The Honda CR-V, which will be positioned above the Elevate and the forthcoming 0 Alpha, is scheduled to return to Indian dealerships after missing the current generation.
Next-Gen Honda CR-V Hybrid to Launch in India by 2027: Honda will introduce the upcoming seventh-generation CR-V to our market, yet it has never introduced the current sixth-generation model in India. The next-generation mid-size platform that will support the model was recently showcased by Honda in a technological workshop in Japan, where development is currently taking place.
Key Details
| Category | Details |
| Model Name | Honda CR-V (7th Generation) |
| Expected India Launch | 2027 |
| Segment Positioning | Premium midsize SUV (above Elevate & 0 Alpha) |
| Platform | All-new lightweight modular platform (60% parts shared with Civic & Accord) |
| Engine | 2.0-litre direct-injection petrol with new hybrid system |
| Electric Drive | New traction motor (rare-earth-free) + new generator motor |
| AWD System | New high-voltage pack, more efficient than the current hybrid |
| Weight Reduction | Electric AWD (rear traction motor) replacing the mechanical setup |
| Infotainment Display | New 15-inch touchscreen (replaces 9-inch unit) |
| Transmission | Steering column-mounted shifter (frees up console space) |
| Battery Type | New high-voltage pack, more efficient than current hybrid |
| Body Style | 5-seat midsize SUV (no 3-row configuration) |
| Expected Competitors | Skoda Kodiaq, VW Tayron |
| Previous India Sale | 2003 – 2020 (till closure of Greater Noida plant) |
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The next generation of the Honda CR-V will have a new hybrid system in addition to a new platform, and we are discussing this because it will be available in our market. It will be equipped with a new 2.0-litre direct-injection gasoline engine, a new generating motor, and a new traction motor free of rare earth elements. Additionally, the high-voltage battery pack will be brand-new.
The platform of the upcoming Honda CR-V will be substantially lighter than the existing model. The next-generation Honda Civic and next-generation Honda Accord will share almost 60% of their parts with the forthcoming SUV.
Honda is planning to replace its existing 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with a larger one, which will probably be available in the upcoming CR-V. The new system is anticipated to have a diagonal size of about 15 inches, offering significantly more digital real estate. A steering column-mounted gear shifter, which would free up room in the centre console, is probably going to be another significant electronics modification.
In 2003, Honda debuted the second version of the CR-V in India. The vehicle was sold through the fifth generation until 2020. Due to the closure of the facility in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, where the model was assembled, the firm was forced to discontinue the worldwide SUV. It was not possible to assemble it at the only plant still in operation, which is in Tapukara, Rajasthan. The next-generation CR-V’s localisation strategy is yet unknown.
In 2027, the next-generation Honda CR-V is expected to go on sale and maybe make its way to India. It is unlikely to include three-row seating, although it will compete with the Skoda Kodiaq and VW Tayron. One can only hope Honda prices the next-generation CR-V sensibly, given how overpricing the fifth-generation CR-V and tenth-generation Civic resulted in negative consumer reaction.
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Honda’s next-generation CR-V Hybrid will have an electric all-wheel drive option with a second traction motor driving the rear wheels, whereas the current model has a mechanical all-wheel drive option. According to the corporation, the new configuration will enable it to shrink the middle tunnel, giving rear-seat passengers more room and comfort. In the upcoming generation, the CR-V Hybrid is anticipated to be up to 90 kg lighter thanks to the redesigned platform and drivetrain.
