Honda CR-V 2023: next-generation SUV revealed with plug-in hybrid power

In the short innings since its late-2023 launch, the new sixth-generation Honda CR-V has made quite the critical splash. And no variant in the freshen The flagship version of Honda’s new midsize CR-V SUV is impressive. But does it stack up as a six-month long-term ownership proposition

The turbocharged models of Honda’s new, sixth-generation CR-V have left us impressed, but as the world moves away from fossil fuels, the future of this Range-topping hybrid the best to drive of all new CR-Vs – even if we’d probably still recommend the cheaper VTi LX AWD

Honda’s new, sixth-generation CR-V is bigger, more refined and more grown-up than before. And it’s absolutely worth a look over the all-conquering rival Honda’s new CR-V feels all grown up, and importantly a worthy rival to Toyota’s RAV4 – even if it’s lost some of the quirkiness and character

In 2022, the Honda CR-V is beginning to show its age. So does this SUV bring anything to the table other than great value for money?

Should you buy the 2021 Honda CR-V? Is the CR-V VTi-LX worth the money? Is the CR-V better than RAV4 and CX-5?

The new 2018 Honda CR-V is a substantial improvement over the old car, with a seven-seat option, a turbo engine, lots of space and a comfortable ride.

Remember the diminutive, fuel-sipping Japanese ‘Kei’ cars that used to populate Aussie roads during decades past? They never sold in huge numbers but they Unlike everyone else, Honda’s new small EV happens to be a tiny Kei-car on steroids – an engineering-led marvel that prioritises urban agility, space utilisation and driving fun

It’s been nearly a quarter of a century since the Honda Prelude was unceremoniously killed off – a lifetime for many Honda fans – during an era that also Honda revives the long-dead ‘personal coupe’ category with a sixth-gen Prelude featuring Type R-flavoured handling, Civic Hybrid slickness and a welcome degree of comfort.

Honda Civic hybrid delivers excellent fuel consumption and dynamic handling, but pricing is hard to swallow

Honda’s Type R legacy is three decades in the making. Cooked up originally as a hard-core version of the groundbreakingly reliable NSX sports car, the More than just another hot hatch, the latest FL5 Civic Type R offers Porsche levels of poise and panache — that makes it good high-performance value.

It’s back. After a quarter of a century away, the Honda Prelude returns for its sixth generation as a car – on the surface of it – quite unlike those The Prelude is back after a 25-year hiatus, but can it thrive with a modest Civic eHEV powertrain?

Small-SUV buyers are spoilt for choice in Australia, and the Honda HR-V continues as one of the models offering a fuel-efficient hybrid. The Japanese Honda has now given its smallest SUV a first major update. We find out if the updates make the HR-V more appealing.

Before the SUV came along, Australia loved a big sedan. We bought them in droves, adored them for their big boots and spacious back seats, and even raced Need a hybrid sedan but can’t bring yourself to buy a Toyota Camry? Honda’s impressively accomplished new Accord e-HEV RS could be for you

If you ignore the relatively niche CR-Z hybrid sports coupe (2011-13), the ZR-V medium SUV marks the arrival of Honda Australia’s first new mainstream Honda is poised for a two-pronged attack in the medium SUV segment – starting with a roomy Mazda CX-5-sized five-seater called the ZR-V

The new-generation FL5 2023 Honda Civic Type R has arrived to snatch the crown as the hot hatch king. And it has large rubber boots to fill given it hopes The hot-hatch benchmark returns to reclaim its front-drive performance throne, but can it?

Hybrid 11th-generation Civic arrives with a sparkling chassis and excellent fuel economy, but is $55,000 pushing the friendship too much?

Australian families know that multiple kids means multiple seats when it comes to choosing practical and versatile everyday transport. And seven-seater Chasing Cars and Mamamia team up to answer all the big questions about large family SUVs

Honda’s best-selling CR-V medium SUV has been updated for 2026, introducing new hybrid options at the top and tail of the model range, more safety Updated Honda CR-V gains more hybrid options and tweaked pricing for 2026 to better contend with medium SUV rivals

The all-new Honda CR-V is almost here, but it’s quite a bit more expensive than the outgoing generation. The CR-V SUV now starts from $44,500 The new Honda CR-V is set to go on sale on 1 September 2023 starting from $44,500 driveaway

Honda has stated the next-generation CR-V will go on sale “really soon” though stopped short of pint pointing an exact time frame. The inbound The Honda ZR-V may have just arrived but the new CR-V isn’t far around the corner, with the local distributor promising it will pack lots of space and choice for buyers

With the Honda Civic and HR-V now sourced from Japan, will the sixth-generation CR-V midsize SUV follow suit?

The sixth-generation CR-V will arrive in US showrooms in hybrid and turbo petrol guise – with an Australian release to follow later

The new-generation Honda CR-V looks likely to step up in line with its Civic and HR-V siblings – but will prices rise accordingly?

Official pictures of the new-generation Honda CR-V have confirmed the SUV will possess the more imposing appearance exposed in recent leaks.

Official government filings have uncovered Honda’s new-generation CR-V along with some key facts that give away some important upgrades.

The leaked patent images show a familiar evolution of the popular CR-V midsize SUV which is expected to be revealed later this year.

Based on recent spy shots of the new CR-V undergoing testing in Europe, the renders point to an even larger vehicle than before.

Honda Australia has added to its local range with the new seven-seat CR-V VTi-E, which forms the entry point to seven-seat ownership in the CR-V range.

Honda Australia has confirmed it will introduce its first fully electric vehicle to Australia, along with a slew of hybrid options and upgraded internal A slew of hybrid models and Honda's first locally sold EV are locked in for Australia, with the latter expected to be an EV version of the HR-V small SUV

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