The Honda CR-V has been given an update in Thailand for the 2026 model year, with the big change being the removal of all turbocharged variants. The line-up now is hybrid-only, with five options made available to customers in the kingdom.
All five features a gasohol-compliant 2.0 litre inline-four petrol engine running on the Atkinson cycle to output 148 PS (146 hp or 109 kW) and 183 Nm of torque. This works with an electric motor to generate electricity for a lithium-ion battery that powers another electric motor driving the wheels with 184 PS (181 hp or 135 kW) and 335 Nm.
At higher speeds, the engine can directly drive the wheels via an E-CVT with a lock-up clutch, at which point the total system output is 207 PS (204 hp or 152 kW). A new Individual drive mode joins the existing Normal, Sport and Econ. Four out of the five variants are front-wheel drive, with the fifth being the most expensive option that comes with real-time all-wheel drive.
On that mention, the all-e:HEV line-up starts with the E 2WD that goes for 1.399 million baht (about RM181k), which is then followed by the ES 2WD for 1.549 million baht (RM200k). Next comes two new variants called the HuNT 2WD for 1.599 million baht (RM206k) and RS 2WD for 1.659 million baht (RM214k), while at the very top is the RS AWD for 1.729 million baht (RM223k).
The new HuNT 2WD is similar in spec to the ES 2WD, but comes with a styling package that includes roof rails, copper accents for the grille and fog lamp trims, front bumper garnish, side steps and wheel arch garnish.
All CR-V variants come with five seats, which means the end of the sole seven-seat option that was available when the SUV launched in Thailand over two years ago. Another notable change is the use of a blind spot information (BSI) system instead of the previous (and sometimes maligned) LaneWatch side camera, which also sees the addition of rear cross traffic alert.
The Honda Sensing suite is standard for the CR-V in Thailand and includes functions such as autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning and assist, adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow, automatic high beam and lead car departure notification. Only the RS variants get adaptive driving beam, which is steering-responsive headlamps.
The BSI system is standard across the range along with a Google built-in information system displayed on a nine-inch Advanced Touch Display system. This comes with access to various Google services (Maps, Assistant, Play) and supports Android Auto as well as Apple CarPlay. Other standard features are a larger 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, a head-up display, Honda connect telematics (with digital key) as well as front and rear parking sensors (eight in total).
In terms of individual variant changes, front seat ventilation and a 12-speaker Bose sound system have been added from the ES 2WD onwards, while the RS variants gain a logo on the front seat backrests.
Buyers will have six colours to choose from, with Urban Gray Pearl being a new option exclusive to RS variants – it costs an extra 10,000 baht (RM1.3k). Crystal Black Pearl is also a 10,000-baht option, as are Canyon River Blue Metallic and Platinum White Pearl that are costlier at 14,000 baht (RM1.8k). The only no-cost hues are Lunar Silver Metallic and Meteoroid Gray Metallic, and it should be noted the HuNT is limited to just Crystal Black Pearl and Meteoroid Gray Metallic.
Honda Thailand guarantees the e:HEV hybrid system for 10 years with unlimited mileage, while the vehicle warranty is three years or 100,000 km (whichever comes first). What do you think of the changes made to the Thailand-market CR-V? Which ones do you wish were applied here?
GALLERY: 2026 Honda CR-V e:HEV (Thailand market)
GALLERY: 2026 Honda CR-V e:HEV Thailand brochure
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Those ventilated seats are very much welcomed here in our hot and humid climate.
poor fanboy never experienced fan under buttock before, proton already has ventilated seat since x70 first came out
Before the Chinese cars hit our shore, i felt Honda was value for money. It always gave better value when compared to Toyota (only contender then). But today there is paradigm shift. At 180K, there is Zeekr 7x and BYD Sealion to choose. and the CRV just can’t compete with these from any angle. Accord is down, next is CRV…just matter of time
BEV price drop too fast.. When will BYD bring in their Hybrid? Too hot-selling in China is it?
tiggo7 hybrid already available for RM140k price.
Finally Blind Spot monitoring? but only on CRV Hybrid…
The new pricing is just out of reach for many consumers. For people that can afford one they have plenty of choices to look at. I will prefer the Zeeker7X anytime over the Honda CRV.
the real crazy is to compare EV against petrol car. you should compare haval or tiggo7 against crv.