Verdict
The Honda CR-V costs RM178,200 to the iCaur V23’s RM132,780, a RM45,420 gap that matters. The Honda is the family tool: five seats, a 589-litre boot and a 57-litre petrol tank make longer trips simpler, while its hybrid returns a rated 7 L/100 km. The iCaur counters with AWD, a quicker 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time and an 81.76-kWh battery rated for 430 km. Its four-seat cabin and 234-litre boot sharply limit family usefulness. For Malaysian households, the CR-V is the more complete car; the V23 suits a smaller EV-focused lifestyle.
Pick the Honda CR-V if you need five seats, a 589-litre boot and petrol-hybrid flexibility for regular longer journeys.
Pick the iCaur V23 if you want AWD EV performance, 430 km of claimed range and can live with four seats and a 234-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Honda CR-V RM178,200; iCaur V23 RM132,780
- Driveline: Honda CR-V front-wheel drive; iCaur V23 all-wheel drive
- 0-100 km/h: Honda CR-V 8.9 seconds; iCaur V23 7.5 seconds
- Seats and boot: Honda CR-V 5 seats and 589 litres; iCaur V23 4 seats and 234 litres
- Length: Honda CR-V 4,691 mm; iCaur V23 4,220 mm
- Energy system: Honda CR-V 57-litre petrol tank and 7 L/100 km; iCaur V23 81.76-kWh battery and 430 km range
CR-V
- Five seats and a 589-litre boot
- Rated 7 L/100 km hybrid economy
- Five-star ASEAN NCAP rating
- RM45,420 dearer
- Front-wheel drive versus the V23’s AWD
- Slower 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time
V23
- AWD and 7.5-second 0-100 km/h
- 81.76-kWh battery with 430 km range
- 104-kW DC charging and 3.3-kW V2L
- Four seats versus five
- 234-litre boot versus 589 litres
- 140 km/h top speed versus 185 km/h
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM178,200 | RM132,780✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM437 | RM180✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Atkinson Cycle Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,993 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 146 hp | — |
| Torque | 190 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore | 81 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 13.9 | — |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 181 hp | 208 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 335 Nm✓ | 292 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 81.76 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 430 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 6.6 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 104 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h✓ | 140 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,691 mm | 4,220 mm |
| Width | 1,866 mm | 1,915 mm |
| Height | 1,681 mm | 1,845 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,701 mm | 2,735 mm |
| Weight | 1,616 kg | 1,820 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 57 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 589 litres✓ | 234 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/60R18 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/60R18 | 265/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | Chao Yang Radial RP76+ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 21" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 21" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtains, Front Knee Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Driver's Memory, 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline and Sliding | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | 9.0" Advanced Display Audio Touchscreen with 8 Speakers, Wired Android Auto, Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay | 15.4" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button with Remote Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Power Boot with Hands-Free Function | Remote Control Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8 Years/160000 km Battery Warranty, Drive Unit & High Voltage Components |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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CR-V vs V23 FAQ
Is the Honda CR-V or iCaur V23 better?
The Honda CR-V is better for most families because it has five seats and a 589-litre boot. Choose the iCaur V23 if AWD, EV driving and its quicker 7.5-second sprint matter more than rear-seat and luggage capacity.
What is the price difference?
The iCaur V23 costs RM45,420 less than the Honda CR-V. That saving brings AWD, a 430-km EV range and DC charging, but the V23 has only four seats and a 234-litre boot.
Can the iCaur V23 charge quickly on a road trip?
The iCaur V23 supports up to 104 kW DC charging and 6.6 kW AC charging. It also has 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load output. The Honda CR-V instead uses a petrol-hybrid system with a 57-litre fuel tank.
