Final month, Honda Malaysia introduced that the sixth-generation Honda CR-V had been up to date for 2026. The adjustments caused by the native refresh are minor, consisting of some additional equipment and a revision of the line-up to 3 variants, decreased from the 4 when the mannequin was launched right here in December 2023.
As highlighted beforehand, the bottom turbocharged S is gone, and the turbo E has been changed by an e:HEV hybrid for a similar grade, making the CR-V the primary Honda car to function two hybrid variants in a single mannequin vary regionally. The e:HEV E, which is priced at RM178,200, is the brand new entry level for the SUV, with the turbocharged V AWD (RM181,900) sitting above it, and the e:HEV RS (RM195,900) remaining the vary topper.
Except for a brand new color possibility known as Blazing Crimson Pearl, the outside has been untouched by the replace. As earlier than, the RS continues to function a black-coloured shark fin antenna and aspect mirror covers, roof rails in addition to body-coloured RS styling components and RS badging to distinguish it from the opposite variants, as will be seen within the side-by-side comparability of it and the E within the photographs right here.
Inside, the one beauty enhancements are to be discovered on the RS, and these are minor, consisting of a darker hairline movie end for the dashboard trim in addition to an embossed RS brand on the entrance seat backs. With the S now not within the recreation, because of this the CR-V ditches bits like material seats, urethane steering wheel, 7.0-inch Show Audio centre touchscreen and the usage of 17-inch rollers.
All CR-V variants now function a 9.0-inch Superior Show Audio system with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Because it was with the earlier line-up, the E and V function an eight-speaker audio system, whereas the RS has a 12-speaker Bose Premium set-up.
As for the instrument cluster, the hybrid E options the 7.0-inch TFT instrument show with analogue speedometer from earlier than, however the turbo V AWD, which additionally beforehand got here geared up with the identical mixture show, now strikes as much as the ten.2-inch TFT full-digital instrument show like that on the RS.
New to the automobile throughout the vary is Google Audio Companies, which is now built-in into the infotainment system, and this presents hands-free Google Assistant and real-time navigation by way of Google Maps in addition to entry to a wide range of functions through Google Play. There’s no built-in connectivity although, so homeowners must use their cell system as a hotspot for the required.
The CR-V additionally will get a brand new Digital Key function, which by way of Bluetooth permits homeowners to make use of their cell system as a major key for the automobile. Moreover, the Honda Join cell software permits window and energy tailgate operation to be completed remotely.
Elsewhere, the Honda Sensing driving help suite provides on a rear cross visitors alert operate, which the automaker calls Cross Visitors Monitor (CTM), and the much-maligned LaneWatch aspect digicam system has now been changed by Blind Spot Data (BSI). Additionally, all CR-V variants now come fitted with Honda Authorised Photo voltaic and Safety tint movie by Ecotint fitted as commonplace.
No mechanical adjustments, and so the hybrid and petrol powertrains proceed as they have been from earlier than. The e:HEV RS and e:HEV E are powered by an Clever Multi-Mode Drive (i-MMD) system, which mixes the workings of an electrical motor and petrol engine, with outputs unchanged from earlier than.
The system consists of a 2.0 litre naturally-aspirated Atkinson-cycle four-pot that acts primarily as a generator, delivering 148 PS (146 hp) at 6,100 rpm and 190 Nm at 4,500 rpm, whereas an e-motor delivers 184 PS (181 hp, or 135 kW) from 5,000-8,000 rpm and 335 Nm from 0-2,000 rpm.
As for the only real petrol model, the V AWD, it continues to be powered by the acquainted L15BE 1.5 litre VTEC turbo four-cylinder, which retains the 193 PS (190 hp) at 6,000 rpm and 243 Nm from 1,700 to five,000 rpm output figures seen beforehand.
GALLERY: 2026 Honda CR-V e:HEV RS and e:HEV E side-by-side view
GALLERY: 2026 Honda CR-V e:HEV RS
GALLERY: 2026 Honda CR-V e:HEV E
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