psssttt...im only 27 maaa...still muda..hehehehe

anyway IMHO, having a 4wd otr is more into sense of security where it will provide more traction as and when required. between 4wd and 2wd, for driving experience i will go for 4wd, but for pocket will go for 2wd.

I once tried a 1.5T AWD and the pick up was unacceptable. So I went 2WD

Based on my experience, the traction is not there when we at stand still, the pick up is bad
Its only come after the tire rolling,

I have never come across anyone saying the AWD pick up is bad.

So I thought the 1.5T AWD that I tried must be a defective unit with unacceptable take-off from standstill.

could it be Honda tuned the ECU to not aggressive start-up acceleration to protect the CVT gb?

I think the 1.5T simply doesn't have enough power to do a quick pick up. Otherwise, how come the 2WD is OK but the AWD I tried was pretty bad?

Possible due to Crv much heavier as G10 same engine n specs but pick up damn good

This is why I say, I am not sure the 1.5T AWD is faulty or not. Never have the chance to drive other unit. May be those who have driven both can comment on the pickup power.

I dont think its faulty, its the characteristic, with 2WD the engine power all force to Front, while AWD with same engine power need to power all wheel, and remember that V Specs is heavier

Weight S vs E vs V
1611kg VS 1616kg VS 1668kg

0-100
9.7 VS 9.8 VS 10.4

Hi All,
Currently Honda provides big discount on E spec and RS spec.

In dilemma which one shall get,
E Spec
Pros : Got spare tyre
Cons : no TPMS, no 360 camera, higher fuel consumption

RS Spec
Pros : Full spec, lower fuel consumption
Cons : no spare tyre

can pm what is the big discount for RS?

What dilemma, if you have the dough, RS Spec is the one to go mainly becoz the eHev is true flagship of the current gen CRV.
Forget about lower fuel consumption, the cost premium over even the V specs means the fuel savings can never cover the cost difference between the specs.

If you are a bit tight, then E spec is the one to go for in terms of value for money albeit you don't get the true benefit of current gen CRV techs that are all available in RS spec.

So there is really no dilemma. Got the money without pushing your limit, the RS. Not enuf, then E spec. That also pushing limit, you should not get CRV or any cars at this range....like me...hahaha..

No spare tire is my deal breaker. End up with 1.5T

I got the E and my reasoning could be different from yours.

For high speed high way driving, 1.5T is better than the RS. Once over ~100kph, it is the lesser power 2.0 engine doing the work in RS. I would think important for high speed 130 - 150 kph overtaking and many roads here aren't dual carriage

I occasionally left the car unused for many weeks and car may not start and may have to be tow to workshop. Could be the 12V or the hybrid battery. I don't want such headache.

I feel uncomfortable without spare tires. Town may be OK but not long distance.

Fuel economy. With RM 20K saving, not an issue

The only previous gen 1.5T AWD I tried has unacceptable slower pick up. I only like the V spec 360 camera but what to do? Beside, it has a higher center of gravity so may be less stable? I wouldn't know.

The good things of RS will be for town driving smoothness, power, fuel economy and idling, RS wins.

I did expect AWD to be slower but did not expect it to be SO MUCH slower to be unacceptable. Hence my doubt of that particular unit being faulty.

But I do seem to remember, once on the move, power seems OK.

the honda cr-v awd is not always on. it activates only when slippage is detected in the front wheels, such as during rain, snow, or off-road conditions. so, for us city folks, i'd say that most of the time, it's running as 2wd.

This post has been edited by incognitroll: Mar 21 2025, 10:53 PM

I think its always ON, when we drive we can feel that its not pull (FWD) or push (RWD), always all wheel together
Can even see / monitor the power to each wheel thru multi info meter display

in the manual, it says otherwise.



and from chatgpt:



This post has been edited by incognitroll: Mar 22 2025, 06:01 AM

It seems those who have driven both the 2WD and AWD do feel the AWD is noticeably slower at pick up. I doubt the extra weight could be sufficient to be the cause of that. So what could be the reason?

Herrm
Thanks for info bro

This car even stuggle to get over stiff hump on the road from standstill