2021 Honda CR-V 1.5 AWD Review in Malaysia, You Just Can’t Say No To One | WapCar

The 2021 Honda CR-V facelift brings even more value to those who are looking for a family SUV.
Priced between RM 139k to RM 162k, the CR-V facelift checks all the right boxes. It’s practical, spacious and comes with all the great features.
Let Adrian show you why the CR-V should be your next perfect car.
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Quick Specs:
2021 Honda CR-V 1.5 TC-P AWD Facelift
Engine: L15BE 1.5-litre 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Power: 193 PS & 243 Nm
Transmission: CVT automatic
0 - 100 km/h: 9.3 seconds (as tested)
Fuel Consumption: 8.9L/100 km (as tested)
Price: RM 162,910(OTR without insurance & SST)
Read More: www.wapcar.my/cars/honda/cr-v
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Intro: 00:00
Price in Malaysia: 00:56
Exterior Design: 01:30
Boot Space: 01:45
Interior Practicality: 02:20
Interior Design: 03:42
Interior Improvements: 04:45
Rear Legroom: 05:20
CVT Experience: 06:15
Honda Sensing ADAS: 08:24
Ride & Handling: 09:18
NVH Levels: 10:45
Conclusion: 12:07
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[@obidean3964]

Even with its fiercer competition, I still think CR-V is very reasonable for what it offers. Not as expensive as RAV4, still feature packed including full ADAS unlike its key European rivals like Tiguan and 3008 while still remain the most spacious inside. My only issue is the design (to my eyes) that only mother could love (it's a soccer mom car after all lol) and this car is just everywhere, quite boring sight than other more interesting alternatives like Peugeot 3008. My 2 cents ...

[@robpus]

satisfied with crv 1.5 2wd. so spacious, comfortable drive, powerfull engine and nice xter & inter look🥰

[@alvisbong5046]

Additional advantage: No need worry about crashing when accident, it's very very hard!

[@tankwonghoe9154]

I am driving a Honda CRV 1.5 Turbo with Honda sensing (not AWD) for close to 3 years now, warranty ending in Dec2021. Honest review, cabin noise is obvious but a good set of tyres can reduce it. 68db or 70db or 110db, I don't know, my eardrums are not tuned for that, but the cabin noise is acceptable for me. Power wise, it is very capable for a car with 90bucks roadtax, and though it is running on CVT, it can out accelerate many of its direct competitors in that price range. Fuel consumption is fairly good too for a car this size. I don't go by the counter on the dashboard. I drive around in Ipoh town most of the time, the car daily runs around 70-80km, one full tank about 85bucks and i can use that for 6-7days before the annoying "fill up your tank" sign comes out on the dash. Overall it is a good "do all your stuff" car, some might complain about its handling, but i find it irrelevant, it is an SUV afterall.

[@user-wj2rd7xb7d]

Agreed. It is very well all rounded 5 seaters SUV with complete package except the nvh. I’m very satisfied with my 2018 crv (1.5tc awd). It very practical and yes, space is luxury for people with family.

[@xavilopez4716]

Got one as my first suv and very impressed practicality comfort style features and enough power for me for some might not be but I’m in the city so 0-60 in 2 seconds and 900 horsepower doesn’t make sense for me it’s good enough the power it has .

[@amirfirdaus9419]

i’ll keep on saying this pls review the 2.2d mazda cx-8 adrian!!

[@peaceall43650]

worth it, great package. really suitable for target market

[@seng628]

Nice video review Honda CR v

[@Forehead-y3e]

I definitely agree with u on this facelifted crv, except the slightly underpowered from the get go..apart from that it is a smooth cruiser and offers the best in class in terms of pricing, roominess and style~ but the comfortable ride does come with negative side after at least 5 years of ownership, i could bet they become wary very soon compared to other rival, maybe that's why they are so good at bumps and holes when brand new~ maybe honda should learn from toyota to balance its suppleness and reliability at the same time while maximizing comfort level~ all in all, this would be my pick should i look for suv right now, it's a stealer trust me..👍🏻😎

[@yatishnaido4925]

Thank you wapcar

[@oohitslensa167]

I own the 2021 crv ex and I love it !

