What is it?
Honda's sixth-generation CR-V landed in Australia in 2024 with a longer wheelbase, a redesigned cabin and the addition of the 2.0L e:HEV hybrid drivetrain. Five grades, fixed national drive-away pricing, with a 7-seat option on the VTi LX petrol.
The lineup runs from VTi X 5-Seat at $41,900 drive-away, through to RS e:HEV AWD at $63,900 drive-away. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
5.5 L/100 km claim on the e:HEV is achievable in real driving. Honda Sensing standard, 5-star ANCAP against the 2024 protocol, and fixed national drive-away pricing with no negotiation games.
e:HEV is LX and RS only, no entry-level hybrid path. e:HEV tow rating drops to 750 kg braked, half the petrol's 1,500 kg.
Should you buy the CR-V?
Reasons to buy
- 5.5 L/100 km claim on the e:HEV is achievable in real driving. Honda Sensing standard, 5-star ANCAP against the 2024 protocol, and fixed national drive-away pricing with no negotiation games.
- Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km.
- 5-star ANCAP (2024), full driver-assist suite.
- 581 L boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
- Braked towing rated at 1,500 kg.
Reasons to wait
- e:HEV is LX and RS only, no entry-level hybrid path. e:HEV tow rating drops to 750 kg braked, half the petrol's 1,500 kg.
- You want a 7-year warranty (Sportage or Tucson), a cheaper hybrid entry (RAV4 Hybrid from $45,990 plus on-roads), or you tow more than 750 kg and want a hybrid (the CR-V e:HEV is rated to 750 kg braked).
- RS e:HEV at $63,900 drive-away pushes into Toyota Kluger Hybrid territory. Cross-shop the LX e:HEV first.
- Top trim climbs to $63,900 drive-away.
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