2023 Honda CR-V noticed testing in Thailand once more – SUV to be provided with turbo and hybrid energy there?

It seems to be prefer it gained’t be too lengthy earlier than the sixth-generation Honda CR-V is launched in Thailand, because the SUV has been noticed present process testing but once more. This time, two items of the CR-V had been noticed on a freeway by Jeerasak Suwanpeuch, each carrying a substantial quantity of camouflage.

In one of many pictures, we get a great take a look at one of many CR-V’s redesigned entrance finish, which suggests it to be a hybrid variant. In america the place the newest CR-V first made its debut, Sport and Sport Touring variants are solely provided with a petroleum hybrid powertrain and get this look. Key design cues embrace a hexagonal-shaped entrance grille with rugged-looking dashed pins on its insert, whereas the rear fascia options trapezoidal-shaped exhaust finishers.

In the meantime, non-hybrid variants (EX and EX-L) within the US get a VTEC Turbo engine, a barely completely different grille design with easier dashed pins in addition to no exhaust finishers – the final figuring out cue is what we see on the second check automobile within the pictures.

It must be famous that each seems to be may be paired with the HPD (Honda Efficiency Improvement) bundle that provides entrance decrease bumper trim, decrease door trim accents, extra outstanding wheel arch surrounds and a tailgate spoiler – that is what was proven when the CR-V was first introduced in July.

The hybrid model of the CR-V makes use of a setup related to what’s discovered within the newest Civic e:HEV, with a 2.0 litre Atkinson cycle four-cylinder engine and e-CVT working along with two electrical motors for a complete system output of 204 hp (207 PS).

2023 Honda CR-V EX-L VTEC Turbo (left), with HPD bundle (proper); US market

As for the VTEC Turbo choice, it has a 1.5 litre turbocharged four-cylinder that develops 190 hp (193 PS) and 243 Nm of torque, with slight tweaks so when these figures are delivered throughout engine speeds. The mill continues to be paired with a CVT that has been tuned for higher NVH.

In fact, we’ll have to attend till the all-new CR-V goes on sale in Thailand to seek out out exactly what powertrains will probably be accessible over there. The outgoing mannequin is at present provided with a 2.4 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine making 173 PS and 224 Nm, mated to a CVT and non-compulsory AWD. It’s completely different in Malaysia, because the fifth-generation mannequin may be had with both a 2.0 litre NA four-cylinder (113 PS and 189 Nm) or 1.5 litre VTEC Turbo (193 PS and 243 Nm).

2023 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid with HPD bundle; US market

The sixth-gen mannequin can be a bigger automobile than earlier than, measuring 4,694 mm lengthy (+69 mm) and 1,864 mm extensive (+10 mm), whereas the peak is simply barely diminished to 1,681 mm (-8 mm). The SUV’s wheelbase has additionally grown by 40 mm, so it now spans 2,700 mm.

For now, there’s nonetheless no indication from Honda Malaysia as to when the all-new CR-V will arrive right here, however we will hopefully count on it to occur quickly. Trying ahead to it?

GALLERY: 2023 Honda CR-V (US market)