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Honda launches first hybrid CR‑V in South Africa with lower price and standard AWD
The new five‑seat SUV combines a 2.0‑litre petrol engine with two electric motors and comes with a five‑year warranty.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Honda introduced its first hybrid CR‑V in South Africa on 14 October 2026, pricing the RS e:Hev AWD at R949,900, which is R91,400 less than the outgoing model, according to bizcommunity.com.
The vehicle pairs a 2.0‑litre petrol engine (106 kW, 189 Nm) with two electric motors for a combined output of 135 kW and 335 Nm. Honda’s self‑charging hybrid system switches automatically among electric, hybrid and direct‑engine modes, recharging the battery via the engine and regenerative braking, so no external plug‑in is required.
Standard all‑wheel drive is provided by an electronically controlled Real‑Time AWD system that can send torque to the rear wheels before slip occurs and redistributes torque through corners for stability. The model returns to a five‑seat layout, adds a panoramic sunroof, leather upholstery, a head‑up display, LaneWatch camera, 9‑inch touchscreen, 10.2‑inch digital instrument cluster, wireless phone charging and USB‑C connectivity.
Honda backs the new CR‑V with a five‑year/200,000 km vehicle warranty, a five‑year/90,000 km service plan, an eight‑year/200,000 km hybrid‑system warranty and three years of roadside assistance. The launch coincides with the model’s 31st anniversary since its global debut in 1995, and worldwide sales passed 15 million in August 2025.
Key facts
- Honda launched the CR‑V RS e:Hev AWD in South Africa on 14 Oct 2026. (bizcommunity.com)
- Price is R949,900, R91,400 lower than the previous model. (bizcommunity.com)
- Hybrid combines a 2.0‑L petrol engine (106 kW) with two electric motors for 135 kW total. (bizcommunity.com)
- All‑wheel drive is standard via a Real‑Time AWD system. (bizcommunity.com)
- Warranty includes five‑year/200,000 km vehicle coverage and eight‑year/200,000 km hybrid system warranty. (bizcommunity.com)
Sources
- [1] bizcommunity.com — originally reported as “New Honda CR-V hybrid arrives in South Africa”
