The 2017 Honda CR-V has now reached Saudi Arabia. The fifth
generation Honda CR-V was launched in the country by Abdullah Hashim Co. Ltd.,
Honda’s sole distributor for the region.
The 2017 Honda CR-V is offered in Saudi Arabia in
four grades: DX (2WD), LX (2WD), EX (AWD) and Touring (AWD). LED daytime
running lights, LED tail lights, power door mirrors, multi-view rear camera,
4-speaker audio system with 5-inch display screen, electric parking brake with
automatic brake hold function, cruise control, ABS with EBD, VSA, TCS, AHA
(Agile Handle Assist) and dual-front airbags are standard.
Higher-end grades are equipped with more features
such as LED headlights, LED fog lights, power tailgate with adjustable height,
power door mirrors with auto tilt function, paddle shifters, i-Dual Zone
climate control, rear AC vents, 3-spoke leather steering wheel, 8-way power
adjustable driver seat with 4-way power adjustable lumbar support, 4-way power
adjustable passenger seat, leather gear knob, 7-inch Display Audio touchscreen
infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, navigation and 8
speakers, Honda Lanewatch, parking sensors, side and side curtain airbags and
driver attention monitor.
The Saudi Arabian-spec 2017 Honda CR-V measures
4,586 mm in length, 1,855 mm in width and 1,678 mm in height, has a wheelbase
of 2,660 mm and offers a ground clearance of 199 mm (2WD)/209 mm (AWD). As the
Honda Pilot is sold in the region, Honda offers the all-new CR-V only in the
5-seat version.
Under the hood, there’s the 2.4-litre i-VTEC
four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 184 hp at 6,400 rpm and 244 Nm of
torque at 3,900 rpm. Power is sent to the wheels via a continuously variable
transmission. An all-wheel drive system is available.