- Dongfeng Honda has introduced the CR-V Global 30th Anniversary Edition in China.
- The SUV is available in gasoline and hybrid (e:HEV) versions with a generous kit.
- Key features include a 12.3-inch infotainment, plus heated and ventilated seats.
Honda is celebrating the 30th anniversary since the global launch of the CR-V with a new special edition in China. The SUV is available with gasoline and hybrid powertrain options, offering more equipment for a lower price.
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The Chinese-spec CR-V is a product of the Dongfeng Honda joint venture, with GAC Honda offering the mechanically-related Breeze. From the outside, the Global 30th Anniversary Edition looks just like the regular CR-V, with LED lights, an active grille, and body-colored cladding for the hybrid variant. Depending on the trim, it rides on alloy wheels measuring 17, 18, or 19 inches in diameter.
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What is interesting is the features inside the cabin. First, the 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster and the 12.3-inch infotainment are fitted as standard in all trims, as with the electric panoramic sunroof. Note that the US-spec CR-V is limited to a much smaller 9-inch display, while lower-spec models come with a 7-inch instrument cluster.
Another difference with its American counterpart is that the Chinese model offers heated and ventilated front seats, alongside heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel. Furthermore, is available with five-seater and seven-seater configurations. The range-topping trim of the 30th anniversary special gets an electric tailgate, a 50W wireless charger, a 12-speaker Bose sound system, a head up display, and the Honda Sensing 360+ safety suite.
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Predictably, there are no surprises under the hood. The gasoline version of the SUV is is powered by a familiar turbocharged 1.5-liter engine producing 190 hp (142 kW / 193 PS) and 243 Nm (179 lb-ft) of torque. The mill is mated to a CVT gearbox sending power to either the front or to all four wheels.
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The other option is the electrified CR-V e:HEV, generating a combined 181 hp (135 kW / 185 PS) and 335 Nm (247 lb-ft) of torque from a 2.0-liter engine and dual electric motors. The self-charging hybrid setup is also available in FWD and AWD guices.
And that leads us to pricing which is the biggest surprise. In China, the Dongfeng Honda CR-V Global 30th Anniversary Edition ranges between ¥145,900-191,900 ($20,500-27,000) for the ICE-powered version, and between ¥159,900-209,900 ($22,500-29,500) for the e:HEV. This makes it significantly cheaper compared to the US-spec CR-V which starts from $30,920 and tops out at $42,250 while missing out on some of the fancy features of its Chinese twin.
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