models and 9.4 seconds for AWD variants, before heading on to a top speed of 194km/h for 2WD, and 187km/h for AWD models.
