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    1998 Honda CR-V

    New from

    $29,950 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, 80,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Honda CR-V

    Last updated Sep 29, 2025

    The new Honda CR-V is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $29,950 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $35,950 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the CR-V available in Australia.

    The Honda CR-V is only available with an null motor that produces 94kW and 182Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 1998 CR-V is offered with a 3 year, 80,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    66.2 - 66.67 kW/t
    52.24 kW/t
    82.08 kW/t
    Boot Space
    374 litres
    173 litres
    964 litres
    Price
    $29,950 - $35,950
    $24,563
    $42,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    80,000 km
    50,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 year
    1 year
    3 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,200 - 1,500 kg
    1,200 kg
    2,265 kg
    Approach Angle
    29°
    21.3°
    38°
    Departure Angle
    27°
    18.6°
    42°

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    1998 Honda CR-V Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Pillar
      • Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System Cassette
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Type: Stereo
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Colour: Black/grey
      • Body Side Molding Size: Medium
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Grille Colour: Black
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Black
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 66.67
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Ashtray Front Illuminated
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 4
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Electric
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 29
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (l): 668
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (cu Ft): 23.6
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 374
      • Departure Angle: 27
      • Front Track (mm): 1535
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
      • Overall Height (mm): 1675
      • Overall Length (mm): 4520
      • Overall Width (mm): 1750
      • Rear Track (mm): 1535
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2620
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 84
      • Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
      • Compression Ratio: 8.8
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
      • Engine (l): 2
      • Engine (cc): 1973
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Engine Location: Front
      • Engine Orientation: Transverse
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 89
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Capacity (l): 58
      • Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 15.3
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Digital
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
      • Number Of Odometers: 1
      • Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
      • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Plastic
      • Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Plastic/rubber
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Single
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Internal Switch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.6
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 31
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 24
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.6
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 12.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 166
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 103
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 128
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 94
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 182
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 135
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200
    • Roof
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Grabbers
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Grabbers
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Rear Seat Folding: 50/50
      • Rear Seat Reclining
      • Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Console Dashboard Storage: Open
      • Console Dashboard Type: Full
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
      • Glove Compartment Lid
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 4.562
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: Variable
      • Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts
      • Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Constant
      • Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
      • Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 80000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 80000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 600
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1410
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
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    1998 Honda CR-V Dimensions

    1675mm
    1750mm
    4520mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    1998 Honda CR-V Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Honda CR-V?

    The Honda CR-V offers a 3 year 80,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Honda CR-V FAQs

    The cheapest Honda CR-V is the Base that starts from $29,950.

    The most expensive Honda CR-V is the Base that starts from $35,950.

    The best towing capacity of a Honda CR-V is offered by the Base which can tow 1500 kg

    The largest Honda CR-V is the Base which measures 1750mm wide, 4520mm in length and sits 1675mm tall.

    The most powerful Honda CR-V is the Base which has 94kW of power from its 2L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Honda CR-V is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Honda CR-V is the Base which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Honda CR-V uses Unleaded.