All You Need To Know About SUVs

All You Need To Know About SUVs

Rugged and powerful, yet stylish and practical – the modern SUV has become a mainstay on Malaysian roads for all the right reasons. From its earliest roots in the 70s, the SUV has evolved to become the top choice for both families and someone looking for a reliable car for city driving. It comes then at no surprise that SUVs are one of Malaysians’ favorite car classes. 

So, what exactly is an SUV? SUV stands for ‘sport utility vehicle’, and it is often a spacious, comfortable car, making it ideal for families. Most SUVs are available in a range of sizes, with or without four-wheel drives. At Honda, our range of SUVs come in a choice of either petrol or hybrid powertrains as well. 

SUVs often boast of many plus points, which explains their popularity. These include a raised seating position, as well as good ground clearance, which in turn makes them both comfortable and reassuring to drive. Plus, SUVs are able to withstand poor road surfaces and offer a great view of the road ahead as well as the surroundings.

Space is also one of the biggest draws of owning a SUV. With plenty of cabin space and a large boot space, SUVs are extremely practical, making them ideal for families who need space to stretch out. Ultimately, most modern SUVs drive and offer the same level of performance, road holding, fuel economy and safety as a normal car. 

Safety too, is a highlight of owning an SUV. With a high seating position and the good visibility that affords drivers, an SUV is an inherently safe type of car. Like every Honda, the CR-V and HR-V SUV models are designed from the ground up with safety in mind. That’s why both models achieved a maximum five-star safety rating.

In the modern age of hybrids, SUVs have also taken on this technology to enjoy the benefits of fuel efficiency and ease of driving that comes with hybrid vehicles. Through our  responsive, smooth and efficient e:HEV Hybrid technology, Honda’s hybrid SUVs include the CR-V Hybrid and HR-V Hybrid models, which automatically selects the optimum driving mode for you. 

For example, the Honda CR-V Hybrid combines the smooth response of a petrol engine with the effortless pulling power of an electric motor to deliver both outstanding performance in all conditions together with impressive fuel economy.

Here is a quick breakdown of both SUV models offered by Honda. 

CR-V

Honda’s largest SUV is the CR-V, priced starting from RM139,912. The CR-V comes with five or seven seats (depending on the grade) and offers plenty of cabin space and a generous boot. Families will find this more than sufficient and practical for their needs, so that a busy family would find it more than practical enough for their needs.

HR-V

For those looking for a more sporty and compact vehicle, the HR-V may be a better alternative. Priced from RM104,000, this SUV is designed with the style and attitude of a coupé, but with five doors. It is just the sort of SUV a couple or young family would find ideal.

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