Hybrid variant makes world premiere in China.
Honda is displaying the 2017 Honda CR-V at Auto Shanghai 2017. The new Honda CR-V for China will be a product of the Dongfeng-Honda joint venture.
The 2017 Honda CR-V measures 4,587 mm in length, 1,855 mm in width and 1,689 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,660 mm. Honda will offer the new generation model in two new models: Sport Turbo and Sport Hybrid. As suggested by the latter's name, the Chinese show has marked the world premiere of the fifth-gen Honda CR-V's hybrid variant. The current 2.4-litre model will continue, Chinese reports say.
The 2017 Honda CR-V Sport Turbo is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine that produces 141 kW (192 PS) and 243 Nm of torque. CR-V Sport Turbo buyers will get a choice of a continuously variable transmission and a 9-speed automatic transmission, in front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations.
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The 2017 Honda CR-V Sport Hybrid is powered by the two-motor Honda Sport Hybrid i-MMD (Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive) hybrid system that utilises the 2.0-litre i-VTEC engine as its primary source of power. The hybrid model should get an E-CVT as standard. The 2.4-litre engine that will continue in the new generation model produces 137 kW (186.29 PS) and 243 Nm of torque.
The all-new CR-V will go on sale in China in the second half of 2017.
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