Honda is showcasing the 2017 CR-V Modulo at the
ongoing Thai Motor Expo. The SUV comes with additional accessories part of one
of the three Modulo packages on offer. The Honda CR-V Modulo Sport package
pictured here is priced at THB 49,500.
The Honda CR-V Modulo Sport package includes a front
aero bumper, rear aero bumper, side running board, tailgate garnish, and a
changed front grille with large hexagonal mesh motif. Honda also offers other
accessories including door mirror garnish, 18-inch alloy wheels, roof rails,
cross bar, LED fog lights, rear bumper protector, side stop LED, and chrome
exhaust tip.
Honda offers the CR-V with two engine choices.
There’s a naturally aspirated 2.4 L i-VTEC petrol that produces 173 PS and 224
Nm mated to a CVT. The Honda CR-V diesel is equipped with a 1.6 L 2-Stage Turbo
i-DTEC unit that churns out 160 PS and 350 Nm. A 9-speed automatic transmission
is tasked with sending power to either the front wheels or all four wheels
depending on the variant.
The base petrol variant is priced at THB 1,399,000 while the 4WD variant costs THB 1,549,000. The
Honda CR-V 2WD and 4WD diesel variants are priced at THB 1,549,000 and THB 1,699,000 respectively.
Honda intends to launch the new CR-V in India
sometime next year. Like the Thai market, there will be petrol and diesel
variants on offer with a 7-seat configuration. Prices are expected to start at
around INR 25 lakhs (ex-showroom).