New Honda CR-V leaked

Fresh images of the next-generation 2022 Honda CR-V have leaked online following the Japanese car-maker's application to the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology for new patents.
 
The images of a completely undisguised Honda CR-V tally with earlier spy shots of the Toyota RAV4 rival and are thought to not only preview the Chinese version but also the model that's bound for Australia within the next 18 months.

The new CR-V is set to get a cleaner look that's shared with the smaller Honda HR-V, featuring a long bonnet, slim LED headlights and a larger grille.

 
At the back, the Honda SUV keeps its L-shaped tail-lights but moves the number plate higher up the rear tailgate.
 
Under the bonnet, it's been confirmed Chinese buyers will get a punchy turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine that will pump out around 140kW and come with either front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. All versions will use a CVT transmission.
 
From launch, a hybrid CR-V e:HEV will also be available that will combine a 2.0-litre petrol engine and two electric motors.
 
According to the spec released from the Chinese government, the new Honda CR-V will measure in at 4703mm long, 1866mm wide and stand up to 1690mm tall.

Those figures are 80mm longer, 11mm wider and exactly the same height as the current CR-V.

 
Making more room inside is a wheelbase that's 41mm longer than before. This could also enable Honda to offer a seven-seat version in future.
 
There's still no pics of the 2022 CR-V's cabin, but it's thought it will get a fully digital instrument cluster and a larger version of the HR-V's 9.0-inch infotainment system.
 
Other changes are set to include the introduction of the car-maker's latest Honda Sensing suite of active driver aids that will include level 2+ semi-autonomous cruise control.
 
Despite the high-profile leak, the Honda CR-V's official debut is still tipped to be months away ahead of its launch in Australia.