With the price equivalent to 730 million VND in the US market, the Honda CR-V e:HEV 2024 is an excellent choice for families: The new suspension system is firmer, the CVT gearbox is extremely smooth, and the hybrid engine is super fuel-efficient.
However, this crossover model does not deliver a powerful enough acceleration for an exciting driving experience, and the starting price is also quite high compared to its competitors in the same segment.
Overview
Since its launch last summer, the 2023 Honda CR-V has caused a buzz in the US market and quickly made it to the top 10 best SUVs and pickups of the year. The 2024 Honda CR-V remains a good choice: reliable operation, spacious interior, friendly driving experience, with the option of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, and a choice between a 190 horsepower turbo engine or a 204 horsepower hybrid engine that is extremely fuel-efficient (only 5.88 L/100 km combined).
Even the base version of the 2024 Honda CR-V comes equipped with attractive standard features, such as the advanced driver-assistance system. Additionally, the car features an excellent chassis system. Therefore, it is not surprising that the Honda CR-V is the best-selling name in its segment despite competition from formidable rivals such as the Mazda CX-50, Volkswagen Tiguan, or Kia Sportage.
Engine – Gearbox – Driving Performance
In the new generation model, the 2024 Honda CR-V comes standard with a turbocharged 1.5L gasoline engine, accompanied by a CVT gearbox and front-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive. The three versions (LX, EX, and EX-L) deliver a maximum power of 190 horsepower. The fuel consumption figures for these versions are 8.4 L/100 km in urban areas and 6.9 L/100 km on highways.
There are also three hybrid versions available: Sport Hybrid, Sport-L Hybrid, and Sport Touring Hybrid. These versions feature a 2.0L electric hybrid engine combined with two motors, providing a maximum power of 204 horsepower. The highest variant – the 2024 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid – can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds and offers impressive fuel efficiency, with consumption figures as low as 6.5 L/100 km on highways and 5.8 L/100 km in urban areas.
Real-world driving experience shows that the power of the 2024 Honda CR-V is not enough to elicit a “Wow” response from drivers, but it is still satisfactory. The driver can enjoy a smooth and comfortable ride.
The standard equipment on all versions of the 2024 Honda CR-V includes hill start assist and 18-inch alloy wheels (the Sport Touring version features 19-inch black wheels).
Interior – Space – Entertainment – Experience
Similar to the Civic or Accord, the interior of the 2024 Honda CR-V stands out with a horizontal-layered design – separated by a modern and eye-catching honeycomb pattern metal strip. The ODO meter behind the steering wheel combines an analog needle and a 7-inch multi-information display screen.
In the LX, EX, and Sport versions, the car is equipped with a 7-inch infotainment screen with a physical volume knob, standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. The EX-L and Sport Touring versions have a 9-inch screen with wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto connectivity, omitting the volume knob. They also feature satellite navigation, wireless charging, and two USB Type C ports for the rear seats. The top-of-the-line variant also adds 12 Bose speakers.
According to the Japanese manufacturer, the 2024 Honda CR-V has improved the front seats to reduce fatigue for passengers on long journeys. The rear seats have also been improved with an additional 15 mm of legroom compared to the previous model. The hybrid version trunk has a capacity of nearly 1,020 liters when the second-row seats are folded, while the gasoline engine version offers over 1,100 liters of trunk capacity.
Safety Features and Driver Support
Standing out from its rivals in the segment, the 2024 Honda CR-V is equipped with the advanced Honda Sensing driver-assistance package as standard on all versions. Additional highlighted features include blind-spot warning, driver inattention warning, traffic sign recognition, and a reminder of occupants/pets in the rear seat when leaving the car. In addition, the car features forward collision warning and automatic collision mitigation braking, lane departure warning and lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and intelligent automatic headlights/high beams.
Newly Added Version
In the US market, the 2024 Honda CR-V is available in 6 versions: LX ($30,825 – equivalent to 730 million VND), EX ($33,335 – about 789 million VND), Sport Hybrid ($34,675 – 820 million VND), EX-L ($35,985 – over 850 million VND), newly added Sport-L Hybrid ($37,675 – over 890 million VND), and the highest-end Sport Touring Hybrid ($40,825 – nearly 966 million VND).
Real-world experience shows that the low-end version with hybrid powertrain – the Honda CR-V Sport Hybrid – is the most “value-for-money” version with an affordable price, optional all-wheel drive, and fuel consumption of only 5.4 L/100 km on city streets – better than the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. The version also features attractive equipment, including 18-inch wheels and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Notably, the newer Sport-L version, positioned between the Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid versions, offers leather seats, a 4-way power-adjustable driver seat with memory, full front and rear parking sensors, wireless charging, standard satellite radio, wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto connectivity, a 9-inch infotainment screen, and an 8-speaker audio system. The version also comes with standard front-wheel drive and optional all-wheel drive.
Anh Phan (Tuoitrethudo)
Source: CarAndDriver
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