Honda Korea Launches Urban SUV 'CR-V Turbo' Starting at 38.5 Million KRW

[Asia Economy Reporter Suyeon Woo] Honda Korea announced on the 23rd that it has officially launched the urban-type sport utility vehicle (SUV) 'New CR-V Turbo' in the domestic market and has begun full-scale sales.

The Honda CR-V is a world best-selling SUV loved worldwide for its solid fundamentals, excellent space utilization, and safety. The newly released 'New CR-V Turbo' is a facelift model of the 5th generation CR-V from 2017, returning with upgraded exterior and interior styling and convenience features.

The New CR-V Turbo is available in two trims: ▲2WD EX-L ▲4WD Touring, priced at 38.5 million KRW for the 2WD EX-L and 45.4 million KRW for the 4WD Touring (including VAT).

The front of the New CR-V Turbo has been redesigned with a sophisticated black front grille and a wide bumper that conveys a strong and tough sensibility. A silver lower garnish adds dynamism, and newly adopted LED fog lights consider performance, design, and efficiency.

The rear features newly applied black housing LED rear combination lamps, and the rear garnish has been changed from regular chrome to dark chrome, harmonizing to deliver a luxurious image.

Additionally, convenience features highly preferred by customers have been significantly upgraded. It is the only model in its class to newly equip heated second-row seats and a heated steering wheel across all trims, and a smartphone wireless charging system has been added. Honda's next-generation driver assistance system, 'Honda SENSING,' is standard on all trims. The interior passenger space measures 2914ℓ, and with the second-row seats folded, it secures a maximum cargo space of 2146ℓ, offering the highest level of space utilization compared to SUVs in the same class.

The powertrain includes a 1.5ℓ inline 4-cylinder direct injection turbo engine producing a maximum output of 193 horsepower and maximum torque of 24.8 kg·m, paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission. Notably, rear body rigidity has been improved, and dampers corresponding to the 19-inch wheels of the 4WD Touring trim, electronic power steering (EPS), and vehicle stability assist (VSA) systems have been enhanced, improving driving performance compared to previous models.

Furthermore, the electronic brake booster reduces internal friction to enhance braking stability, and an idle stop function that can be easily turned on and off via a button has been newly applied to all trims, achieving high fuel efficiency.

The 4WD Touring trim features newly applied 19-inch alloy wheels, the largest size in its class, and an electronically controlled Real Time AWD system that completes driving and fuel efficiency suitable for driving conditions.

Newly adopted front door handle mood lighting and front seat foot lights, helpful in dark interiors, enhance the interior's premium feel. The 4WD Touring trim's user convenience has been improved with a front and rear parking assist system increased from 2 sensors to 4 sensors, driver seat memory system, head-up display, hands-free power tailgate, and front wiper anti-freezing device.

Lee Ji-hong, CEO of Honda Korea, said, "The CR-V is a core model for Honda and a meaningful model that led the popularization of imported cars in the domestic market. We hope more customers will experience joy through the New CR-V Turbo and share various moments of travel and life."

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