Honda CR-V

Honda has built the CR-V since 1996. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 8 of them, from the 1997 Honda CR-V to the 2023 Honda CR-V. Body styles here: SUV. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 1996–today
- Brand from
- Japan
- Body styles
- SUV
- Sold new in
- North America, Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 8 cars
How it changed
Power went from 162 hp in the 1997 CR-V to 150 hp in the 2023 CR-V. It got heavier along the way: 1,450 kg for the 1997 car, 1,545 kg for the 2017. The most powerful here is the 1997 Honda CR-V at 162 hp (121 kW). Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2020 Honda CR-V, in 8.8 s.
Every CR-V in the catalog
2005 Honda CRV SE
2010 Honda CR-V [US]
2012 Honda CR-V
2015 Honda CR-V
2017 Honda CR-V
Photo: NetCarShow
2020 Honda CR-V
2023 Honda CR-V
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 CR-V | 162 hp (121 kW) | 161 lb-ft (218 Nm) | 10.5 s | 108 mph (174 km/h) | 1,450 kg (3,197 lb) | 2.4 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 4-speed automatic | 21 mpg |
| 2005 CRV SE | 140 hp (104 kW) | 251 lb-ft (340 Nm) | 10.6 s | 114 mph (183 km/h) | 1,592 kg (3,510 lb) | 2.2 L inline-4 | All Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | 23 mpg |
| 2010 CR-V [US] | 150 hp (112 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 9.6 s | 118 mph (190 km/h) | 1,713 kg (3,777 lb) | 2.2 L inline-4 | All Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | 24 mpg |
| 2012 CR-V | 150 hp (112 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 9.7 s | 118 mph (190 km/h) | 1,723 kg (3,799 lb) | 2.2 L inline-4 | All Wheel Drive | 6 speed manual | 26 mpg |
| 2015 CR-V | 160 hp (119 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 10.0 s | 122 mph (196 km/h) | 1,658 kg (3,655 lb) | 1.6 L inline-4 | All Wheel Drive | 9-speed automatic | 29 mpg |
| 2017 CR-V | 120 hp (89 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 11.2 s | 113 mph (182 km/h) | 1,545 kg (3,406 lb) | 1.6 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | 30 mpg |
| 2020 CR-V | 145 hp (108 kW) | 129 lb-ft (175 Nm) | 8.8 s | 112 mph (180 km/h) | — | 2.0 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | CVT | 38 mpg |
| 2023 CR-V | 150 hp (112 kW) | 135 lb-ft (183 Nm) | 9.4 s | 120 mph (193 km/h) | — | 2.0 L inline-4 | All Wheel Drive | CVT | 40 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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