Honda CR-V

A redesigned CR-V was launched for the 2007 model year. The redesigned CR-V made its auto show debut at the 2006 Paris Auto Show.

The third generation CR-V is powered by the latest version of Honda's standard K-series 2.4 L 4-cylinder engine, similar variants of which can also be found in the current-generation Honda Accord and Honda Element. A 2.4 L engine upgraded to 166 hp is used in the North American market. A 2.2 L i-CTDI diesel is offered in the European and Asian markets. The European market Honda CR-V offers a new R20A 2.0 L engine, based on the Honda R-series i-VTEC SOHC engine found in the Honda Civic, as opposed to the previous CR-V offering the K20A.

Previously, all CR-Vs produced for the North American market are imported from Honda's plants in Japan and the UK, where production will continue for those respective regions.

The 2007 CR-V features a real liftgate, unlike previous models. There is no longer a spare wheel attached to the back door. The new CR-V is lower, wider and shorter than the previous models; the length decrease stems mostly from the fact that the spare wheel no longer adds length to the back of the vehicle. A lowering of the center of gravity is another benefit of the spare wheel being located underneath the vehicle.

An iPod adapter is optional equipment on US models.

Mugen Motorsports, the well-known Honda tuning company, announced that they will have a full catalogue of performance and cosmetic upgrade parts available for the third-generation CR-V, the first time the company has made parts for the CR-V line.

Engine
2.0 L I4
2.2 L turbodiesel I4
2.4 L I4

Transmission
5-speed manual
5-speed automatic

Wheelbase
2620 mm (103.1 in.)

Length
4520 mm (177.9 in.)

Width
1820 mm (71.6 in.)

Height
1680 mm (66.1 in.)

Related
Honda Civic
Honda Element