Honda will be making some improvements to the CR-V SUV, which was reintroduced on July 19, 2024, as the fuel cell vehicle CR-V e:FCEV , adding a hybrid model CR-V e:HEV, as well as the RS grade that will be sold overseas, and will be releasing the model in Japan in October 2025.
Honda’s new CR-V e:HEV article overview
Powertrain
- e:HEV hybrid system with 2L gasoline engine and two electric motors
- Tuning focused on driving performance
- Fuel cell vehicle (e:FCEV) also available
design
- Exclusive exterior design different from fuel cell vehicles
- Sporty RS-specific design accents
Body size
- Longer overall length and wheelbase than the previous generation
- Spacious and comfortable interior space
Equipment
- Digital meter
- Latest infotainment system
- Honda Sensing, an advanced safety driving support system, is now standard equipment on all vehicles.
price
- e:HEV RS: Approximately 5 million yen
others
- A 1.5L gasoline turbo engine is also available for overseas models.
- e:HEV switches between three driving modes depending on the situation
point
- A hybrid SUV that combines driving performance and environmental friendliness
- The latest technology and comprehensive equipment ensure a comfortable drive
Release
- Scheduled for release in Japan in October 2025
Honda’s new CR-V partial improvement adds hybrid model “e:HEV”
The new CR-V e:HEV features a special exterior design that differs from fuel cell vehicles, and is equipped with a hybrid system that combines a 2.0L inline 4 DOHC i-VTEC with two electric motors (e:HEV), with a maximum output of 107kW (145ps)/6,200rpm plus a motor of 135kW (184ps)/5,000-6,000rpm. As a model that emphasizes driving performance, the suspension, powertrain, and chassis control systems have been changed from the standard hybrid model for overseas markets, and special design accents have been adopted to express its high performance.
The new CR-V has a longer overall length and wheelbase than the previous generation, resulting in a more comfortable interior space. It also comes equipped with a wide range of advanced features, including a digital meter and the latest infotainment system.
Honda’s new CR-V partially improved RS grade
2024 Honda CR-V
Sporty exterior design : Compared to the standard model, it features a more aggressive front grille, specially designed bumpers, larger wheels, and more, enhancing its sporty impression. Honda CRV RS Exterior High-quality interior : The interior design combines sportiness and luxury, with features such as RS-exclusive sports seats and red stitching.
Honda’s new CR-V hybrid model “e:HEV” safety features
As a safety feature, the latest “Honda Sensing” is standard equipment on all vehicles. With a wide-angle detection front wide-view camera and eight sonar sensors, the existing functions have been expanded and a short-distance collision mitigation brake has been added. ACC with traffic jam following function has also been adopted, reducing the burden on the driver.
About the new Honda CR-V full model change
The exterior keeps the same concept, but the front face has been changed. It has been rethought from scratch, with coupe-like proportions that add to the powerful, clean, and energetic impression of an SUV.
The interior is designed with a horizontal, straight-line theme , and is based on the concept of HMI (human-machine interface), reducing eye movement, arranging controls in line with traffic flow, and improving visibility.
Equipped with “Honda CONNECT,” an in-vehicle communication module exclusively for Honda vehicles, “Honda Total Care Premium” is available.
The lineup includes EV models, plug-in hybrid models, and FCEVs .
The new CR-V’s exterior design is sportier and more refined. It previews the SUV’s front end with overhauled headlights featuring LED daytime running lights. It also features a larger, more prominent grille. At least in this Hybrid trim, the lower air intakes have silver shrouds and are finished in black. The shape and curves of the front fascia are also quite different from the outgoing model. The rear retains the L-shaped taillights that extend the D-pillars, but they’re now sleeker and sport a revised LED signature. Other eye-catching features of the new CR-V include faux-silver tailpipes and a different tailgate. The car measures 4,694mm long, 1,864mm wide, 1,681mm high, and has a 2,700mm wheelbase.
Honda New CR-V Fully Redesigned Exterior
The new 6th generation CR-V has undergone a redesign of its exterior, and like the new Vezel , it has been rethought from scratch based on the Honda SUV e:concept , a powertrain model, with coupe-like proportions that add to the powerful, clean, and energetic impression of an SUV. The headlights feature LED sequential turn signals. As you can see from the photo, the rear has a sleek coupe form.
Honda new CR-V full model change interior
The interior panel has a horizontal and straight line design, which reduces eye movement based on the concept of HMI (Human Machine Interface), arranges controls along the flow of traffic, and improves visibility. It adopts a “sleek and long cabin.” The meter uses a ” 7.0-inch instrument cluster ” that is used in the new ” Accord ,” ” Insight ,” and ” Vezel .”
Equipped with an electric parking brake and auto brake hold function, the car remains parked even when you take your foot off the brake pedal and releases when you press the accelerator, making it useful in traffic jams. The telescopic and tilt steering mechanism allows drivers of all sizes to find the optimal driving position. The car also features a parking brake system. The center display features a 9-inch Honda CONNECT Honda Display . It supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also features Honda CONNECT, an in-vehicle communication module exclusively for Honda vehicles. Honda Total Care Premium is available, allowing remote operation via smartphone and connecting the car to an emergency support center in the event of an accident or other emergency, providing quick and accurate troubleshooting support. The car also features an automatic map update service. The car also features the Honda Digital Key and Honda App Center, which allow you to use your smartphone as a key, and in-car Wi-Fi, which allows you to purchase data and connect to the internet in the car. The CR-V Sport Touring also comes with a 12-speaker Bose premium audio system.