[@chewankhor22]

The engine is the best one in the market.. I'm a Civic x owner

[@leongkeenwai6673]

I’m more impressed with the 3 tennis balls stuck together with velcro.

[@WapCar]

Hope you found it informative 😃

[@reddysethu5147]

Value for money Adrian this S U V if able to become all-round winner as u say NVH is very important and how its drive

[@yatishnaido4925]

Next video can you review about maserati levante

[@guan5849]

Any difference between 2wd and 4wd in terms of suspension setup? Heard 4wd is firmer

[@gandhiasim]

Hi Adrian, Currently I am using Honda CRV 2cc 2WD-2015 and its time for me to change the car, not that I have poblem with it,but I change car every 7years. I travel alot on Malaysian Highways and need ur advise that (CRV 1.5 4WD) will it be under power for Highway drives compare to my existing 2cc 2wd ? Pls give ur expert advice.

[@greenboychan4465]

i ve been with 2 crv since 2010 n it can be trade out as easy as abc.. with good price compare to my last escape...worst..2 days in mudah bam! got buyer already

[@Tyro207]

Does this model have sequential front turning indicator lights? (Like the Thailand variant) if not is there a way to enable this?

[@naveen-6627]

Good review. Q - do you know why all Honda models in Malaysia doesn't comes with sun/moonroof?

[@lynarystic]

Not sure. Personally for me, as an end user, I see no value in sun/moonroof. We are in the car to drive, that's about it. Want sun/ moon exposure? can get that for free outside of the car.

[@mohdhafizbinjemeli7513]

crv vs cx5 vs x70....please vote...i want to know which is the most likely...

[@medi7557]

what makes it even more attractive now is the price, Honda have reduced it while increasing the kit count. All thanks to new competitors

[@mikrot-rex747]

Any idea on water wading depth? Given our frequent flooding

[@tyt8879]

is it the DRCC of CRV 2021 provide 0-180km/h speed follow?

[@yongmonjun]

compare it with Toyota harrier xu60 pls

[@khookeatchye6883]

Agree Adrian. I love the car too. Yes it’s not the most beautiful but it’s mostly ok like you say😂

[@ahmadthalha9731]

Plss review and make indepth detail about the new Honda ct rs Looks as awesome. Tq. I'm waiting for it😍

[@monazim336]

AWD - test drive offroad jalan kampong la plz

[@nickloong]

A good set of tyres will make the drive more serene.

[@royalbeautyskincare485]

Yes all the current Honda has the NVH issue. Very2 noisy.

[@a191015]

How many miles do u get in full tank of gas?

[@weeshianchong7594]

COROLLA CROSS HYBRID or CRV?

[@thiesahlmurlitharan6057]

Very good brand car

[@euthopic]

This or the Forester?

[@RaptorHead76]

for this size shall use 2.0cc for economic fuel for sure

[@princegorman2979]

Can it last over 500,000 miles

[@deaf_eagle4469]

Can you do a review of the accord. Cause when you did it before it is too short. Not detail enought

[@royalprince5878]

I think when they did review on Accord, they didnt do it individually but rather reviewed together with Camry

[@jiaxulee7681]

Hi, Adrian. Please do the same for Honda Accord too.

[@abdullaharif6455]

No auto start stop?

[@lokekaryew8408]

Adrian, agree with your CRV being a complete overall package but you didn't comments on the power delivery? Too bad the cabin noise 70db is higher than the X70

[@WapCar]

It's smooth and punchy at highway speeds. Very sufficient for everyday and highway use

[@lokekaryew8408]

@@WapCar Adrian, being an AWD, it must be relatively heavy? How's the overall performance vs X70?

