2024 Honda CR-V e:PHEV – Driving, Interior, Exterior (EU Spec)

The sixth generation of the Honda CR-V, the company’s best-selling model globally, debuts with a bolder, more confident appearance and exceptional levels of practicality, safety, connectivity, and comfort.

The popular C-segment SUV will be offered with the choice of either a full hybrid (e:HEV) powertrain or, for the first-time on a European Honda, a plug-in hybrid (e:PHEV) option, delivering dynamic performance and efficiency across the range. This expanded powertrain line up represents Honda’s multi-pathway approach to electrification and offers customers a broad range of products. Within the UK market the Honda CR-V full hybrid (e:HEV) will be offered as AWD and the Honda CR-V plug-in hybrid (e:PHEV) will be offered as 2WD.

The familiar e:HEV powertrain has been revised and updated for the new CR-V, and now features a more energy-dense, downsized battery and more efficient motor, whilst the all-new e:PHEV, with its larger battery pack, offers up to 81km (50 miles) in all-electric range.

Engineers have refined every aspect of the latest model with a focus on the advanced and sporty values of the Honda brand, while aiming to make the ultimate all-round SUV. Greater sophistication of driver aids, active safety, and connected technologies, as well as the application of high-quality materials throughout the cabin, all serve to elevate the vehicle proposition.

Segment-leading levels of active safety have been achieved thanks to the first European application of Honda SENSING 360, the company’s comprehensive omnidirectional safety and driver assist system, which removes blind spots around the vehicle and further contributes to collision avoidance.

The all-new CR-V retains its familiar silhouette, but with a design evolution that increases its road presence. This starts with the more aggressive, defined styling at the front, with a large aperture and stylized grille opening, where e:HEV and e:PHEV variants are distinguished by their own designs.

At the rear, the vertical brake light and turn signal combination is a smart evolution of the model’s instantly recognisable taillight design, with the purposeful LED lighting creating a new, evolved light signature at the rear of the vehicle.

Now with a longer wheelbase and wider stance, the CR-V offers spaciousness comparable to that of a D-segment SUV. Not only providing rear seat passengers with best-in-class leg room, the model’s larger proportions also create more boot space and increase stability at higher speeds.
“The all-new CR-V builds on everything this iconic model stands for – progressive design, a premium cabin, class-leading levels of practicality and comfort, and efficient and responsive performance,” says Tom Gardner, Senior Vice President, Honda Motor Europe. “This latest iteration is the ultimate SUV, offering a unique and dynamic product that perfectly suits the current demands of the European market.”

The all-new Honda CR-V will be available to order from Monday 14th August, with customer deliveries for the e:PHEV model taking place from October and e:HEV model from November.

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Video Timeline
0:00 – Driving
4:04 – Engine
4:13 – Interior
7:11 – Exterior