[TusharK]

According to a media report, Honda is planning to launch a special edition of the CR-V. Around 45 units will be built and prices are expected to start at Rs. 29.50 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).



The report states that the CR-V Special Edition will be based on the updated model that is available in the international market. It comes with a few cosmetic updates including redesigned front and rear bumpers and black trim on the front fascia. The interior also gets a few tweaks.



The Special Edition is likely to get additional features like hands-free tailgate, powered front passenger seat, active cornering LED headlamps, front parking sensors and auto fold ORVMs.



The CR-V Special Edition will be offered with a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine that puts out 152 BHP @ 6,500 rpm and 189 Nm @ 4,300 rpm. It will be paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

Source

Link to Team-BHP News

[07CR]

Why Honda why? Why even bother with such lame attempts.

[pk1972]

So disappointing! Lame attempts from Honda. An more powerful engine or an higher tune would have been an great update for the special edition.

[PrasunBannerjee]

What's the point? I was surprised that the CRV didn't have these features already because it doesn't really have any strong USP on its side apart from maybe a long list of features, so these should have been there on the regular one

[haisaikat]

Such insanely priced vehicles will only be looked at by the ultimate Honda fans or the regular accounting book scammers who need overtly expensive assets with high depreciation to color company ledgers.

Current sales run rate for CR-V is barely crossing 20 units a month so Honda must wake up before saving themselves from yet another embarrassment with such a joke of a power train even if I forget the pricing.

This car used to be my early day's dream car, especially the 2005-6 variants that came with a chrome styling all around and commanded nothing less than respect whenever it touched the roads.

[hridaygandhi]

Why even bother? Both my father and I have been huge fans of all generations of CRVs since the first generation was launched in India. We are also happy Honda customers.

So when it was time to upgrade from a 7 year old Honda Jazz, CRV was a serious contender, with the new generation just around the corner in 2018. We really were excited. Fuel efficiency was not too much of a concern as the monthly running of the car was limited to 1000-1200 kms.

However, they really launched it with very sad and disappointing engines, both diesel and petrol, and the features are anyway nothing to write home about with Hondas. We were willing to overlook all that had it been launched with better engines, for the sheer love we had for the car. Buying a CRV never was a head (rational) decision to begin with, but at that price point with puny engines, it simply didn't even qualify for a heart decision. Picked up an X1 instead.

[manku]

I was considering CR-V seriously just last month and when I saw this post, I thought they would offer a special edition engine which is the first thing you notice in a TD. What is the point of releasing these pointless cosmetic updates !


In another note, Bangalore has no TD CR-V's, the one they got me was their MD's personal vehicle which does double duty as TD when needed !

[docprashant]

Good luck selling those 45 units!! Will take them at least a year to clear stocks of this limited edition and even more limited selling concoction.
This has to be one of the lamest attempts in the past decade by any automaker in India.

[M00M]

Since last 10 years i have only bought Honda Cars. Why ? because they are reliable and maintenance free. I have been posting in the official honda crv thread, about this 2020 model however, today i was informed by the dealer that there is a price increase coming. He himself told me that they are slaves to the company and they also expected prices to be cut slightly but now the opposite is happening. Now 45 units ? So what happens after 45 units ? the model goes off the scene ? or back to the old model ?? what is the clarity on this aspect ?? also i know that abroad they use the 2.0 with hybrid tech, why not do that in india for 45 units if they wanted it to be special ??? I am still in the market for a crv but now i am reevaluating if i should buy a new one or a used one. Last time i cancelled plans to buy diesel crv as it was overpriced and underpowered.

My suggestion to people who overlook crv and buy x1 is that the maintenance alone on the x1 will make you tear your hair out, my petrol crv in 6 years has not even cost me 1 lac in maintenance charges. Anyways to each their own. I just wish Honda India got it act together but seems like nothing is changing. Still hoping Honda Japan puts some brains in to Honda India.

