Honda’s earth dreams have been shattered with the exchange rate forcing a rethink of its SUV line-up for Australia.
The diesel models in the CR-V range will be chopped from the range here, although a limited model is available in low numbers.
Petrol SUVs are outselling oil-burners by a big margin, with most sold in urban areas.
Honda’s Earth Dreams diesels are one of the company’s technology showpieces, with relatively high output engines producing very low CO2 emissions.
The CR-V Series II still available runs a 1.6-litre i-DTEC turbo diesel, making 118kW and a solid 350Nm. Badged DTi-L Limited Edition, the $44,290 model is claimed to deliver 5.9L/100km consumption with 154g/km of CO2 emissions – partly due to its new nine-speed automatic transmission.
Honda has packed the extras into its farewell diesel, with leather seats, dual zone air and sat-nav joining a full complement of safety and driver assists, including electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), tyre deflation warning system and hill descent control.
Honda has been approached for comment on its diesel future in Australia.
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