2021 Honda CR-V launched in Thailand, gets intelligent safety technology

KUALA LUMPUR: Honda Automobile Thailand, the official distributor of the brand in Thailand, has launched the 2021 CR-V. Thus, making Honda the first country in the Asia and Oceania region to get the SUV icon. The car is a blend of luxury, premium-ness, and sportiness.

The exterior of it is tastefully designed with all the cuts and curves falling in the right place. A few of the outstanding design elements are -

• Gloss Black grille
• New front bumpers
• Full LED headlights with DRL
• LED Sequential turn lights
• Full LED taillights
• Panoramic electric sunroof with One-Touch on-off system
• 18-inch sport design alloy wheels

The cabin is very comforting and spacious. The company is offering the new CR-V in two seating configurations - 5-seater and 7-seater. In both the variants, we get to see the car decorated in wood and piano black material. Further, the SUV is packed with following premium comforting amenities -

• Wireless charger
• Driver Memory Seat
• Auto foldable side door mirror
• 8-way electrically adjustable driver's seat with 4-way electric push button
• i-Dual Zone automatic left/right temperature control air-con system
• Superior air-con system for 2nd and 3rd row (7 seat version)
• 7-inch touch screen supports Apple CarPlay and Siri voice control
• Multi-functional steering wheel
• Automatic open-close trunk lid

In Thailand, the all-new CR-V is available in two engine options - a 1.6-litre i-DIRECT 4-cylinder turbo-diesel engine and a 2.4-litre 4-cylinder DOHC i-VTEC petrol engine. The former makes 160 hp at 4,000 rpm and 350 Nm at 2,000 rpm and is paired with a 9-speed automatic gearbox. The petrol engine, on the other hand, produces 173 hp at 6,200 rpm and 224 Nm at 4,000 rpm, it is combined to a CVT automatic gearbox.

2021 Honda CR-V price and variants details -

• DT-EL 4WD diesel engine (7 seats) - 1,759,000 baht
• Petrol engine, 2.4 EL 4WD model (7 seats) - 1,579,000 baht (RM 213,864)
• 2.4 E 7 seater gasoline engine - 1,419,000 baht (RM 192,193)
• Petrol engine, Model 2.4 ES 4WD (5 seats) - 1,529,000 baht (RM 207,091)
• Petrol engine, 2.4 S version (5 seats) - 1,369,000 baht (RM 185,420)

We are waiting for Honda Malaysia to make such an announcement soon until then let's enjoy the car in pictures.

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