The new CR-V made its first appearance earlier this year in its petrol guise – but at the 2018 Paris Motor Show, Honda took the covers off the all-new Hybrid version.
Coming with the same exterior as the conventionally-powered version, the CR-V Hybrid comes with a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine and an electric motor to power the wheels.
But what can the CR-V Hybrid offer you and what should you be looking for with the large model? We take a look…
Hybrid powertrain
It’s in the name, but the CR-V Hybrid’s powertrain is likely to be the main selling point of this model. Using a 2.0-litre Atkinson Cycle petrol engine – which was specially developed to be paired with electric motors – develops 143bhp. When paired to the electric motor that output increases to 181bhp, with 315Nm of torque produced as well.
The main trade-off of this powertrain is the improvement in fuel efficiency, with the Hybrid quoted to attain 51.4mpg and 126g/km CO2 – much better than an equivalent SUV with a petrol or diesel unit under the bonnet.
With that unit on-board, the CR-V Hybrid is no slouch either – able to get from 0-60mph in nine seconds flat and reach a top speed of 112mph. Paired to a single fixed-gear transmission, the Hybrid’s power delivery is smooth and allows for relaxing driving.
Plenty of safety systems
The petrol version of the CR-V comes with Honda’s Sensing collection of safety systems – so the Japanese manufacturer decided to add it to the Hybrid version as well. As standard, all models get collision mitigation braking system, forward collision warning, lane keep assist, lane departure warning and road departure mitigation, as well as adaptive cruise control and traffic sign recognition to help reduce driver fatigue while on the go.
The second SE trim adds a rear-view camera and parking sensors for that additional peace of mind SUV drivers will want.
Large interior space
When Honda revealed the new CR-V earlier this year, it came with a significantly larger cabin than before. With the hybrid powertrain on-board, there is a slight reduction in space due to the bulkiness of the electric motor and additional equipment – but customers will still find a 561-litre boot space, and if you don’t need to use the back seats, customers have access to a 1,756-litre load space.
If customers need to additional seating however, Honda offers the model with five- or seven-seat layouts – although the rearmost seats in the seven-seat version are best suited for children.
Prices for the CR-V Hybrid start from £29,105 OTR, with models expected on forecourts from February 2019.
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