Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that the all-new Honda CR-V has been awarded a 5-star rating in a crash test conducted by the ASEAN NCAP (New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asia). The all-new Honda CR-V has become the first model to be awarded a 5-star rating under the new ASEAN NCAP Assessment 2017-2020 Protocol. This outstanding result emphasizes Honda’s leadership in its commitment to ensuring safety for everyone sharing the road.
Based on the new ASEAN NCAP Assessment 2017-2020 Protocol, which came into effect on 1st January 2017, the all-new Honda CR-V achieved a 5-star rating with an overall score of 88.8 out of 100. This new assessment included a frontal offset impact test, side impact test, and evaluation of safety features. The all-new Honda CR-V received impressive scores of 47.25 for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), 22.84 for Child Occupant Protection (COP), and 18.71 for and Safety Assist Technologies (SATs).
The 5th-generation Honda CR-V made its debut in Southeast Asia in March 2017 in Thailand, followed by Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. This premium sport utility vehicle has received overwhelming feedback from customers throughout the region. For example, within four months after its launch in Thailand, the all-new Honda CR-V recorded over 6,500 bookings (as of July 2017). In Malaysia, it achieved four months sales target in just one month after its official launch in mid-July. The all-new Honda CR-V also received “The Best Car Choice by Visitor” at the Indonesia International Motor Show 2017.