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Spec
B5
CR-V
Maximum Power
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204 kW
Maximum Torque
-
335 Nm
Engine Size
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1993 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
-
20 km/l
Ground Clearance
-
198 mm
Boot / Load Bay
-
497 l
Airbags
-
6
Kerb Weight
-
1750 kg
Seating Capacity
-
5 seats
Warranty
-
3
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Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
B5
CR-V
Model Introduced Year
-
2023
Generation
-
Built on Honda’s global SUV platform with focus on comfort and safety
Facelift History
-
Latest generation introduced with improved design, features, and safety technology
Facelift Launched Since
-
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
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Current
Body Style
-
SUV
Color Note
-
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
-
2026
Production Status
-
active
Segment
-
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1750 kg
Vehicle Type
-
SUV
Spec
B5
CR-V
Length
-
4690 mm
Width
-
1860 mm
Height
-
1690 mm
Wheelbase
-
2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
-
198 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
198 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
57 l
Boot/Cargo Space
-
497 l
Kerb Weight
-
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
2250 kg
Payload Capacity
-
500 kg
Towing Capacity
-
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
-
5 seats
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
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5.7 m
Front Headroom
-
970 mm
Rear Headroom
-
970 mm
Front Legroom
-
1049 mm
Rear Legroom
-
1041 mm
Spec
B5
CR-V
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
-
Multi-Link
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric Power Steering
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
-
Multi-Link
Chassis Material
-
Monocoque
Front Suspension Type
-
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension Type
-
Multi-Link
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Spec
B5
CR-V
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Climate Control
-
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Power Windows
-
All Doors Auto
Keyless Entry
-
Smart Key
Push Button Start
-
Standard
Wireless Charging
-
Standard
Sunroof
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
-
Hands-free Electric Tailgate
Automatic Headlamps
-
LED Matrix
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
497 l
AC Type
-
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All Doors Auto
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
-
Standard
Engine Warranty
-
8 Years
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
5
Panoramic Roof
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
All Doors Auto
Push Button Start
-
Standard
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Premium Leather
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
-
Built-in
Voice Command Support
-
Built-in
Accelerator 0 100
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8.5 sec
Air Conditioning
-
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
-
Direct Injection + Electric Motor Assist
Diff Lock
-
Electronic AWD Lock
Difflock
-
Electronic AWD Lock
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Smart Key
Lift Gate
-
Hands-free Electric Tailgate
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
-
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Mirror
-
All Doors Auto
Passive Entry Start
-
Smart Key
Powered Tailgate
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Hands-free Electric Tailgate
Remote Central Locking
-
Smart Key
Rim Size
-
19-inch Premium Alloy
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Standard
Sonar
-
Front and Rear
Sound System
-
12 Premium
Source Model Column
-
cr-v
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame
-
Monocoque
Surround View Monitor
-
Standard
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
TPMS
-
Standard
Trim Level
-
top
Unlocking
-
Smart Key
Variant Role
-
Core range derivative
Vdc
-
Standard
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Smart Key
Walk Away Lock
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Smart Key
Wireless Charger
-
Standard
Spec
B5
CR-V
Engine
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2.0L Hybrid Petrol
Engine Code
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
-
Hybrid
Hybrid System
-
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
-
1993 cc
Cylinders
-
4
Cylinder Layout
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
-
16
Valves per Cylinder
-
4
Aspiration
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
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Direct Injection + Electric Motor Assist
Compression Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
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204 kW
Maximum Torque
-
335 Nm
Combined Power
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
-
AWD
Transmission
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e-CVT
Top Speed
-
195 km/h
0-100 km/h
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8.5 sec
Quarter Mile
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
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Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
B5
CR-V
Gearbox
-
eCVT Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
-
All Wheel Drive
LSD Available
-
Electronic AWD Control
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Electronic AWD Lock
Paddle Shifters
-
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
-
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
-
Automatic
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
-
eCVT Automatic
Drivetrain
-
AWD
4WD Engagement
-
Available
4WD Hi Range
-
Available
4WD Lo Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
-
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
-
eCVT Automatic
Low Range Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Low Range
-
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
-
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
-
Not Applicable
Spec
B5
CR-V
Claimed Mileage
-
20 km/l
City Mileage
-
17 km/l
Highway Mileage
-
19 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
57 l
Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
-
Standard
Real-world Mileage
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20 km/l
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Charging Type
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
-
57
Combined Driving Range
-
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
-
Not Applicable
Spec
B5
CR-V
Airbags
-
6
ABS
-
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
-
Standard
