The 2023 Honda CR-V doesn’t see any changes compared to the 2022 model, including on list price. The price of the service goes up, however.
The current CR-V has now been replaced by a new model overseas, but Honda has yet to confirm an exact launch time for Australia.
From 1 October 2022 each scheduled service is made $74 more expensive than before. Pricing is currently capped at $199 per service for the first year.
All-wheel drive prices across the 2023 CR-V range start at $35,900 for the CR-V Vi and top out with the CR-V VTi LX AWD at $53,600.
Last year saw the introduction of the CR-V Black Edition which remains in the lineup and features heated front seats, LaneWatch blind spot monitoring and rear privacy glass.
From mid-2021 Honda is implementing fixed remote-drive prices across the country across its range.
The agency sales model is not all smooth sailing for Honda, with overall sales falling from 17,562 in 2021 to 14,215 in 2022 due to limited supply.
When it launched the agency sales model, the brand said it aimed to sell around 20,000 cars a year.
The CR-V is still the brand’s best-selling vehicle in the country, with 8123 sales in 2022.
The Japanese SUV offers a seven-seat option, and is one of the few vehicles still in its segment to do so. Other options include the Mitsubishi Outlander and the Nissan X-Trail.
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CR-V Black Edition
pricing
- 2023 Honda CR-V Vi: $35,900
- 2023 Honda CR-V VTi: $38,900
- 2023 Honda CR-V VTi 7: $40,900
- 2023 Honda CR-V VTi X: $41,900
- 2023 Honda CR-V VTi 7 +Luxe: $43,700
- 2023 Honda CR-V Black Edition: $44,900
- 2023 Honda CR-V VTi L AWD: $46,200
- 2023 Honda CR-V VTi L7: $49,500
- 2023 Honda CR-V VTi LX AWD: $53,600
All prices are drive away.
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Honda CR-V VTi LX
Engine
The 2023 Honda CR-V is available with a choice of two engines.
The base engine, only offered on the Vi, is a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder produce 113kW power and 189Nm of torque, mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
Another engine is a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. Although it has a smaller displacement than the base engine, the turbocharged motor offers 140kW and 240Nm.
It’s also fitted with a CVT as standard, and a choice of front- or all-wheel drive is available.
Dimensions
The 2023 Honda CR-V measures at 4635mm long, 1855mm broad and 1679mm high, with a 2660mm wheelbase.
In the five-seat CR-V model, there is 522L from the cargo space. This develops into 1084L with the second row folded when measured to the window.
In the seven-seat model, there is 150L from the cargo space. Fold the third row and this expands to 472Land fold the second line and there 936L measured to the window.
The Honda CR-V has a braked towing capacity of 1500kg in the five-seater model and 1000kg in the seven-seater model.
Service and Warranty
Servicing is done every 12 months or 10,000km – whichever comes first.
Starting October 1, 2022, the first five services are capped at $199. That means the CR-V will cost $995 to service over the first five years, up from $625 previously.
The CR-V is backed by a five-year unlimited kilometer warranty.
Safety
The CR-V has a five stars safety rating from ANCAP, on the back of tests carried out in 2017.
Base Vi models miss out on autonomous emergency braking and lane keep assist, although they are available across the range as part of Honda Sensing’s suite of driver assistance functions.
The Honda Sensing suite also includes adaptive cruise control and lane and road departure warning. LaneWatch blind spot monitoring is standard on VTi X and up.
There are standard front, side and curtain airbags, and curtain airbags extend to the third row in seven-seat models.
Standard Equipment
Standard equipment at the base CR-V Vi including:
- Dual zone climate control
- 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Two USB ports
- Halogen headlights
- Cruise control
- Reverse camera
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Full size alloy spare wheel
Move to VT or VT 7 add:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Lane-departure warning
- Lane-keep helping
- Road clearance mitigation
- Adaptive cruise control
- Center console 12V power outlet
- Automatic walking door lock
- Keyless entry and start
- Boot luggage cover
- Four USB ports
Move to VTi L7 bring:
- Wireless phone charging
- LED headlights and fog lights
- panoramic sunroof
- Rain sensor wipers
- Privacy glass
Network-topping VTi LX AWD pack:
- 19 inch alloy wheels
- Heated door mirrors
- Auto up/down for all windows
- Auto dim rear view mirror
- Leather-wrapped shifter
- LED headlights with active cornering lights
- Four-way power passenger seat
- DAB+ digital radio
You can get more details on all the options and inclusions across the Honda CR-V variants by downloading the official brochure. You’ll be able to find a side-by-side comparison of the differences between each CR-V variant. Honda also offers three genuine accessory packs, but you can pick and choose individual options using the official configuration
Color
Honda CR-V Vi 2023 is available in the following finishes:
- Pearl White Platinum
- Lunar Silver Metal
- Metallic Gray Meteoroid
Honda CR-V Black Edition 2023 is available in the following finishes:
- Pearl White Platinum
- Pearly black crystal
All other CR-V models offer these additional trims:
- Light up the red metal
- Cosmic Blue metallic
- Pearly black crystal
- Brilliant Sporty Blue metallic
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