[@weeshianchong7594]

Corolla cross or crv? :))

[@accordfly]

May I know how is the NVH compare with Nissan X-trail facelift?

[@WapCar]

Hi, you can find the NVH reading for the X-Trail (60, 90 & 110 km/h) here: www.wapcar.my/news/nissan-xtrail-wapcar-ratings-results-1405250-score-average-1693

[@u-jinnchong5573]

too bad they removed the active cornering light on the facelift crv, the previous gen crv 1.5tcp 2wd had active cornering lights

[@MuhammadAsyraf-ee6pw]

Really? Lol i doesn’t realise 😆

[@aravindradhakrishna8660]

What's active cornering lights? Do you mean adaptive headlights?

[@u-jinnchong5573]

@@aravindradhakrishna8660 active cornering lights are lights that light up whenever the steering is turned either to the left or right after turning thr lights will off by itself , see 1:37 the black bits on the right side of the headlight should be the active cornering lights but honda malaysia removed it after the facelift

[@aizammurad4151]

right.. why bonda throw active cornering light.. very sad.. 😭😭😭

[@FatBoyChannel101]

For handling, wait for the Sorento, it suprised many jornalist

[@WapCar]

Waiting... www.wapcar.my/news/spied-the-allnew-2021-kia-sorento-is-in-malaysia-but-dont-get-too-excited-yet-25523

[@malamadaive1016]

maserati levante review

[@user-gb2sw2no3l]

Why didnt you mention about the Nissan XTrail? Is it not a competitor too?

[@silverquoteskylord8614]

Maybe subaru forester? Subie 👍

[@SpiritualityLife77]

How does it fair against the toyota cross?

[@WapCar]

Corolla Cross is more supple and comfortable, but it's smaller than the CR-V. May not be suitable for big families

[@keshvinmuniandy6932]

Hi bro.Is this the full spec CRV?

[@MuhammadAsyraf-ee6pw]

Yes

[@jadenkhor3523]

I would pay that extra rm10k for the lux Mazda CX-5 interior ✌🏼 the CRV interior and infotech just screams basic and the driver would prolly be bored of it by the second year of use. I’m pretty confident the CX5’s comfort is one up the CRV too 🤫

[@WapCar]

CX-5's interior is top class! However the CR-V still rides more comfortably, Mazda's are a tad bit stiffer than its class rivals 😬

[@clybee8328]

I tried giving the CX5 a fair chance, but the comfort is only on the driver. As a passenger on the side and the back, the seats somehow is not as comfortable as the ones in CRV. Perhaps it could be due to the big space in CRV while the space at the back passenger side of the CX5 makes me feel claustrophobic.

[@jasonlimkh9332]

Adrian, how was the feeling between Ativa and crv CVT transmission?

[@Forehead-y3e]

May i share my experience with both, to conclude ativa wins big due to larger n heavier crv..though only 1.0 but the pull u got is beyond compare with crv 1.5 cvt~ plus the heavy steering on crv makes it harder to navigate, of course it's a big suv but ativa wins at this...the only lacking with ativa is comfort level which i could not tolerate for such a high riding vehicle, perodua should do better in that department~

[@WapCar]

Ativa CVT is sharper, jumpier and more responsive, but noisier too. CR-V has smoother power delivery

[@IzzHsyaa]

I hope it's come with 7 seater

[@WapCar]

Third row will not be practical though

[@xp5158]

Honda san always wins

[@bareqhikmat1994]

Adrian do you think the Peugeot 3008 & 5008 is a good competitor for the CRV ?

[@obidean3964]

Yes very viable and compelling alternatives too if you want to standout from the sea of CR-V

[@Forehead-y3e]

Sure, this would be right competitor to 3008..quite similar in size and configuration~ but of course the ride pliant and steering response is different due to finer tuned of french car compared to this mainstream japanese vehicle, but u trade those losses with reliability and hassle proof choice of this lovely machine~

[@WapCar]

Yes, but the Peugeot models lack ADAS. So it depends on what you're looking for

[@jegandanieljegan24]

Isn't 2wd have Honda sensing ?

