Honda CR-V (third generation)

Last updated
Honda CR-V
Third generation (RE1–RE5, RE7)
2006 Honda CR-V 01.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Honda
Production2006–2012
Model years 2007–2011 (US)
Assembly
Designer Daisuke Sawai, Naoya Ishikura and Deane James [1]
Body and chassis
Class Compact crossover SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission 6-speed manual
5-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,620 mm (103.1 in)
Length4,518 mm (177.9 in)
Width1,819–1,820 mm (71.6–71.7 in)
Height1,704 mm (67.1 in)
Chronology
Predecessor Honda CR-V (second generation)
Successor Honda CR-V (fourth generation)

The third generation Honda CR-V was launched for the 2007 model year. It went on sale in the U.S. during late September 2006. Unlike preceding models, it features a rear liftgate rather than a side-opening rear door and no longer has the spare tire mounted on the rear door. The new CR-V is lower, wider and shorter than the previous models; the length decrease is attributed mostly to 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 rear cargo area. The center rear seat pass-through was also introduced as a new feature on the third generation.

Contents

The third generation CR-V is powered by the latest version of Honda's standard K-series 2.4 L inline-four engine, similar variants were also found in the Honda Accord and Honda Element. In North American markets, this engine's power is rated at 166 hp (168 PS; 124 kW) at 5,800 rpm and 161 lb⋅ft (218 N⋅m) at 4,200 rpm. [2] A 2.2 L i-CTDI diesel engine was offered in the European and Asian markets. The European market CR-V had the R20A 2.0 L petrol 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.

Honda offered an integrated Navigation option on the EX-L model. The navigation unit was made for Honda by Alpine and includes voice activated control, XM radio in the US and Canada, and an in-dash CD player that can play MP3 and Windows Media Audio. The media offerings also included a six-disc CD changer in the center console and a PC Card (PCMCIA) slot in the Navigation unit for flash memory MP3 or WMA files. A second CD player is positioned behind the navigation screen, which plays MP3/WMA CDs. A rear backup camera was also included. [3]

An iPod adapter was to be an available option on US models, but was only available as an add-on accessory. All CR-V models retained the auxiliary audio input jack, which is either on the head unit itself (LX), on the central tray (EX) or inside the center console (all versions of the EX-L, with or without navigation).

Sales and production

Interior 2007 Honda CR-V (RE MY2007) wagon 01.jpg
Interior

For 2007, Honda CR-V became one of the ten best selling vehicles of the year. [4] It overtook Ford Explorer, which had held the title for fifteen years (1991–2006), to be the best selling SUV in the US. [5] In Canada, the CR-V was the second best selling SUV in 2007, behind the Ford Escape. [6]

To meet demand, Honda shifted some Civic production from East Liberty, Ohio to Alliston Plant #2, Ontario [7] (where some Pilot, Ridgeline and Odyssey production was located until production was consolidated at Honda's Lincoln, Alabama facility) to free up space for additional CR-V production. Currently, the East Liberty plant is building 400 CR-V models a day for the Canadian and US markets. The U.S. market CR-V models are imported primarily from Sayama, Saitama, Japan and El Salto, Jalisco, Mexico in increasing numbers. In 2008, CR-V continued to be top ten bestseller and best selling SUV of the year in the U.S. [8] Between 1997 and 2000, Honda CR-V sales rose from 66,000 to 123,000 in the U.S. and from 8,000 to 17,000 in Canada, highlighting the model's growing appeal in North America. [9]

Chassis code: RE1 (2WD), RE2 (4WD), RE3 (2WD), RE4 (4WD), RE5 (4WD), RE6 (4WD), RE7 (4WD)

Safety

2008 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Crash Test Ratings [10]

Frontal Impact: 5 stars.svg

Side Impact: 5 stars.svg

Rollover: 4 stars.svg

All models came standard with Vehicle Stability Assist. The Honda CR-V was rated "good" in frontal [11] and side-impact [12] crash tests by the IIHS. However it was rated "marginal" in the roof strength test. [13] An analysis conducted by the IIHS and released in June 2011, found that the 2007-08 MY CR-V had the lowest fatality rate in its class and among the lowest fatality rates among all vehicles. [14]

EPA fuel economy ratings

Since the introduction of a newer, five-speed automatic transmission, which sports a higher MPG rating and smoother shifting, the manual transmission was dropped from the US market. Fuel economy ratings from the EPA are 20 mpg‑US (12 L/100 km; 24 mpg‑imp) city, 26 mpg‑US (9.0 L/100 km; 31 mpg‑imp) highway. Consumer Reports rates fuel economy as 19 mpg‑US (12 L/100 km; 23 mpg‑imp) city, 29 mpg‑US (8.1 L/100 km; 35 mpg‑imp) highway.

2010 facelift

For the 2010 model year, the CR-V received style, powertrain and equipment changes. The exterior changes included a redesigned front fascia with a new horizontal-slat chrome grille and honeycomb-designed lower front grille, new front bumper, and revised tail lights. The rear bumper was redesigned, as well as new five split-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels for EX and EX-L models. The interior received minor changes, including seat fabrics, as well as wider driver and front-passenger armrests. The audio head unit controls were altered and the information display backlighting in the gauges was changed to blue, instead of the previous black. A USB audio input became standard in the EX-L trim while hands-free Bluetooth connectivity was exclusive to the EX-L trim equipped with navigation system. In 2011, a mid-level SE trim debuted with a 6-disc CD changer and 17-inch 7-spoke alloy wheels that came from the pre-facelift EX and EX-L trims.

