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Honda CR-V

Price in South Africa, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Built on Honda’s global SUV platform with focus on comfort and safety Current version Original current-generation version Body style SUV
CR-V is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.
ZAR 819,900
On-road in
ZAR 834,719
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 819,900
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,500
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,300
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 850
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,200
Insurance
ZAR 6,969
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 819,900
Finance estimate from ZAR 12,096/month Based on 1.5T Comfort CVT Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:1993cc (2.0L) Torque:335Nm (247 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:198mm (7.8″) Power:204kW (274 bhp) Boot497L (17.5 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 20 km/l (47 mpg)
City 17 km/l (40 mpg)
Highway 19 km/l (45 mpg)
User Reported 10–12 city / 13–16 hwy km/l Medium confidence · 16 reviews

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Honda CR-V in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 12,096
Total Interest
ZAR 175,756
Total Payable
ZAR 725,756
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment, using the 1.5T Comfort CVT. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Honda CR-V

CR-V is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.

The CR-V has a clearer South African buying case when its suv shape is connected to the work it must do. The useful starting points are a South African price reference of R689,900 and engine of 1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size. For a buyer searching the CR-V price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. An SUV body describes the opportunity; Petrol power and a South African price reference of R689,900 describe the conditions around it. For this South African suv, the owner should weigh a e-CVT transmission against the route, load and cost of the vehicle. A proper look at the CR-V begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, a power output of 190 kW sits beside a CVT transmission, while a CVT Automatic transmission sets a practical boundary. The CR-V is not best understood by one headline number. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a CVT Automatic transmission, a two-wheel drive drivetrain and a front-wheel drive drivetrain. Petrol power describes the opportunity; a South African price reference of R689,900 and engine of 1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol describe the conditions around it. The useful starting points are engine of 1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol and a power output of 190 kW; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size. Here, a CVT transmission sits beside a CVT Automatic transmission, while a two-wheel drive drivetrain sets a practical boundary. The useful starting points are a CVT Automatic transmission and a two-wheel drive drivetrain; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size for CR-V. For family travel, the deciding question is whether the vehicle remains comfortable and affordable after ordinary fuel, insurance, tyre and service costs are included for CR-V. Here, a South African price reference of R689,900 sits beside engine of 1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol, while a power output of 190 kW sets a practical boundary for CR-V. That combination is more useful than treating every derivative as interchangeable for CR-V. The buyer should compare the actual vehicle offered in South Africa, including its price, equipment and support terms for CR-V

Honda CR-V — Quick Facts

Honda CR-V Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.5T Comfort CVT Base Petrol Efficiency14.5 km/l CVT ZAR 689,900
1.5T Elegance CVT Mid Petrol Efficiency14.3 km/l CVT ZAR 749,900
2.0 Hybrid e:HEV Top Hybrid Efficiency20 km/l e-CVT ZAR 819,900
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.5T Comfort CVT Base Petrol Efficiency14.5 km/l CVT ZAR 689,900
1.5T Elegance CVT Mid Petrol Efficiency14.3 km/l CVT ZAR 749,900
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
2.0 Hybrid e:HEV Top Hybrid Efficiency20 km/l e-CVT ZAR 819,900
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Honda CR-V Specifications