[fast_n_curious]

I drive around a honda crv 2014 model. It is one of the best car that I have driven feels like a tank but in terms of features it is always 2 years behind Nissan’s equivalent Rouge or even Toyota’s Rav4. And it is minimum 3 years behind Hyundai Santafe
But the only rason why Honda CRV out sells any other suv in US market is due to its reliability and handling. If you want to go from point A to point B and you are carrying 4 large suitcases take a Honda CRV.

[Passiautonate]

Originally Posted by haisaikat

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Current sales run rate for CR-V is barely crossing 20 units a month so Honda must wake up before saving themselves from yet another embarrassment with such a joke of a power train even if I forget the pricing.

This car used to be my early day's dream car, especially the 2005-6 variants that came with a chrome styling all around and commanded nothing less than respect whenever it touched the roads.

Well as a teen I loved it too only because despicable fuel economy stories were going rounds. It talks more about an inclination towards power then economy

Though HP/ Torque is a highly overrated concept. Probably what makes more sense is real-world drivability, handling, and ergonomics which very few talk about. To cite my experience, 1.4 Diesel, 68HP Fiesta was a joy to drive, can be attributed to hydraulic steering and joyful handling. I still miss that car after 7 years of separation, despite not touching anything below 100HP on the course after that.

[mpthy]

Does this have 3rd row seating? Or was that only a feature of the diesel cars?

[CEF_Beasts]

Honda has launched the facelifted CRV as a special edition for ₹29.50L

Honda has introduced the facelifted CR-V as a special edition model.
It comes with a redesigned grille, new bumpers and alloy wheels.
New features such as cornering fog lamps, powered co-driver seat, and a powered tailgate.
Powered by the familiar 154PS 2.0-litre petrol engine.
Honda Cars India has launched the facelifted CR-V as a special edition model at Rs 29.50 lakh. It’s likely to be offered in limited numbers. Bookings are officially open and you can reserve one at your closest Honda dealership or via the online booking portal.

Honda CR-V Variants
Prices (ex-showroom)
Standard
Rs 28.27 lakh
Special Edition
Rs 29.50 lakh

The CR-V Special Edition commands a Rs 1.23 lakh premium over the base variant. But for the extra dough, you get to brag about the special edition’s exclusivity and additional features.


Most of the design updates are at the front. The large chrome moustache grille has thankfully been traded in for a gloss black grille that merges on to the LED headlamps, which now get a cornering function. The new bumpers look sportier and come with a pair of LED fog lamps. Except for the new 18-inch alloy wheels, the side profile remains similar to the current model. These new additions have made the CR-V slightly longer.


The Honda CR-V Special Edition’s interior is similar to the standard model. But it comes with additional features such as cornering lamps, front parking sensors, powered co-driver’s seat, auto opening and closing of ORVMs, and a powered tailgate.


Features such as a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a digital driver’s display, a panoramic sunroof, cruise control, dual-zone climate control, Honda’s Lane Watch camera, powered driver’s seat, and ambient lighting have been retained from the base variant. Safety is covered by six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, hill launch assist, and electronic parking brake.

It’s powered by the standard model’s 154PS/189Nm 2.0-litre petrol engine and can be had only with a CVT. It has a claimed fuel efficiency of 14.4kmpl. Five shades are on offer: red, brown, white, silver and grey.

While the CR-V Special Edition might be available in limited numbers, the design updates are likely to be passed on to the standard model as it has been on sale since 2018.

Pre-bookings have opened with launch around Diwali.

https://www.zigwheels.com/news-featu...sA7J4rxG8MtoE0

[Scorpio80]

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[Sahil]

Zig wheels says these features will come on the regular model soon. So basically Honda has extra bumpers of the pre facelift which it doesn’t want to keep aside as spares or dispose them off so they decide to milk to consumer in the festive season with a “limited edition” badge to later launch the same thing without that badge.
Wish the Honda management had more brains than guts. I thought Audi india management has gone bonkers in 2020 but Honda def takes the cake