Honda CR-V diesel arriving January (Not for North America)

Honda has confirmed the addition of a second diesel engine to its Australian line-up, with a new CR-V model joining the diesel Civic Hatch that landed in April.

Unlike the 88kW/300Nm 1.6 litre Civic, the new diesel CR-V will get Honda's larger 2.2 litre engine, producing 110kW and 350Nm of torque.

The new model will be offered in four-wheel-drive form, matched to either a six-speed manual or five-speed auto transmission. Hill Descent Control will also feature as standard.

In manual form, Honda promises a 5.8 l/100km fuel consumption figure.

Honda Australia's current CR-V range features both two- and four-wheel-drive options, but all are powered by 2.0 and 2.4 litre petrol engines only.

The 2.0 litre engine produces 114kW and 190Nm, returning 7.8 l/100km with the manual transmission.

In 2.4 litre form, available only with an auto transmission, power grows to 140kW and 222Nm. Fuel use is listed at 8.7 l/100km.

“This fourth-generation model has been a strong, consistent performer since it was first launched in December 2012 and we expect to see a boost in sales with a diesel option,” Honda Australia Director Stephen Collins said.
“This year, we’ve sold just shy of 10,000 units, making the CR-V second only to the much-loved Civic range.”

Pricing for the CR-V range currently kicks off at $27,490 plus on-roads for the 2WD manual, rounding out at $42,290 plus on-roads for the range-topping VTi-L 4WD automatic.

The new Honda CR-V diesel is due to arrive in local showrooms in January, with pricing available closer to launch.

Source;
http://www.themotorreport.com.au/57591/honda-to-add-diesel-option-to-cr-v-range-in-first-quarter-2014

Honda Australia: Honda's Civic Hatch Diesel Has Arrived

TULLAMARINE, AUSTRALIA – April 16, 2013: Honda Australia has today launched its Earth Dreams Technology series with the all-new 1.6 litre diesel engine for the Civic Hatch range.

The 1.6-litre i-DTEC combines the practical solutions and spacious interior of the Civic Hatch with the first engine for Australia from Honda’s new Earth Dreams Technology series.

The new 1.6-litre i-DTEC engine combines competitive power, with 88kW and 300Nm of torque and CO2 emissions of just 105 grams per kilometre, offering an impressive balance between fuel economy and performance.

Rising fuel prices around the world and increasingly stringent environmental performance targets led Honda to work towards introducing Earth Dreams Technology, a new generation of powertrains that achieve advanced driving performance combined with low emissions at an affordable cost.

Key features of the DTi-S include:

1.6-litre i-DTEC engine

Fuel economy of 4L/100 kms and CO2 emissions of 105g/km

Six-speed manual transmission

Five-star ANCAP safety rating

ECON mode, Eco Assist function and Auto Stop mode

Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) System

Hill Start Assist (HSA)

Auto on/off halogen headlights

Daytime running lights and fog lights

Automatic rain-sensing front wipers

Intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID)

Cruise control and adjustable speed limiter

Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)

Honda’s ‘Magic Seat’ system

Reversing camera

17 inch alloy wheels

Source;
http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2013/04/16/072568-hondas-civic-hatch-diesel-has-arrived.html