A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
EX-8 Tipper
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
CR-V
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
EX-8 Tipper
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
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Spec
CR-V
EX-8 Tipper
Model Introduced Year
2023
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Built on Honda’s global SUV platform with focus on comfort and safety
Current South African EX-8 Tipper listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Latest generation introduced with improved design, features, and safety technology
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Tipper
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Van
Tare Mass Kg
1750 kg
2650 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Van
Spec
CR-V
EX-8 Tipper
Length
4690 mm
6620 mm
Width
1860 mm
2100 mm
Height
1690 mm
2355 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
3850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
198 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
198 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
100 l
Boot/Cargo Space
497 l
-
Kerb Weight
1750 kg
2650 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2250 kg
7800 kg
Payload Capacity
500 kg
5150 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
3 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
970 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
970 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1049 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
1041 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CR-V
EX-8 Tipper
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Not Available
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
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link
-
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Not Available
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Spec
CR-V
EX-8 Tipper
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Not Available
Power Windows
All Doors Auto
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Wireless
Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Hands-free Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
LED Matrix
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
497 l
Not Applicable
AC Type
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Climate Zones
Tri-Zone Climate Control
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors Auto
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
-
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Not Available
Engine Warranty
8 Years
4
Fuel Consumption Combined
5
-
Panoramic Roof
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirrors
All Doors Auto
-
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
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
8.5 sec
-
Air Conditioning
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection + Electric Motor Assist
-
Diff Lock
Electronic AWD Lock
Not Available
Difflock
Electronic AWD Lock
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Smart Key
-
Lift Gate
Hands-free Electric Tailgate
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Tri-Zone Climate Control
-
Mirror
All Doors Auto
-
Passive Entry Start
Smart Key
-
Powered Tailgate
Hands-free Electric Tailgate
-
Remote Central Locking
Smart Key
-
Rim Size
19-inch Premium Alloy
Not Available
Roof Rack Compatibility
Standard
-
Sonar
Front and Rear
-
Sound System
12 Premium
Not Available
Source Model Column
cr-v
ex-8-tipper
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Sub Frame
Monocoque
-
Surround View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Not Available
Trim Level
top
top
Unlocking
Smart Key
Not Available
Variant Role
Core range derivative
Commercial utility derivative
Vdc
Standard
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Smart Key
-
Walk Away Lock
Smart Key
-
Wireless Charger
Standard
Wireless
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
CR-V
EX-8 Tipper
Engine
2.0L Hybrid Petrol
3.9-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1993 cc
3907 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection + Electric Motor Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
204 kW
103 kW @ 2800 rpm
Maximum Torque
335 Nm
373 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
RWD
Transmission
e-CVT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
195 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
8.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
38.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
140.8 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
CR-V
EX-8 Tipper
Gearbox
eCVT Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
All Wheel Drive
Rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Electronic AWD Control
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Electronic AWD Lock
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
eCVT Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain
AWD
Rear-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
eCVT Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
5
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
CR-V
EX-8 Tipper
Claimed Mileage
20 km/l
4.7 km/l
City Mileage
17 km/l
3.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
19 km/l
5.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
100 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
20 km/l
4.7 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
57
100
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
CR-V
EX-8 Tipper
Airbags
6
Airbags not listed in official Hyundai EX8 brochure
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Alarm System
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Standard
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
6
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
6
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
-
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
-
Spec
CR-V
EX-8 Tipper
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
LED Matrix
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Standard
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
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
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
CR-V
EX-8 Tipper
Seat Material
Premium Leather
Cloth
Seat Adjustment
Driver and Passenger Electric
-
Heated Seats
Front and Rear
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric Power Steering
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Multi-Color Ambient
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
6
3
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Driver and Passenger Electric
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver and Passenger Electric
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
Premium Leather
Cloth
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver and Passenger Electric
Not Applicable
Driver Seat
Driver and Passenger Electric
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Premium interior with large touchscreen, digital cluster, leather seats, and advanced driver assistance features
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen EX-8 Tipper grade before assuming a feature is included.
