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Honda CR-V
Mandai score
9/10
Typical price
KSh 4,500,000
Years
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
Most popular trim
CR-V 1.5T EX Masterpiece / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
Dealer listings
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,605 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,680 mm
Wheelbase
2,660 mm
Ground clearance
208 mm
Boot space
561 L (5-seater) / 150 L (7-seater expanded to 967 L)
Kerb weight
1,580 kg
Seats
5 or 7
Specifications
Engine
1.5L VTEC Turbo / 2.0L-2.4L NA i-VTEC / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
Power
184 hp to 190 hp (Variant dependent)
Torque
175 Nm to 315 Nm (Electric motor combined torque)
Drivetrain
Real Time AWD / FWD
0–100 km/h
8.8 sec (1.5T) / 8.6 sec (e:HEV)
Top speed
200 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.5 km/L (1.5T) / 13.0 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 21.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
City
12.0 km/L (1.5T) / 10.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 20.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Highway
16.8 km/L (1.5T) / 15.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 22.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Tank size
57 L
CO₂ emissions
143 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (e:HEV)
At a glance
Model
Honda CR-V (RW1/RW2 & RT5/RT6 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7
Fuel types
Petrol (VTEC Turbo / NA i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Engine sizes
1,496 cc / 1,993 cc / 2,354 cc
Transmission
CVT Automatic / Single-Speed e-CVT
Drivetrain
FWD or Real Time AWD
Ground clearance
208 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Sub-2,500 cc tax bracket advantage: All 1.5T, 2.0L, 2.4L, and Hybrid engines qualify for the lower 25% KRA excise tax rate.
- High 208 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry murram tracks.
- Earth Dreams 1.5T climbing torque: Maintains altitude power up the Rift Valley escarpment without sluggishness.
- Optional 7-seater layout: Provides third-row versatility for growing families without stepping up to a large MPV.
What’s not so good
- Firm ride on 18-inch Masterpiece alloys: Transmits minor vibrations on corrugated unpaved roads.
- CVT engine revs on heavy mountain climbs: Non-hybrid CVT holds elevated engine revs during steep highway passes.