[@WapCar]

Yes, 1.5 TC-P variants come with Honda Sensing

[@mohamedmohideen5951]

I drove X70 and CRV - My perspective read again - X70 feel better

[@GMBricks]

With X70 in the market, CR-V might be very hard to sell, unless people really like the brand.

[@muhammadhasanazhari7698]

X70 no 4WD or AWD 👎🏻

[@spectercoronaedition8972]

@@muhammadhasanazhari7698 sadly the CKD version kicked out the AWD on the executive version

[@grey71644]

i see more of this crv now compared to x70

[@yh1811]

CRV is noisy as compared to x70 😢

[@Yddp3307]

@@yh1811 Yeap way way noisier than the x70. Refinement has always been bad on most Honda cars

[@C3ByAx]

Cabin insulation improved?

[@WapCar]

Yes, thanks to ANC

[@ytgessle]

My top complain, Android 6

[@kenjie410]

i believe this is 4WD right? not AWD. the 2 are different

[@xmenlingcheehuat0811]

But, why 4WD instead of AWD?

[@kenjie410]

@@xmenlingcheehuat0811 I mean the CRV model in Malaysia is with 4WD but the title of the video is with AWD which I think is incorrect.

[@xmenlingcheehuat0811]

@@kenjie410 so, is there any difference between CRV 4WD and AWD?

[@xmenlingcheehuat0811]

@John Gomez I mean CRV is obviously AWD, even though Honda Malaysia market it as 4WD. I know the difference.

[@WapCar]

CR-V is AWD www.wapcar.my/news/awd-or-4wd-%E2%80%93-do-you-need-it-2078

[@hclau362]

Reasonable price is the last statement you should make when referencing cars in Malaysia. It is one of the most expensive country in the world for cars...

[@kirbylogan2401]

Did the oil dilution issue go away with the 1.5 turbo? I’m still reading many customer complaints about this problem and spending 30k on a car that may not last long past the warranty is a major problem for me. I would advise to stay away from the turbo engines.

[@WapCar]

Oil dilution issue happens in colder climates, Malaysian cars are not affected with this problem

[@kirbylogan2401]

WapCar Parts of U.S. like Florida and Texas and Arkansas are warmer but many reports there as well. Honda did a fix with the software and extended warranty on Powertrain for extra year but the opinion of many is to get rid of it before the 6 years is up because it’s likely to not have a long life with the 1.5 turbo.

[@IrwanIbrahim]

There is no case of oil dilution in Malaysia that I've heard.

[@user-gb2sw2no3l]

I think the issue is different due to the different viscosity and type of oil used in the US compared with Malaysia. There has never been a complain about oil dilution in the Malaysian market so far.

[@muhammadhasanazhari7698]

AWD is the real SUV 🔥

[@xmenlingcheehuat0811]

Real SUV uses 4WD.

[@rainsyahdante6702]

@@xmenlingcheehuat0811 and some rwd

[@yankeewhiskeytea5955]

You don’t have to “sweep” your leg under the bumper, just “kick”

[@mrxxavier9081]

That headunit look like it come from 2010..really?

[@WapCar]

It's not that bad, at least it has Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

[@pushpadevimanickam8348]

First 🥇

[@Thankyou_3]

Don’t buy the CRV with Turbo and GDI, it has many problems. The best reliable would be the RAV4.

[@handryyati8315]

If only toyota can come up with nice appearance car hahaha.

[@adrianlim116]

For me it still losses to the X70. This is the 2nd best C-Segment SUV in Malaysia.

[@WapCar]

X70 is a tough one to beat!

[@deaf_eagle4469]

@@WapCar superbly tough gila nak menang dengan x70

[@HZL_AD]

oil delusion problem..

[@anandsamy5194]

Honda only can shout on their space and practicality. Boring to hear many times by most reviewers. Btw RAV4 is a D segment, CBU and sophisticated new engine and suspension that cannot be compared to a CRV.

