Honda Australia has added a new budget conscious entry-level model to its CR-V lineup priced from $28,290, under cutting the popular Mazda CX-5 Maxx and Toyota RAV4 GX.
The new CR-V Vi is powered by a 113kW/189Nm 2.0-litre i-VTEC engine matched with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) as standard instead of the higher variants’ 140kW/240Nm 1.5-litre turbocharged VTEC engine.
Standard features include 17-inch alloy wheels and full size spare, reversing camera, LED Daytime Running lights, electric parking brake with auto Brake Hold, Bluetooth connectivity with audio streaming on a five-inch Display Audio, six airbags and a five-star ANCAP safety rating.
“CR-V pioneered the SUV segment in Australia, and now with the Vi model it’s even more affordable”, said Honda Australia Director, Mr. Stephen Collins. “CR-V’s strength is it just does so many things so very well. Whether it’s carrying kids and their stuff for the school run, a trip to home from Ikea with a boot-load of flat packs, or driving confidently down a winding country road, Honda CR-V does it all”.
The addition of a new Vi grade makes CR-V more attainable for budget-conscious families. “Our customers were telling us they’d like to a see a CR-V for around $30k, so we’ve been able to deliver a great option in the new Vi grade”, said Mr. Collins.
Key features of the new CR-V Vi:
- 2.0 litre SOHC i-VTEC engine
- CVT
- 17-inch Alloy Wheels
- LED Daytime running lights
- LED Tail lights
- 5-inch display audio with Bluetooth and audio connectivity
- Reversing camera
- Full size spare alloy wheel
- Electric parking brake with Brake Hold
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
- Hill Start Assist (HAS)
- Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Honda CR-V pricing (Excluding on-road costs)
| Grade | Seats | Drivetrain | Pricing |
| Vi | 5 | 2WD | $28,290 |
| VTi | 5 | 2WD | $30,690 |
| VTi-S | 5 | 2WD | $33,290 |
| AWD | $35,490 | ||
| VTi-L | 7 | 2WD | $38,990 |
| VTi-LX | 5 | AWD | $44,290 |