Honda offers eight CR-V variants, with prices ranging from $28,290 before on-road costs for the base Vi to $44,290 before on-roads for the all-wheel drive VTi-LX.

    The CR-V is one of the longest-running names in the now-packed mid-sized SUV market, having first appeared in 1995. It’s grown significantly since then, both inside and out, and is now into its fifth generation.

    2020 Honda CR-V price and specs

    Pricing

    • 2020 Honda CR-V Vi: $28,290
    • 2020 Honda CR-V VTi: $30,690
    • 2020 Honda CR-V 50 Years Edition: $32,090
    • 2020 Honda CR-V VTi-S: $33,290
    • 2020 Honda CT-V VTi-E seven seat: $34,490
    • 2020 Honda VTi-S AWD: $36,490
    • Honda VTi-L seven seat: $38,990
    • Honda VTi-LX AWD: $44,290

    All prices exclude on-road costs

    Engines

    Two engines are available in the CR-V. The base engine, only offered on the cheapest model, is a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder offering 113kW and 189Nm, mated with a CVT transmission.

    The other engine is a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder. Although it’s smaller than the base engine, the turbocharged motor offers 140kW and 240Nm.

    It’s also paired with a CVT as standard, and buyers can choose between front– or allwheel drive.

    2020 Honda CR-V price and specs

    Fuel Economy

    The bigger, non-turbocharged 2020 Honda CR-V engine is the thirstier option.

    It returns 7.6L/100km on the combined cycle, while the smaller 1.5-litre engine offers claimed economy of 7.0L/100km.

    Safety

    The CR-V has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, on the back of testing conducted in 2017.

    Base models miss out on autonomous emergency braking and lane-keeping assist, although it is available on all-wheel drive variants.

    Dimensions

    The 2020 Honda CR-V measures 4596mm long, 1855mm wide and 1689mm tall, with a 2660mm wheelbase.

    Boot space is listed at 522L with the rear seats in place, and 1084L with them folded.

    2020 Honda CR-V price and specs

    Standard Equipment

    Standard equipment on the base CR-V Vi includes:

    • Manual air conditioning
    • Rear air vents
    • 5.0-inch touchscreen
    • Driver attention monitoring
    • Tyre pressure monitoring
    • Rear parking sensors
    • 17-inch alloy wheels

    Moving to the VTi adds:

    • A chrome exhaust pipe finisher
    • Roof rails
    • Keyless entry and start
    • Dual-zone climate control
    • 7.0-inch touchscreen
    • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    • Four USB ports

    Moving to the VTi-S brings:

    • Powered tailgate
    • Automatic headlights
    • Satellite navigation
    • Luggage cover
    • Camera-based blind-spot monitoring
    • Front parking sensors

    The seven-seat VTi-E gains:

    • Third-row seating
    • 18-inch alloy wheels
    • Power-adjustable driver’s seat
    • Leather seat trim

    The seven-seat VTi-L offers:

    • Rain-sensing wipers
    • Panoramic sunroof
    • Automatic headlamps

    Because it isn’t a seven-seater, the VTi-S AWD doesn’t get an electric driver seat or panoramic sunroof. It is offered with:

    • Two-tone fabric seats
    • Automatic high-beam headlamps
    • Autonomous emergency braking
    • Lane departure warning
    • Lane keeping assist
    • Road departure mitigation
    • Adaptive cruise control

    Finally, the range-topping VTi-LX features:

    • An auto-tilting mirror for the passenger-side mirror
    • Panoramic sunroof
    • LED headlamps
    • Rear privacy glass
    • Auto-dimming rear mirror
    • Power-adjustable front seats
    • Heated front seats
    • Leather trim
    • Digital radio
    2020 Honda CR-V price and specs

    Servicing

    Servicing takes place every 12 months or 10,000km – whichever comes first.

    Each of the first 10 services is priced at $312, which means the first five years of maintenance costs a total of $1560 regardless of which model you select.

    The CR-V is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

    Scott Collie

    Scott Collie is an automotive journalist based in Melbourne, Australia. Scott studied journalism at RMIT University and, after a lifelong obsession with everything automotive, started covering the car industry shortly afterwards. He has a passion for travel, and is an avid Melbourne Demons supporter.

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