The Honda CR-V 2024 made its debut in the Vietnamese market on October 25th and has already gained a lot of attention. Despite some controversy over its high price, the hybrid version of the CR-V is undeniably appealing. It marks the first time the CR-V has been equipped with a hybrid powertrain in Vietnam.
The Honda CR-V e:HEV 2024, the hybrid variant, is imported entirely from Thailand.
Priced at 1,259 billion VND, the Honda CR-V e:HEV 2024 is significantly more expensive than its direct competitor in the segment, the Haval H6 HEV (priced at 1,096 billion VND). It’s comparable to mid-size 7-seater SUVs such as the Ford Everest (priced at 1,099-1,499 billion VND).
Despite its price disadvantages, Honda Vietnam still positions the CR-V as a strategic product and is confident that the hybrid version will attract Vietnamese customers. Here are our quick impressions of the vehicle.
Exterior of the Honda CR-V e:HEV 2024
In its 6th generation, the Honda CR-V 2024 has undergone a complete transformation with a square and muscular design. The e:HEV version comes with the RS package, featuring black-painted details to enhance its sportiness compared to the standard version. This includes alloy wheels and rearview mirrors. The front grille logo also has a blue accent indicating it’s a hybrid version.
The Honda CR-V e:HEV 2024 is equipped with a full LED lighting system. The front lights have automatic on/off and automatic light distribution adjustment functions.
The 18-inch alloy wheels have the same design as the standard version but are painted black. The difference lies in the Dunlop Sport Maxx tires, which are usually found on high-performance vehicles.
The electrically adjustable/folding rearview mirror is equipped with a 360-degree camera and a side camera with a lane watching function.
The overall dimensions of the car (L x W x H) are 4,691 x 1,866 x 1,681 mm.
At the rear, the car is equipped with a sporty dual exhaust system. The taillights still have an “L” shape like the previous generation, but the interior interface is more updated and complex.
Interior of the Honda CR-V e:HEV 2024
Entering the cabin, the design of the new CR-V resembles the Honda Civic in the C segment. The overall interior is similar to the standard version except for the red stitching on a black background.
The wheelbase of the Honda CR-V e:HEV 2024 is 2,701 mm, the same as the Mazda CX-5. Unlike the standard versions, this variant is only available as a 5-seat configuration.
The dashboard has a honeycomb-shaped grille cover for the air conditioning vents, which is eye-catching but difficult to clean due to dust accumulation.
The steering wheel of the Honda CR-V e:HEV 2024 is wrapped in leather and fully integrated with volume control buttons, hands-free calling, and menu function adjustments.
There are paddle shifters due to this version using an E-CVT transmission.
The instrument cluster behind the steering wheel is a 10.2-inch TFT display.
The floating 9-inch touchscreen comes with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity.
Among the 4 versions of the Honda CR-V 2024, this is the only variant equipped with 12 Bose speakers.
The air conditioning system is a dual-zone automatic type with a fast cooling feature called Max Cool.
The gear lever has a basic design and next to it is the electronic parking brake integrated with an automatic hold function and mode change paddle shifters.
In the area in front of the gear lever, there is wireless phone charging, a 12V charging socket, and a USB-A and Type-C connection port.
The front seats of the Honda CR-V e:HEV have thick cushions and a 2-wing design that hugs the back of the sitter.
The 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat has 2 memory positions, while the passenger seat can only be adjusted electrically in 4 directions.
The rear air conditioning vents integrate 2 USB-C charging ports.
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