Honda CR-V to get new 1.6 diesel with AWD

Honda CR-V 2015 with Alison Canavan

Honda will expand its CR-V range with the launch of a new high-power 1.6 i-DTEC engine combined with all-wheel drive, writes Trish Whelan.

Replacing the 2.2 i-DTEC model, the new 1.6 160 engine offers increased power and significantly lower emissions with up to 20 percent reduction in C02 and consumption. It will be offered with the choice of a six-speed manual (arriving mid-March) or an all-new nine-speed automatic (arriving in June).

The C02 reductions have led to significantly lower levels of annual road tax, as well as VRT, meaning retail pricing will start from €37,495 for the manual and €39,995 for the automatic, both in ES trim - saving from €2,500 to €4,500 against the outgoing 2.2 i-DTEC.

The official launch for the CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 160 AWD models will be 27 February. Order books are now open at Honda Dealerships nationwide.