This video is worth watching, if you are into AWD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OzK-oRPCbs

I saw this video many years ago. Thank you for sharing. Pls note that the old generation of CRV was still using a hydraulic system that relies on detecting front wheels slipping before sending torque to rear wheels. Also, the max torque capable to be sent was only 30%. That number rose to 40% in the G5 when electronic actuated AWD was introduced. In the G6 that rose to 50%.
Subaru system is superior due to more aggressive traction control which clamps on spinning wheel and thus sending power to the stuck wheel. Most cars (2wd included) traction control work this way.

I am rather disappointed with my spelling these days. Can't seem to type well. 😕

This post has been edited by coffee20038: Feb 14 2024, 02:45 PM

Haha....mistype, mistype.....

Almost book the XV but sudden changes (again) in my intended budget and need to use extra car schedule postponed the purchase again and again.

It really all depends on my kid need to continue her master programme oversea. Might need to reserve part of the budget for my kid oversea study if she decide for it. 2nd we only needed an additional car by 3rd quarter of the year IF my kid did not go for oversea study (thus no urgency to get vehicle yet).

Finally, XV has a b segment space and a small boot, although have almost everything that I want (memory seats, 360, auto tailgate, etc), it is really a 7 years old tech and I would prefer a bigger interior space. The boxer engine still remains a cause of concern with some possible headache in long term maintenance. The parts are more expensive or lack choices for repair in long term due to really small number of XV in Malaysia. With great features, comes greater repair cost if fail, even the front adaptive lamp is 7K a piece with front windscreen at over 5K, can already match the higher C segment CRV part price. So why not get CRV if budget allows.

The new CRV was released with a lower price (E spec with almost main feature) that expected (tot min. 180K to over 200K just for turbo earlier) and it has everything that I really want, high ground clearance, big rear space, big boot, great looks.

I am not likely to hit the top speed ever, so top speed never really matters to me. Since RS have better City drive experience with equal highway drive power, it does tempt me a lot that I try to re-budget to see if I can get it. New car intend to share with my wife (I can switch between sedan and SUV), she will likely take it majority of the time driving in City most of time, for work and taking the kids. I will be driving it with a mixed of 60/40 highway and city. But once hit jam, likely 50/50 on highway city ride. So hybrid with it's supposedly massive fc saving difference in City drive vs turbo does help in lessening the pain of the much higher price tag.

Just think having extra 10K to get better feature (360, better exterior looks, better side mirror feature, adaptive lamp, full digital meter), extra 10k that can be contra back with fuel saving in 10 years or so and extra 10K for the EV experience (hybrid engine, longer service interval, less headache in NA engine wear and tear, EV city drive, turbo/cvt got its own possible headache in long term). Of course once in long term, the battery kaput, IPU or inverter fail, clutch needs replacing, tyre puncture....gg....hahaha...

Actually having no spare tyre is a big concern. For most ppl, it is just for peace of mind but for my wife working area in Port Klang...her car tyres kena quite a number of times laio, so it is a matter of when will kena again.

Again, if I go for RS due to some mind demon taking over with crazy impulse, it is mostly for the EV engine start, EV city drive experience, more instant torque for City or Jam (which I face a lot too besides my wife's City drive), quieter ride, 360 camera, better exterior looks and full digital meter. Saving FC is a great added bonus to lessen the financial impact especially much more so after subsidies removal. with uncertain and definitely higher market price in the future.

For some 360 is not important, most drove without it anyway but for a big SUV with limited parking space, 360 is really a great tool especially when aligning big SUV in tight space. It is not a must but still a great tool especially for small size person (my wife) on high bigger vehicle, thus my reluctant on missing 360 on E spec, but thinking of upgrading to V spec, really not worth just mainly for 360. Crazy.

If I already budgeted for V spec, upgrading to RS is a straight go but my initial budget is E spec range, so the RS price upgrade of 30K is still really hard to swallow.

Anyway, now just bullshit here and there while waiting for my kid decision to continue her master locally or oversea. If local, then likely get CRV by mid to 3rd quarter of year, if oversea, I think I have to downgrade back to lower segment Cross, XV or even City to divert part of the car fund to study budget. Studying oversea now with our weak currency and rising inflation add about 40% extra to the original intended study budget.

This post has been edited by Cavino: Feb 15 2024, 09:55 AM

Notice that very hard seeing G6 live on the road

TBH I only seeing it live in front of my eyes one time, like few week back at Publika towards Arte

Im staying at Mont Kiara, everyday commute Mex Hway to Cyber, very rare,, unlike G5, few weeks after first delivery, bersepah on the road

Honda Sales saying that this car is hot, waiting time plus 2 months, herm

Me seeing Tesla is more common than CRV, probably my office next to Tesla showroom,, but everywhere can see Model 3

Or maybe I thought it is a Volvo when seeing one CRV

Manage to sell my CRV and probably getting CX8 or again a CRV

This post has been edited by Old1030: Feb 28 2024, 01:01 PM

G6 is in between CX5 19" and the G5 in term of ride quality/comfort and steering sharpness.

For town driving, Hybrid has the edge. On highway above speed limit, turbo has the edge.

Never tried the CX8.

My daily route is almost 70% hway, and this will be my second car, most usage for weekend drive and balik kampung
And will most probably change again before warranty end,, I dont think hybrid is for me

I thought cx8 and crv different segment

yes different segment
but price almost the same

CRV compared with CX5 is the right thing even CX8 is around CRV G6 price. Start seeing many G6 around ipoh now. Design wise, like the front but not the rear boxy looking. G5 and G6 front seat seems to look similar.

G5 looks more "Asian" with more flashy chrome. G6 looks less flashy, more plain like the European.

just curious do u guys notice the leather used in latest generation honda car, crv hrv city, has a different texture and feel lower quality, like those used in myvi.

my city gm6 and crv g5 the leather feel higher quality and more "genuine"

CRV G6 used full leather like G5? I thought is half leather, got those alcantara material feel abit like fabric when I test drive it.

Hi guys, heard that there are parts issue and caused no stock available currently. Is it true?

I booked the ehev RS in Nov 2023 when they said can start booking. When it launch in Jan 24. SA told me maybe mid Feb can get car. And last week told me end March 24 can get.

Also wondering is it part issue

Reason sales told me is because car is on high demand, but like my post earlier, rarely seen any G6 at KL

My SA cannot guarantee the car for next 3 month.I cancelled my order and pick cx8

May be that's only applicable to hybrid. I don't have that problem with the turbo version

Got confirmation from my SA
RS production is interrupted by shortage of chip

V Specs order waiting list is 4 months
E Specs order waiting list is 3 months
S Specs no waiting list

Blue and white is highly sought

Hm. It'll be a while til I get the RS.. anyone here got theirs already? When did you book?

I actually want to go for RS, my loan approved for RS,, but I change to V

I change just last week, thats how I know on the waiting period

My que number supposedly number 10 for Lunar Silver,

But this morning change to Platinum white,, I dont have my que number yet for new color

This post has been edited by Old1030: Mar 13 2024, 03:19 PM