Honda CR-V 2024: price and specifications

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Honda’s CR-V has been a favourite of Australian SUV buyers since the original arrived in 1997. Honda says CR-V stands for “Comfortable Runabout Vehicle”.

A new generation arrives in 2023 with turbocharged four-cylinder engines and a clever range-topping hybrid that drives like an electric car, intended to take on cars like the best-selling Toyota RAV4.

The new CR-V measures 4704mm long, 1866mm wide and 1681mm tall – unless you have a model with the roof-racks, which extends the height to 1691mm.

All CR-Vs come with a five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty; five years of complimentary roadside assistance and five years capped pricing servicing. In Australia, Honda uses a novel new ‘agency model’ for selling cars, meaning what you see price-wise is what you pay. It’s intended to do away with haggling at dealers.

In this article, we break down the pricing and equipment lists of each 2024 CR-V grade. 

What does the Honda CR-V include in each grade?

Honda offers its CR-V in four distinct grades or equipment levels: VTi X, VTi L, VTi LX and the range-topping hybrid eHEV RS.

All models are powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged inline-four producing 140kW and 240Nm, except the top-spec eHEV RS. 

The eHEV RS uses a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated inline-four as a generator, charging a small battery pack which then powers two electric motors which propel the car, making it a petrol-powered electric car (sort of). The eHEV RS’s total system output is 152kW.

All models are front-wheel-drive as standard except the VTi LX, which has standard all-wheel-drive. The VTi L can be optioned with all-wheel-drive for an additional $2500.

All CR-V models require minimum 91RON fuel and feature 57-litre fuel tank. 

The VTi X and VTi L are available as seven-seaters for an additional $2300 and $2500 respectively. Seven-seat models feature full-length curtain airbags, protecting third row occupants.

All five-seat models come standard with a full-size spare wheel except the eHEV RS, which has a puncture repair kit. Seven-seat models have a space-saver spare.

Standard equipment on the VTi X includes:

• Driver attention monitor
• 11 airbags
• Wireless phone charger
• 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat
• Basic steering wheel (non-leather)
• Cloth seat trim
• Manually adjustable front passenger seat
• 9.0-inch central touchscreen infotainment system
• 8-speaker sound system
• Wireless Apple CarPlay
• Wired Android Auto
• DAB digital radio
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Reversing camera
• Alarm and immobiliser
• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Honda Connect smartphone app with five-year complimentary subscription
• Independent rear suspension
• Electric powered rear tailgate
• Dusk-sensing headlights
• Second-row air vents
• Auto up/down electric windows (driver only)
• Manually dimming rear vision mirror
• Remote keyless entry
• Immobiliser and alarm

Honda’s safety Sensing system is standard across the range and includes:

• Lane departure alert 
• Lane trace assist 
• Pre-collision safety system with pedestrian and daytime cyclist detection
• Intersection turn assist 
• Emergency steering assist 
• Road sign assist
• Automatic high beam
• Active cruise control (all speeds)

The VTi L has everything the VTi X has, but adds:

• Blind spot monitors
• Rear cross traffic alert
• Two-position driver’s seat memory
• Heated front seats
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Leather-appointed seat trim
• 4-way power adjustable front passenger seat
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Satellite navigation
• Roof rails
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Auto up/down electric windows (all passengers)
• Tinted windows (rear windows and luggage area only)
• Auto-dimming rear vision mirror
• ‘Smart’ keycard

The VTi L seven-seater comes with a standard panoramic sunroof.

The VTi LX builds the goodies list even further by adding:

• Standard all-wheel-drive
• 10.2-inch digital instrument display
• Bose 12-speaker sound system including sub-woofer
• 19-inch alloy wheels (gloss black)
• Panoramic sunroof
• Reverse auto-tilt passenger side mirror
• Matte black front and rear sports bumpers
• Auto-levelling headlights
• Ambient front interior lighting
• Front door courtesy lights

On top of the VTi LX, the top-spec eHEV RS adds:

• Hybrid powertrain (5.5L/100km claimed combined efficiency)
• Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
• Sport mode
• Black headliner
• Alloy sports pedals
• Piano black door mirrors
• Body colour front and rear sports bumpers
• Acoustic glass (front side doors only)
• LED active cornering lights
• Rear LED fog lights
• Black, leather-appointed trim with red stitching

Honda CR-V 2024: prices in Australia

All prices listed are before on-road costs.

• VTi X: $44,500
• VTi L: $48,800
• VTi X 7-seat: $46,800
• VTi L 7-seat: $53,000
• VTi L AWD: $51,300
• VTi LX AWD: $57,000
• Hybrid eHEV RS: $59,900