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Premium Leather
-
Interior Colours
6
3
Seat Trim
Premium Leather
Cloth
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Digital instrument cluster
Spec
CR-V
EX-8 Tipper
Infotainment System
10.25-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
12 Premium
Not Available
Navigation System
Built-in
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Voice Recognition
Built-in
-
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Infotainment Display
10.25-inch Touchscreen
-
Audio Speakers
12 Premium
Not Available
Audio System
12 Premium
-
Display Audio
10.25-inch Touchscreen
-
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Connected Services
Standard
SYNC
Voice Control
Built-in
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
Bluetooth
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Multi Information Display
-
Digital display
Spec
CR-V
EX-8 Tipper
LED Headlamps
LED Matrix
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
LED
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
19-inch Premium Alloy
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
3
Roof Type
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Body Type
SUV
Van
DRL
LED
Not Available
Fog Lights
LED
-
Front Fog Lights
LED
-
Led Headlights
LED Matrix
Halogen
Auto Headlights
LED Matrix
-
Automatic Headlamps
LED Matrix
-
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Not Available
Electric Blind Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
3
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors Auto
-
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Not Available
Headlamp Levelling
LED Matrix
-
Headlamps
LED Matrix
Halogen
Headlight Type
LED Matrix
Halogen
Headlights
LED Matrix
Halogen
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
CR-V
EX-8 Tipper
Approach Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
22 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
450 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Electronic AWD Lock
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
20 deg
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
22 deg
-
Ground Clearance Max
198 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance Min
198 mm
200 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
450 mm
-
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
CR-V
EX-8 Tipper
Tyre Size
235/55 R19
Not Available
Wheel Type
19-inch Premium Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch Premium Alloy
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Tyre Type
235/55 R19
-
Wheel Diameter
19-inch Premium Alloy
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard
-
Brakes
Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Adaptive
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Wheel Material
19-inch Premium Alloy
-
Wheels
19-inch Premium Alloy
-
Spec
CR-V
EX-8 Tipper
Service Interval
10000 km / 12 months
15000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
Moderate
-
Battery Warranty
8 Years
4
Maintenance Plan
8 Years
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
10000 km / 12 months
15000 km / 12 months
Service Plan Duration
8 Years
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
8 Years
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan
8 Years
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Intervals
10000 km / 12 months
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
-
15000
Alternator
-
120A
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
CR-V
EX-8 Tipper
Warranty Years
3
5
Warranty Kilometers
3
5
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Basic Warranty
3
5
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Warranty
3
5
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Spec
CR-V
EX-8 Tipper
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km
Not Applicable
Start Stop System
Standard
-
Hybrid System Type
Self-Charging Hybrid
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Hybrid
Diesel
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
-
Idle CO2 Output
110
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
110
-
Spec
CR-V
EX-8 Tipper
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
CR-V
EX-8 Tipper
Ownership Role
Top
Top
Price Zar
819900 ZAR
679500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
819900
679500
Starting Price Zar
819900
679500
In depth: how these cars differ
This CR-V and EX-8 Tipper comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: CR-V 77 vs EX-8 Tipper 58.
Efficiency index: CR-V 80 vs EX-8 Tipper 29.
Safety-equipment index: CR-V 91 vs EX-8 Tipper 94.
Practicality index: CR-V 66 vs EX-8 Tipper 67.
Ownership-cover index: CR-V 60 vs EX-8 Tipper 65.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
CR-V leads by 12 points
CR-V has a modest catalogue-index lead, while EX-8 Tipper remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
CR-V
Performance
77/100
Efficiency
80/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
66/100
Ownership
60/100
EX-8 Tipper
Performance
58/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHonda CR-V
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 64 pts for EX-8 Tipper
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CR-V leads. However, EX-8 Tipper may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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