Traction Control
-
Standard
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
-
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
-
Standard
Brake Assist
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
-
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
-
Front and Rear
AEB
-
Standard
BA
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
-
Not Available
Driver Airbag
-
6
EBD
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Hill Hold
-
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
-
6
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
-
Not Available
Side Airbags
-
Not Available
Stability Control
-
Standard
TCS
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Standard
Knee Airbag
-
Not Available
ABS EBD
-
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
6
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
B5
CR-V
Cruise Control
-
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
-
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Standard
Parking Sensors
-
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
360 Degree Camera
-
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
-
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
LED Matrix
Auto Wipers
-
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
-
Front and Rear
Reverse Camera
-
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Standard
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Around View Monitor
-
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
-
Standard
Emergency Braking
-
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Front and Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Front and Rear
Pre-Collision System
-
Standard
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
-
Standard
Spec
B5
CR-V
Seat Material
-
Premium Leather
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver and Passenger Electric
Heated Seats
-
Front and Rear
Ventilated Seats
-
Front
Steering Type
-
Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
-
Multi-Color Ambient
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
6
60 40 Split Seat
-
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Driver and Passenger Electric
Driver Seat Adjustment
-
Driver and Passenger Electric
Fabric Seats
-
Premium Leather
Passenger Seat Adjustment
-
Driver and Passenger Electric
Driver Seat
-
Driver and Passenger Electric
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Premium interior with large touchscreen, digital cluster, leather seats, and advanced driver assistance features
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Premium Leather
Interior Colours
-
6
Seat Trim
-
Premium Leather
Spec
B5
CR-V
Infotainment System
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
-
Wireless
Android Auto
-
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
-
Standard
Number of Speakers
-
12 Premium
Navigation System
-
Built-in
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Not Applicable
USB Ports
-
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
-
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
-
Wireless
Voice Recognition
-
Built-in
Infotainment Screen Size
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Audio Speakers
-
12 Premium
Audio System
-
12 Premium
Display Audio
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Connected Services
-
Standard
Voice Control
-
Built-in
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Wireless
Touchscreen
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Spec
B5
CR-V
LED Headlamps
-
LED Matrix
Daytime Running Lamps
-
LED
Fog Lamps
-
LED
Roof Rails
-
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
-
19-inch Premium Alloy
Exterior Colour Options
-
6
Roof Type
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Body Type
-
SUV
DRL
-
LED
Fog Lights
-
LED
Front Fog Lights
-
LED
Led Headlights
-
LED Matrix
Auto Headlights
-
LED Matrix
Automatic Headlamps
-
LED Matrix
Daytime Running Lights
-
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Exterior Colour Options
-
6
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
All Doors Auto
Front Fog Lamps
-
LED
Headlamp Levelling
-
LED Matrix
Headlamps
-
LED Matrix
Headlight Type
-
LED Matrix
Headlights
-
LED Matrix
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
B5
CR-V
Approach Angle
-
20 deg
Departure Angle
-
22 deg
Wading Depth
-
450 mm
Terrain Modes
-
Not Available
Locking Differential
-
Electronic AWD Lock
4WD System Type
-
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
20 deg
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
-
22 deg
Ground Clearance Max
-
198 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
198 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
450 mm
Spec
B5
CR-V
Tyre Size
-
235/55 R19
Wheel Type
-
19-inch Premium Alloy
Front Brake Type
-
Disc
Rear Brake Type
-
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
-
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
-
19-inch Premium Alloy
Brake Type Front
-
Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Tyre Type
-
235/55 R19
Wheel Diameter
-
19-inch Premium Alloy
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Standard
Brakes
-
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Handbrake Type
-
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Adaptive
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
-
Standard
Wheel Material
-
19-inch Premium Alloy
Wheels
-
19-inch Premium Alloy
Spec
B5
CR-V
Service Interval
-
10000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
-
Moderate
Battery Warranty
-
8 Years
Maintenance Plan
-
8 Years
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10000 km / 12 months
Service Plan Duration
-
8 Years
Service Plan Distance
-
8 Years
Service Plan
-
8 Years
Service Intervals
-
10000 km / 12 months
Spec
B5
CR-V
Warranty Years
-
3
Warranty Kilometers
-
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Basic Warranty
-
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Warranty
-
3
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Spec
B5
CR-V
CO2 Emissions
-
110 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Standard
Hybrid System Type
-
Self-Charging Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Hybrid
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
Idle CO2 Output
-
110
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
110
Spec
B5
CR-V
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
10 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
12 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
13 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
16 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
16
Spec
B5
CR-V
Ownership Role
-
Top
Price Zar
-
819900 ZAR
Pricing Role
-
Current listed price
Starting Price
-
819900
Starting Price Zar
-
819900
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