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Body Style
SUV
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
1750 kg
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
Current
Segment
SUV
Model Introduced Year
2023
Production Status
active
Model Year
2026
Vehicle Type
SUV
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
5.7 m
Front Headroom
970 mm
Rear Headroom
970 mm
Front Legroom
1049 mm
Rear Legroom
1041 mm
Engine
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
Direct Injection + Electric Motor Assist
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
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
e-CVT
Top Speed
195 km/h
0-100 km/h
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
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
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Electronic AWD Lock
4WD Hi Range
Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
LSD Available
Electronic AWD Control
Drivetrain Layout
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
eCVT Automatic
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD
Low Range
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Available
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
eCVT Automatic
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
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
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 Mixed
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
TCS
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
6
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
AEB
Standard
BA
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Driver Airbag
6
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
EBD
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Pre-Collision System
Standard
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Around View Monitor
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
Park Assist
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Reverse Camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Reversing Camera
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Auto Lights
LED Matrix
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
6
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Premium interior with large touchscreen, digital cluster, leather seats, and advanced driver assistance features
Driver Seat
Driver and Passenger Electric
Seat Adjustment
Driver and Passenger Electric
Ambient Lighting
Multi-Color Ambient
Steering Type
Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver and Passenger Electric
Adjustable Driver Seat
Driver and Passenger Electric
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver and Passenger Electric
Heated Seats
Front and Rear
Ventilated Seats
Front
Fabric Seats
Premium Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Seat Material
Premium Leather
Interior Colours
6
Seat Trim
Premium Leather
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Premium Leather
Source Model Column
cr-v
Boot Space Seats Folded
497 l
Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Wireless Charging
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
AC Type
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Unlocking
Smart Key
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
Power Windows
All Doors Auto
Climate Control
Tri-Zone Climate Control
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
Variant Role
Core range derivative
Vdc
Standard
Accelerator 0 100
8.5 sec
Air Conditioning
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Bed Extender
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Smart Key
Walk Away Lock
Smart Key
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
Hands-free Electric Tailgate
Wireless Charger
Standard
Remote Central Locking
Smart Key
Rim Size
19-inch Premium Alloy
Roof Rack Compatibility
Standard
Sonar
Front and Rear
Sound System
12 Premium
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
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Trim Level
top
Electric Tailgate
Hands-free Electric Tailgate
Automatic Headlamps
LED Matrix
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Navigation System
Built-in
Connected Services
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Infotainment System
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
USB Ports
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Audio System
12 Premium
Display Audio
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch Touchscreen inches
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Voice Recognition
Built-in
Infotainment Display
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Audio Speakers
12 Premium
Number of Speakers
12 Premium
Android Auto
Wireless
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
Voice Control
Built-in
Headlights
LED Matrix
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED Headlamps
LED Matrix
Alloy Wheel Design
19-inch Premium Alloy
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
Roof Rails
Standard
Fog Lamps
LED
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Led Headlights
LED Matrix
Front Fog Lights
LED
Fog Lights
LED
DRL
LED
Body Type
SUV
Auto Headlights
LED Matrix
Automatic Headlamps
LED Matrix
Roof Type
Panoramic Sunroof
Exterior Colour Options
6
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
198 mm
Ground Clearance Min
198 mm
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
22 deg
Approach Angle Deg
20 deg
Departure Angle Deg
22 deg
Wading Depth
450 mm
Wading Depth Mm
450 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Locking Differential
Electronic AWD Lock
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Approach Angle
20 deg
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Wheel Material
19-inch Premium Alloy
Wheels
19-inch Premium Alloy
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Type
Disc
Wheel Type
Alloy
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Tyre Size
235/55 R19
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch Premium Alloy
Tyre Type
235/55 R19
Brake Type Rear
Disc
Brake Type Front
Disc
Wheel Diameter
19-inch Premium Alloy in
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Brakes
Disc
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Adaptive
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Rear Spring Type
Multi-Link
Power Steering
Electric Power Steering
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
Chassis Material
Monocoque
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Service Plan Distance
8 Years km
Service Plan
8 Years
Service Interval
10000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
8 Years
Maintenance Plan
8 Years
Approx Service Cost
Moderate
Service Intervals
10000 km / 12 months
Engine Oil Change Interval
10000 km / 12 months
Service Plan Duration
8 Years
Warranty
3
Warranty Years
3 years
Basic Warranty
3
Warranty Kilometers
100000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Start Stop System
Standard
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
CO2 Emissions G Km
110
Idle CO2 Output
110
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Hybrid System Type
Self-Charging Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
Hybrid
Owner Review Count
16
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
16 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
13 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Min
10 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
12 l/100km
Starting Price Zar
819900
Ownership Role
Top
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Starting Price
819900
Price Zar
819900 ZAR

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Make
Honda
Brand
Honda
Brand Slug
honda
Configuration Note
Hybrid / Automatic
Country
South Africa
Country Slug
south-africa
Variant
2.0 Hybrid e:HEV
Market
South Africa
Source URL
https://www.honda.co.za/cars/cr-v
Source Page URL
https://www.honda.co.za/cars/cr-v
Source Name
Official OEM South Africa
OEM URL
https://www.honda.co.za/cars/cr-v
Model
CR-V
Average Fuel Consumption
5
Claimed Fuel Consumption
5 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
20 l/100km
Combined Consumption
5
Combined Consumption L 100km
5 l/100km
Fuel Economy Combined
5
Price Source
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Driving fit

Where the Honda CR-V Fits Best

A practical view of the buyer and roads this model is best suited to.

