The Honda CR-V RS Hybrid joins the local range, adding all-wheel drive, a hybrid powertrain and a sportier aesthetic. Here’s what’s new plus how much you can expect to pay.
The Honda CR-V is one of the Japanese brand’s legacy offerings and the sales figures highlight just how popular this SUV has been globally. It’s easily Honda’s best-selling vehicle and more than 15 million have found homes worldwide.
Prior to this RS Hybrid derivative joining the local range, the 6th-generation Honda CR-V line-up comprised just a single model, the 7-seater Exclusive. Slotting in at R91 400 less is the new 5-seater Honda CR-V RS Hybrid. Officially, it’s badged as the CR-V RS e:HEV AWD, which gives you some clue about its powertrain.
Honda CR-V RS hybrid engine
The engine on duty is a 2.0-litre, naturally-aspirated 4-cylinder petrol engine which makes 106 kW and 189 Nm. Thanks to the addition of two electric motors, the total outputs are 135 kW and 335 Nm, meaning the CR-V RS should be both punchy and efficient. Honda claims 5.4 L/100 km and the vehicle has an e-CVT.
It’s worth pointing out that this hybrid power system does not require plugging in, as the powertrain is self charging and features regeneration. The CR-V is able to run on electric power when pulling away and in traffic, switching to petrol power on the open road.
The CR-V now features all-wheel drive and while the vehicle is primarily front-wheel driven, the rear wheels supply torque before slip occurs.
Trim level
The Honda CR-V RS Hybrid comes with the following features:
- RS styling with dual exhaust and gloss-black bumpers
- RS-style leather trim with red stitching and white ambient lighting
- Panoramic sunroof
- LED headlights
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- 5 seats as opposed to the 7-seater flagship
- Head-up display
- Lane-watch camera
- Honda Sensing ADAS package (adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, collision mitigation braking system etc)
- Front/rear parking sensors and 360-degree camera
- 9-inch touchscreen infotainment
- 10-inch instrument cluster
- 15 W wireless phone charging
- USB-C charging ports
- 8-speaker audio
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Dual-zone climate control
- Electric tailgate
How much does the Honda CR-V RS Hybrid cost in South Africa?
The new addition to the Honda range is sold with a 5-year/90 000 km service plan with intervals every 15 000 km, a 5-year/200 000 km warranty, a hybrid system warranty of 8-year/200 000 km as well as 3 years of roadside assistance.
| 2.0L RS e:HEV AWD 5-seater | R949 900 |
| 1.5T Exclusive 7-seater | R1 041 300 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Honda CR-V 2.0 RS e:HEV AWD Hybrid: Priced from R949,900
- Honda CR-V 1.5T Exclusive 7-Seater: Priced from R1,041,300
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David Taylor
Having contributed to multiple motoring titles as well helping run the public relations machine of the Johannesburg International Motor Show, Dave has experience in both sides of the motoring industry. He's based in the Western Cape and is responsible for the performance testing, photography & weekly YouTube news for Cars.co.za.
