1
NEWS
Honda's Series II CR-V on sale
2016 model year upgrade for mid-sized SUV sees range expanded and detail cosmetic changes introducedHonda has announced a new (Series II) model year update for the CR-V medium SUV.
Minor cosmetic changes distinguish the CR-V for the new (2016) model year. These include roof rails for the front-wheel drive models, daytime running lights, a chrome insert for the front grille and chrome door handles for the VTi-S four-wheel drive model. A new colour, Brilliant Sporty Blue, replaces another metallic colour, Twilight Blue.
At entry level, the CR-V gains chrome accents inside, a revised-pattern seat fabric, a new Display Audio system for the entry-level VTi (FWD) variant, daytime running lights, a reversing camera, a cargo blind and a glovebox light.
New to the base-grade (FWD) VTi, the Display Audio system features a seven-inch colour touch screen, AM/FM radio with single-disc CD player, two USB ports, one HDMI port and SIRI eyes-free.
The four-wheel drive VTi-S variant adopts blind spot monitoring, keyless entry/starting, front parking sensors, privacy glass and satellite navigation.
Honda has dropped the front-wheel drive VTi-N model (with standard satellite navigation) and added enhanced VTi-S and VTi-L variants in its place. Both are front-wheel drive models, with automatic transmission only. Over the entry-level VTi model, the VTi-S gains an alarm, electrochromatic mirror, rain-sensing wipers, auto-on/off headlights, dual-zone climate control, chrome exterior door handles, leather gear knob, shift paddles, leather-bound three-spoke steering wheel, blind spot monitoring, keyless entry/starting, front/rear parking sensors, privacy glass and front fog lights. Price for this variant is $33,290 – a $1500 premium over the defunct VTi-N, but without that model's satellite navigation.
The VTi-L is better equipped again, boasting 18-inch alloy wheels, leather seat trim, eight-way electric adjustment with position memory for the driver's seat, four-way power adjustment for front passenger's seat, heated front seats, satellite navigation, electric sunroof, auto-up/down electric windows, active cornering lights, HID headlights with self levelling and headlight washers. Priced at $39,290, the VTi-L is $6000 dearer than the VTi-S and $7500 more than the VTi-N.
According to the importer, the running changes take effect from today. Prices are unchanged for carry-over models, as listed below:
Front-wheel drive
VTi (manual) – $27,490
VTi (auto) – $29,790
VTi-S (auto) – $33,290 new
VTi-L (auto) – $39,290 new
Four-wheel drive
VTi (auto) – $32,790
VTi-S (auto) – $36,290
VTi-L (auto) – $42,290
VTi-LT (auto) – $45,790
Share this article
Written byCarsales Staff
See all articlesOur team of independent expert car reviewers and journalistsMeet the team
Stay up to dateBecome a carsales member and get the latest news, reviews and advice straight to your inbox.
Subscribe todaySell your car with Instant Offer™
Like trade-in but price is regularly higher
1. Get a free Instant Offer™ online in minutes2. An official local dealer will inspect your car3. Finalise the details and get paid the next business day
Get a free Instant Offer
Related articles
Disclaimer
Please see our Editorial Guidelines & Code of Ethics (including for more information about sponsored content and paid events). The information published on this website is of a general nature only and doesn’t consider your particular circumstances or needs.
Please see our Editorial Guidelines & Code of Ethics (including for more information about sponsored content and paid events). The information published on this website is of a general nature only and doesn’t consider your particular circumstances or needs.
Love every move.
Buy it. Sell it.Love it.
®Contact
Advertise with us
Local marketplaces
International marketplaces
Scan to download the carsales app
Want more info? Here’s our app landing page
App Store and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc. Google Play and the Google Play logo
are trademarks of Google LLC.