Who buys this

The Honda CR-V is a current South African SUV positioned for buyers who want lower-consumption technology without leaving the SUV format. A shopper researching CR-V should separate need from showroom appeal. If a South African price reference of R689,900 solves a problem every week, it deserves real consideration

City
In South African use, the CR-V has to deal with short urban trips, hot-weather highway running, rougher suburban surfaces and the cost discipline that comes with finance, insurance and tyres. Around town, CR-V should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The relevance of a CVT Automatic transmission becomes obvious on a busy weekday, while a two-wheel drive drivetrain is worth checking before a purchase built around tight parking or frequent loading
Highway
On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the CR-V out with the load it normally carries. Engine of 1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol gives context, but a number cannot show how a power output of 190 kW feels on a gradient. For highway buyers, the CR-V needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Check how it tracks on uneven tar, how the transmission responds after a downshift and whether the boot or load area remains usable for CR-V. Engine of 2.0L Hybrid Petrol helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort for CR-V
Off-Road
If the CR-V will leave smooth tar, test the actual road rather than the image around it. The rough-road question has to be answered by hardware for CR-V. On a known gravel or farm access section, inspect clearance, tyre sidewalls, underbody exposure, approach angles and recovery access for CR-V. A South African price reference of R819,900 may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor petrol alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability for CR-V. Keep the speed and route within what the exact local derivative can support for CR-V

Honda CR-V — Should You Buy It?

CR-V deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

Ownership and cabin detail is not just a brochure exercise: infotainment screen references around 9-inch Touchscreen and 10.25-inch Touchscreen; airbag coverage around 6; warranty cover listed as 3; service or maintenance cover listed as 24 Months and 8 Years, and trim-by-trim equipment still matters when comparing monthly cost. CR-V is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in a South African price reference of R689,900 and accept the limitation represented by a CVT transmission. A fair review of CR-V should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of a front-wheel drive drivetrain, a South African price reference of R749,900 and a South African price reference of R819,900 can be valuable for the right driver for CR-V. The same package may feel expensive or inconvenient if the vehicle spends its life in a different role for CR-V. Drive the exact version loaded as it will be used, then read the service, warranty, tyre and insurance costs beside the purchase price for CR-V

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓South African price: R689,900
  • ✓Engine: 1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
  • ✓Power output: 190 kW
  • ✓Transmission: CVT
  • ✓Gearbox: CVT Automatic
  • ✓Drivetrain: 4x2
  • ✓Drive layout: FWD
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for CR-V can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for CR-V depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written CR-V quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate CR-V budget.
  • ✕A short CR-V test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕CR-V capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent CR-V grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published CR-V figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm CR-V stock and support terms.

Honda CR-V FAQs

Current recommended retail prices for the Honda CR-V run from R689,900 to R819,900, depending on the derivative. Compare the exact trim before calculating finance because options, insurance and dealer charges can change the final monthly cost.

The current south african range comprises 1.5T Comfort CVT, 1.5T Elegance CVT, 2.0 Hybrid e:HEV. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the Honda CR-V is 198 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The Honda CR-V engine specification depends on derivative: 1.5T Comfort CVT, 1.5T Elegance CVT: 1498 cc, 190 kW (255 bhp); 2.0 Hybrid e:HEV: 1993 cc, 204 kW (274 bhp). Compare the exact trim because its gearbox and equipment may also differ.

Combined fuel-economy figures differ across the Honda CR-V range: 1.5T Comfort CVT: 14.5 km/l; 1.5T Elegance CVT: 14.3 km/l; 2.0 Hybrid e:HEV: 20 km/l.

The Honda CR-V is a current South African SUV positioned for buyers who want lower-consumption technology without leaving the SUV format. A shopper researching CR-V should separate need from showroom appeal.

In South African use, the CR-V has to deal with short urban trips, hot-weather highway running, rougher suburban surfaces and the cost discipline that comes with finance, insurance and tyres. Around town, CR-V should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration.

On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the CR-V out with the load it normally carries. Engine of 1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol gives context, but a number cannot show how a power output of 190 kW feels on a gradient.

Buyers researching the Honda CR-V often compare it with rivals such as Chery Tiggo 9 , Jaecoo J7 SHS , Jetour T1 i-DM , Nissan X-Trail , Toyota Fortuner . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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Toyota Fortuner from ZAR 685,900
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Dongfeng 007 Electric
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Sedan 3 Variants
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Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dawn Diesel
Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dawn
Pickup 1 Variant
From ZAR 672,699
Suzuki Eeco Petrol
Suzuki Eeco
Van 2 Variants
From ZAR 196,900
KIA Carens Diesel
KIA Carens
Mpv 4 Variants
From ZAR 399,995

Other Current Honda Models in South Africa

Models currently listed for sale in the south african range.

Honda Amaze Petrol
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Amaze
Sedan 3 Variants
Starting from ZAR 254,900
Honda Civic RS Petrol
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Civic RS
Sedan 1 Variant
Starting from ZAR 725,000
Honda Civic Type R Petrol
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Civic Type R
Sedan 1 Variant
Starting from ZAR 1,021,600
Honda Elevate Petrol
Honda
Elevate
SUV 2 Variants
Starting from ZAR 369,900

Data verified against: Honda Official South Africa Website

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