Key highlights
- 2028 Honda CR-V to launch next year
- It will feature the brand new dual-motor hybrid system
- India launch could be on the cards
Honda has released the CR-V nameplate’s next big upgrade details. The brand released a teaser showing the new CR-V badge, and alongside revealing the new hybrid system details.
Slated to debut next year in the US, the new-generation CR-V will undergo a massive update. It will be based on an all-new chassis that focuses on lightweight construction and improved rigidity. This platform will be modular to make the spare parts commonality for other upcoming models that will be based on this platform.
Next, it will debut the brand’s new-generation dual-motor hybrid system. This new drivetrain will increase the power and the efficiency of the new CR-V. Honda claims that the new-generation CR-V will be at least 10 per cent more efficient than the outgoing version.
This increase in efficiency has been achieved by retuning the engine’s operational power band. As per the official details revealed, the battery now operates over a wider power band, which helps in using the engine power less. Meanwhile, the efficiency of the hybrid powertrain will also be increased.
One of the key selling points for the CR-V has been the all-wheel-drive option. With the new-generation CR-V, Honda will introduce an all-new electric all-wheel-drive system, which will be lightweight and more efficient than the outgoing version.
With that said, the new-generation CR-V is bound to debut next year in the US. This model will be one of the first of several new-generation cars that Honda has slated for the US market by 2030.
Meanwhile, the Indian market is undergoing a big change. Most manufacturers are now plunging into their hybrid models. One such recent launch is the Kia Sorento. We suspect that Honda could introduce the new-generation CR-V in India by 2030, especially after seeing the growing demand for hybrid SUVs.
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