2020 Honda CR-V price and specs

Honda offers eight CR-V variants, with prices ranging from $28,290 before on-road costs for the base Vi to $44,290 before on-roads for the all-wheel drive VTi-LX.

The CR-V is one of the longest-running names in the now-packed mid-sized SUV market, having first appeared in 1995. It’s grown significantly since then, both inside and out, and is now into its fifth generation.

Pricing

• 2020 Honda CR-V Vi: $28,290
• 2020 Honda CR-V VTi: $30,690
• 2020 Honda CR-V 50 Years Edition: $32,090
• 2020 Honda CR-V VTi-S: $33,290
• 2020 Honda CT-V VTi-E seven seat: $34,490
• 2020 Honda VTi-S AWD: $36,490
• Honda VTi-L seven seat: $38,990
• Honda VTi-LX AWD: $44,290

All prices exclude on-road costs

Engines

Two engines are available in the CR-V. The base engine, only offered on the cheapest model, is a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder offering 113kW and 189Nm, mated with a CVT transmission.

The other engine is a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder. Although it’s smaller than the base engine, the turbocharged motor offers 140kW and 240Nm.

It’s also paired with a CVT as standard, and buyers can choose between front– or all–wheeldrive.

Fuel Economy

The bigger, non-turbocharged 2020 Honda CR-V engine is the thirstier option.

It returns 7.6L/100km on the combined cycle, while the smaller 1.5-litre engine offers claimed economy of 7.0L/100km.

Safety

The CR-V has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, on the back of testing conducted in 2017.

Base models miss out on autonomous emergency braking and lane-keeping assist, although it is available on all-wheel drive variants.

Dimensions

The 2020 Honda CR-V measures 4596mm long, 1855mm wide and 1689mm tall, with a 2660mm wheelbase.

Boot space is listed at 522L with the rear seats in place, and 1084L with them folded.

Standard Equipment

Standard equipment on the base CR-V Vi includes:

• Manual air conditioning
• Rear air vents
• 5.0-inch touchscreen
• Driver attention monitoring
• Tyre pressure monitoring
• Rear parking sensors
• 17-inch alloy wheels

Moving to the VTi adds:

• A chrome exhaust pipe finisher
• Roof rails
• Keyless entry and start
• Dual-zone climate control
• 7.0-inch touchscreen
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Four USB ports

Moving to the VTi-S brings:

• Powered tailgate
• Automatic headlights
• Satellite navigation
• Luggage cover
• Camera-based blind-spot monitoring
• Front parking sensors

The seven-seat VTi-E gains:

• Third-row seating
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Power-adjustable driver’s seat
• Leather seat trim

The seven-seat VTi-L offers:

• Rain-sensing wipers
• Panoramic sunroof
• Automatic headlamps

Because it isn’t a seven-seater, the VTi-S AWD doesn’t get an electric driver seat or panoramic sunroof. It is offered with:

• Two-tone fabric seats
• Automatic high-beam headlamps
• Autonomous emergency braking
• Lane departure warning
• Lane keeping assist
• Road departure mitigation
• Adaptive cruise control

Finally, the range-topping VTi-LX features:

• An auto-tilting mirror for the passenger-side mirror
• Panoramic sunroof
• LED headlamps
• Rear privacy glass
• Auto-dimming rear mirror
• Power-adjustable front seats
• Heated front seats
• Leather trim
• Digital radio

Servicing

Servicing takes place every 12 months or 10,000km – whichever comes first.

Each of the first 10 services is priced at $312, which means the first five years of maintenance costs a total of $1560 regardless of which model you select.

The CR-V is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.