[@djtan3313]

I agree. But price...?

[@anandsamy5194]

@@djtan3313 pricing issue arise just because it is not conti although it is better than x1.

[@WapCar]

RM 200k is a tough pill to swallow, but the RAV4 has its market. Just not for the masses.

[@anandsamy5194]

@@WapCar maybe in the future should CKD Altis, Camry and RAV4.

[@ikmalhisyam1260]

bro, are u sure RAV4 is D-segment? so where do you put Toyota highlander then? RAV4 in malaysia is totally overpriced and UMW shall bring in CKD to grasp the suv market in malaysia. I am using RAV4 in americas right now and also having CRV back in malaysia. I can say that, CRV can beat RAV4 in every inch.

[@shantinathsarthinathan4458]

Does it have Hi Honda😆

[@IzzHsyaa]

Does x70 come with 4wd 😆

[@djtan3313]

@@IzzHsyaa how often does it snow in Malaysia? Is awd that important? Serious.

[@78simeonelee]

China made car for Apple carplay?

[@IzzHsyaa]

@@djtan3313 AWD not only for snow lol, it's also for hill climbing, jungletrekking, off-road etc.

[@willietan6111]

not necessary because it got hey Goolge or Hey Siri..

[@yagooatthegoat]

No

[@chiatzetian1529]

There's a rattling noise everywhere, much like the old Proton. Cheap plastic is everywhere. Really fooling people.

[@Muhammadazeem-ob8kf]

Mazda cx5 better 😬

[@WapCar]

😆

[@dhashrathwilliam9309]

Those whom are willing to risk your Lives over looks then go for it.If y'all get what I mean! I've already driven this Facelifted version and it's no difference at all.Crappy suspension that will make you vomit! Good Luck

[@royalprince5878]

You're right. I'm surprised at his remark on supple suspension. WHen masuk quite a big lubang and bumps, I could feel it jarring. Melompat. But I dont expect much from a SUV. On handling, I thought I was driving a bus. Lol

[@canonchee1180]

I'm totally aggree with you! Super regret 😭

[@royalprince5878]

@@canonchee1180 Why? You are driving One?

[@canonchee1180]

@@royalprince5878 ya. I felt same when thought a bumb. Sometimes my passenger complaints uncomfortable also. This car at this price range could do better.

[@royalprince5878]

@@canonchee1180 After test driving some cars, I began to take reviewers' words as grain salt. Many of what they say seem to be false. Perhaps marketing. The rule of thumb is to see, drive and experience the car by person.

[@djtan3313]

...NO.

[@kcchin7983]

CVT。only will happen a problem.. when you use it to 100k km.. you will cry …hahaha

[@WapCar]

You have to be on time with your CVT fluid change

[@ryantk3411]

How much Honda pay u? R u sure CRV is the best value for money ? Compare to 2.5T CX5 and CBU RAV4 2.5NA ? Please compare apple to apple and ask Honda to offer 2.5T engine and see how much they will sell...btw CX5 rm175k is only rm13k more expensive than CRV, to me it worth it...I tried CRV before, the NVH is damn lousy and the CVT is noisy... This is why I don’t subscribe your channel which don’t tell the truth

[@WapCar]

All our videos, if are sponsored you will see a "this video includes paid promotion" disclaimer. This CR-V 1.5 TC-P AWD is the highest spec on offer, of course I will be comparing it to the highest spec CX-5 and RAV4. Good that RM 13k makes little difference for you. But for the rest of the majority, a car with better features & space at a lower price means it's better value for money. In my video, I did not hide the fact that the CVT is loud at high revs (07:52) and the NVH is the worst among its competitors (there's even a table at 11:23). So I don't know what you mean by "I don't tell the truth". -Adrian

[@meouby2]

@@WapCar lol hehe good reply .. seem like too emotional. I subscribed when i watch ur video about 2 times u are a great presenter kudos