CR-V V · 2018–2020

Honda CR-V 1.5 VTEC Turbo CR-V V · 173 hp (2018 to 2020)

The Honda CR-V 1.5 VTEC Turbo of the CR-V V generation uses the L15B7 1.5 Turbo petrol engine with 173 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 173 PS / 127 kW
Displacement: 1 498 cm³
Cylinders: 4
Engine code: L15B7 1.5 Turbo
Period covered: 2018–2020
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 6 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

173 hp (127 kW), front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual. Built from 2018 to 2020.

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In the range

It is the entry-level petrol version of this generation. The L15B7 1.5 Turbo engine is also fitted to: Honda Civic (Civic X).

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 20,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

20 000 km

12 months

API SN/SP / ILSAC / ACEA C2/C3 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

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Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Honda CR-V 1.5 VTEC Turbo CR-V V?

The L15B7 1.5 Turbo petrol engine (1 498 cc), 173 hp (127 kW).

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Which oil for the Honda CR-V 1.5 VTEC Turbo?

A API SN/SP / ILSAC / ACEA C2/C3-approved oil suited to the L15B7 1.5 Turbo engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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