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About the Honda CR-V
Last updated Oct 31, 2025The new Honda CR-V is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $28,290 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the VI variant and topping out at $44,290 for the Vti-lx.
There are 7 variants of the CR-V available in Australia and this generation went on sale in December of 2018.
Engine options include null null (nullkW/0Nm), 1.5L turbo petrol direct injection (140kW/240Nm) and 2.0L multi-point injection (113kW/189Nm). Available with automatic or variable sp automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2019 CR-V is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Good
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Power to Weight
75.13 - 91.15 kW/t
53.13 kW/t
120.24 kW/t
Boot Space
150 - 522 litres
92 litres
780 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7 - 7.6 L/100km
1.7 L/100km
11.7 L/100km
Vehicle Range
750 - 814 km
594 km
1,170 km
Price
$28,290 - $44,290
$22,990
$144,800
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 year
1 year
3 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,100 - 2,300 kg
1,810 kg
2,940 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,000 - 1,500 kg
480 kg
2,500 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
198 - 208 mm
97 mm
236 mm
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2019 Honda CR-V Price
Vi
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $28,290 |
VTi
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $30,690 |
Vti 50 Years Limited Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $32,090 |
Vti-E
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| auto, 5-door SUV, FWD | $34,490 |
| 1.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $34,490 |
Vti-S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $36,490 |
| 1.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $33,290 |
Vti-L
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $38,990 |
Vti-Lx
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $44,290 |
*excl. on-roads
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2019 Honda CR-V Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Honda CR-V
The most fuel efficient Honda CR-V is the Vti-E with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 1.5L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 7L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Honda CR-V that uses the most amount of fuel is the Vi with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.0L Multi-Point Injection and uses 7.6L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Honda CR-V variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Honda CR-V | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.6 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Honda CR-V?
You should service your CR-V at your authorised Honda dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the CR-V's warranty.
2019 Honda CR-V Warranty
What is the warranty on a Honda CR-V?
The Honda CR-V offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Honda CR-V FAQs
The cheapest Honda CR-V is the Vi that starts from $28,290.
The most expensive Honda CR-V is the Vti-Lx that starts from $44,290.
The best towing capacity of a Honda CR-V is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Vi, VTi, Vti 50 Years Limited Edition, Vti-S and Vti-Lx.
The largest Honda CR-V is the Vti-S which measures 1855mm wide, 4596mm in length and sits 1689mm tall.
The most powerful Honda CR-V is the Vti-S which has 140kW of power from its 1.5L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Honda CR-V is built in Thailand and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Honda CR-V is the Vti-E which weighs 2300 kg (kerb weight).
The Honda CR-V uses Unleaded.