Honda’s new CR-V full model change: safety technology
The next-generation Honda SENSING is standard on all models. It’s the first Honda vehicle to feature a wide-angle front wide-view camera and eight sonar sensors at the front and rear. The Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) helps avoid collisions with pedestrians and cyclists both day and night. It also features ACC with traffic jam following functionality, a rearward-facing false start prevention function, and auto high beams. A short-distance collision mitigation braking system has been added. The Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), road departure prevention function, road sign recognition function, and lane-keeping assist system (LKAS) have all been further improved from the previous model.
| System Equipment | Older CR-V | New CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| CMBS | ◯ (Daytime and nighttime pedestrians) |
◯ (Daytime and nighttime pedestrians and bicycles) |
| False start prevention function | ◯ | ◯ |
| Pedestrian Accident Reduction Steering | ◯ | ◯ |
| Road departure prevention function | ◯ | ◯ |
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Traffic Jam Following Function |
◯ (with traffic jam following function) |
◯ (with traffic jam following function) |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | ◯ | ◯ |
| Preceding vehicle departure notification function | ◯ | ◯ |
| Sign recognition function | ◯ | ◯ |
| False backward start prevention function | – | ◯ |
| Automatic high beam | ◯ | ◯ |
| Blind Spot Information |
◯ | ◯ |
| Multi-view camera system | – | ◯ |
| Blind Spot Information | – | ◯ |
| Back-up and exit support | – | ◯ |
| Parking Sensor System | – | ◯ |
About the new Honda CR-V e:FCEV
The CR-V e:FCEV is the first fuel cell vehicle released by a Japanese automaker to feature a plug-in function that allows it to be charged externally . While retaining the long driving range and short hydrogen refueling time of approximately three minutes that are characteristic of fuel cell vehicles, the addition of a plug-in function that allows charging at home or on the go further enhances convenience. The CR-V e:FCEV is expected to have a driving range of over 600km on a single fill-up, and an EV driving range of over 60km. In addition to the high-output power supply from the external power output device, the dedicated power supply connector that connects to a standard charging port allows for easy power extraction, providing convenience and peace of mind in all situations, including everyday use, leisure activities, and during power outages.
Honda’s new “CR-V e:FCEV” features a fuel cell system jointly developed with GM
Based on the CR-V SUV sold in North America, it is equipped with a fuel cell system jointly developed with GM. In addition to the FCEV’s advantage of being able to travel long distances with short refueling times, it also combines the convenience of an EV with the ability to be charged at home thanks to its plug-in functionality. The new powertrain, jointly developed with General Motors, is said to be one-third the cost and twice as durable as the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell. It is also said to have significantly improved low-temperature resistance.
Honda’s new CR-V full model change FCEV model specifications
The AC charging connector complies with the SAE J1772 standard for standard charging in Japan and the United States. Simply connect it to a household AC outlet for easy vehicle charging. 200V charging takes approximately 2.5 hours. By connecting the Honda Power Supply Connector, an AC external power supply connector, to the standard charging port, the vehicle can also be equipped with an external power supply function capable of supplying up to 1500W of AC power, making it useful as a power source during power outages or for outdoor leisure activities. Furthermore, the Japanese model also features a DC external power supply function that can supply high-output power in emergencies or outdoor events by connecting a portable external power supply such as the Power Exporter e:6000 or Power Exporter 9000 to the CHAdeMO DC power supply connector installed in the trunk.
Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda signing the new fuel cell vehicle “CR-V FCEV” on social media becomes a hot topic
On November 13, 2023, Toyota Motor Corporation posted on social media a video of Chairman Toyoda Akio signing a new fuel cell vehicle, the CR-V FCEV. The video was filmed during the Fuji 4 Hours, the final round of the Super Taikyu series, held at Fuji Speedway . During the video, a Honda representative can be seen telling Chairman Toyoda that the new fuel cell vehicle, the CR-V FCEV, will be sold in Japan next year . At the end of the video, he signs the body of the CR-V FCEV, and when asked what car he’s signing, he charmingly replies, “It’s a Honda.”
Honda’s new CR-V full model change: FCEV model specifications
| Specifications | New CR-V FCEV |
|---|---|
| full length | 4.805mm |
| Overall width | 1.865mm |
| Overall height | 1,690mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700mm |
| FC stack | Solid polymer compressed hydrogen: 2 |
| Fuel cell stack maximum output | 92.2kW (125ps) |
| Motor maximum output | 130kW (177ps)/4,501-9,028rpm |
| Motor Max Torque | 300Nm (30.6kgm) / 0-3,500rpm |
| battery | Lithium-ion battery 17.7kWh |
| Drive system | FF |
| Passenger capacity | 5 people |
| EV driving range | 61km |
| WLTC mileage per fill | 621km |
| Price (10%) | 8,094,900 yen |
Prices are approximately 5 million yen for the CR-V e:HEV RS and 8,094,900 yen for the CR-V e:FCEV. Compared to the previous generation, these prices have increased due to the enhanced equipment and larger body size.
The Honda CR-V is a crossover SUV that has been around since 1995. Starting with the third generation, the car has adopted the global light truck platform, significantly improving its quality. The new CR-V has evolved even further as Honda’s flagship SUV.
A word from the editorial department
The new Honda CR-V e:HEV RS has finally arrived in Japan! As a hybrid SUV that combines sporty driving performance with environmental friendliness, it will likely appeal to a wide range of people. Along with the fuel cell vehicle e:FCEV, we hope it will become a driving force in Honda’s SUV strategy. We can’t wait for its release!
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