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fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Honda CR-V vs Mahindra S6 Ambulance: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
CR-V starts ZAR 92,249 cheaperCR-V from ZAR 689,900 · S6 Ambulance from ZAR 782,149
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Specification
CR-V
S6 Ambulance
Maximum Power
CR-V204 kW
S6 Ambulance103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
CR-V335 Nm
S6 Ambulance320 Nm
Engine Size
CR-V1993 cc
S6 Ambulance2179 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CR-V20 km/l
S6 Ambulance12.7 km/l
Ground Clearance
CR-V198 mm
S6 Ambulance210 mm
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Spec
CR-V
S6 Ambulance
Model Introduced Year
2023
Not Available
Generation
Built on Honda’s global SUV platform with focus on comfort and safety
Current local listing
Facelift History
Latest generation introduced with improved design, features, and safety technology
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Van
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
-
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
SUV
Van
Tare Mass Kg
1750 kg
2155 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Van
Spec
CR-V
S6 Ambulance
Length
4690 mm
-
Width
1860 mm
-
Height
1690 mm
-
Wheelbase
2700 mm
-
Ground Clearance (Default)
198 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
198 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
497 l
-
Kerb Weight
1750 kg
2155 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2250 kg
3150 kg
Payload Capacity
500 kg
995 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
-
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
-
Front Headroom
970 mm
-
Rear Headroom
970 mm
-
Front Legroom
1049 mm
-
Rear Legroom
1041 mm
-
Spec
CR-V
S6 Ambulance
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
-
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link
-
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Not Available
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Spec
CR-V
S6 Ambulance
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
Not Available
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
-
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
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
5
7.9
Panoramic Roof
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Power Mirrors
All Doors Auto
-
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
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
8.5 sec
-
Air Conditioning
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Not Available
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
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
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
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Sub Frame
Monocoque
-
Surround View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
TPMS
Standard
Not Available
Trim Level
top
-
Unlocking
Smart Key
Not Available
Variant Role
Core range derivative
-
Vdc
Standard
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Smart Key
-
Walk Away Lock
Smart Key
-
Wireless Charger
Standard
Not Available
Spec
CR-V
S6 Ambulance
Engine
2.0L Hybrid Petrol
2.2-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
2179 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
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 @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
335 Nm
320 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
4WD
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
47.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
148.5 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
S6 Ambulance
Gearbox
eCVT Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
All Wheel Drive
4x4
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
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
eCVT Automatic
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
AWD
4x4
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
Not Applicable
Spec
CR-V
S6 Ambulance
Claimed Mileage
20 km/l
12.7 km/l
City Mileage
17 km/l
10.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
19 km/l
14.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
80 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
12.7 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
57
80
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
S6 Ambulance
Airbags
6
Driver and passenger airbags
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
-
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
-
Spec
CR-V
S6 Ambulance
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Spec
CR-V
S6 Ambulance
Seat Material
Premium Leather
Not Applicable
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
-
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
-
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
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Premium Leather
-
Interior Colours
6
-
Seat Trim
Premium Leather
Not Applicable
Spec
CR-V
S6 Ambulance
Infotainment System
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not Available
Android Auto
Wireless
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
12 Premium
Not Available
Navigation System
Built-in
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Not Available
Voice Recognition
Built-in
-
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Not Available
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
Not Available
Connected Services
Standard
-
Voice Control
Built-in
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
-
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Not Available
Spec
CR-V
S6 Ambulance
LED Headlamps
LED Matrix
Not Available
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
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Roof Type
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Body Type
SUV
-
DRL
LED
Not Available
Fog Lights
LED
-
Front Fog Lights
LED
-
Led Headlights
LED Matrix
Not Available
Auto Headlights
LED Matrix
-
Automatic Headlamps
LED Matrix
-
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Not Available
Electric Blind Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors Auto
-
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Not Available
Headlamp Levelling
LED Matrix
-
Headlamps
LED Matrix
Not Available
Headlight Type
LED Matrix
Not Available
Headlights
LED Matrix
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
CR-V
S6 Ambulance
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
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
198 mm
Not Applicable
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Wading Depth Mm
450 mm
-
Spec
CR-V
S6 Ambulance
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
-
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
S6 Ambulance
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
5 years / 90 000 km
Service Plan Distance
8 Years
5 years / 90 000 km
Service Plan
8 Years
5 years / 90 000 km
Service Intervals
10000 km / 12 months
-
Spec
CR-V
S6 Ambulance
Warranty Years
3
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Spec
CR-V
S6 Ambulance
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km
Not Applicable
Start Stop System
Standard
-
Hybrid System Type
Self-Charging Hybrid
-
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
S6 Ambulance
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
S6 Ambulance
Ownership Role
Top
South Africa market model
Price Zar
819900 ZAR
839949 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
top
Starting Price
819900
782149
Starting Price Zar
819900
782149
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