Power was increased from 166 to 180 hp (168 to 182 PS; 124 to 134 kW) for 2010 and mileage improved by 1 mile per US gallon (240 L/100 km; 1.2 mpg‑imp) for both front-wheel and all-wheel drive models. The EPA ratings were 21 miles per US gallon (11 L/100 km; 25 mpg‑imp) / 28 miles per US gallon (8.4 L/100 km; 34 mpg‑imp) city/highway and 21 miles per US gallon (11 L/100 km; 25 mpg‑imp) / 27 miles per US gallon (8.7 L/100 km; 32 mpg‑imp) city/highway respectively. Recommended oil weight changed from 5W-20 to 0W-20 from previous years with a change to the K24Z6 engine.

The 2010 model year update went on sale in the United States in September 2009.

Pre-facelift (2006 - 2009)

Post-facelift (2009 - 2012)

Asia

Philippines

The 2010 Honda CR-V is nearly the same as the US model, but is provided with side-mirror turning signals. It is available in 4x4 (2.4 L) and 4x2 (2.0 L), the former having a five-speed automatic gearbox as standard. The top of the range 2.4 L 4x4 comes with leather upholstery and HID headlamps. All models have rear parking sensors as standard, but no sunroof or GPS fourth generation. [15]

Thailand

The Honda CR-V has 4 trim levels: 2.0S (2WD), 2.0E (4WD), 2.4EL (2WD) and 2.4EL (4WD). All versions come with a 5-speed automatic transmission. Navigaton, DVD and rear-view camera are standard equipment for 2.4EL (2WD) and 2.4EL (4WD) versions. The version with 2.0 engine has 150 horsepower (152 PS; 112 kW) at 6200 rpms, while the version with 2.4 engine has 170 horsepower (172 PS; 127 kW) at 5800 rpms. [16]

Indonesia

There were three variants of the Honda CR-V in this market: 2.0L M/T, 2.0L A/T and 2.4L A/T. The 2.4L A/T comes standard with single electric driver seat, dual automatic climate control, seven-spoke rims, different level of interior trims and touch-screen enabled stereo system. All versions use a front-wheel drive configuration. In February 2010, the third-generation Honda CR-V was updated with new front grille, rims and minor interior trims.

Malaysia

In 2007, Honda Malaysia launched the third generation Honda CR-V that has only one variant 2.0L A/T (4WD) i-VTEC SOHC with a 5-speed automatic gearbox featuring 2 overdrive gears for better fuel economy during high speed cruising. This version 2.0L A/T (4WD) i-VTEC SOHC has 150 PS (148 hp; 110 kW) at 6,200rpm and a maximum torque of 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) at 4,200rpm. This CR-V come with dual i-SRS front airbags, rear parking sensors, active headrests, anti-lock brakes, electronic brake distribution and electric power steering. There is also ample trim level (17-inch alloy wheels), including cruise control, dual zone climate control, a 6-disc in-dash changer with MP3 and aux input, and steering wheel-mounted audio controls, however the seats are fabric, not leather. The Standard package includes a front aero bumper, rear aero bumper, tailgate spoiler, and a running board. The premium package includes a different tailgate spoiler, running board, and door visors. [17] [18] In early 2010, Honda CR-V Facelift officially launched with the one new colour call called Urban Titanium and new redesigned hood, sportier front bumper with fog lights, front grille, rear bumper with lens reflectors and new alloy wheels design (17-inch alloy wheels).This CR-V come with new fabric on the seats, a redesigned climate control knob, wider armrest on the front seats, and a new audio head unit with USB interface and in-dash 6 discs. This CR-V come with new features like Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) and Dual side airbags with OPDS. This CR-V uses the efficient 150PS and a maximum torque of 190Nm with 2.0L A/T i-VTEC SOHC engine (R20A) mated with 5-Speed Automatic Transmission, Real-Time 4WD, rear parking sensors and Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering). [19] [20] One year after the launch of the new Honda CR-V facelift, Honda Malaysia launched the Honda CR-V “Limited” edition which is more expensive than the regular 2.0 i-VTEC CR-V but still uses the same 2.0L i-VTEC engine. [21]

Europe

The CR-V facelift made available to European markets (as well as South Africa) features new added luxuries not previously seen before, and not available to Japanese, Asian or American markets. Xenon (HID) headlights are available for the first time, as are 18-inch alloy wheels (19-inch optional), GPS/DVD navigation system and a premium sound system with USB audio input. A panoramic glass moonroof is standard on upper spec models and all models feature chrome exterior door handles. Externally, the vehicle also features complete body color-coding, on all lower body plastic cladding (models sold elsewhere in the world feature dark grey plastic lower cladding).

The 2.2 L i-CTDI N22A turbo diesel engine was discontinued and replaced by the 2.2 L i-DTEC N22B engine, increasing power output to 150 PS and meeting Euro 5 emission standards.

South America

In Brazil, the third generation CR-V was sold (imported from Mexico) with a 2.0-liter, 150 hp (110 kW) i-VTEC engine instead of the 2.4-liter used in other countries. The reason is that in Brazil the tax is higher for engines above 2.0 liters. The Honda Accord sold in Brazil had the same 2.0-liter engine.

In Peru, the CR-V has different trim levels. The two most equipped ones are the Deluxe and the Platinum. These two, in contrast with the models sold in the US feature chrome door handles and HID headlamps. The Platinum version also comes with rear parking sensors and 18-inch alloy wheels. It does not feature heated front seats because it is considered unnecessary due to the type of climate in Peru.[ citation needed ] There is no trim level featuring GPS. Trim levels are 4x2-L, LX 4x4, EX 4x4, Deluxe, 4x4, Top and Platinum.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Honda CR-X</span> Motor vehicle

The Honda CR-X, originally launched as the Honda Ballade Sports CR-X in Japan, is a front-wheel-drive sport compact car manufactured by Honda from 1983 until 1991 with nearly 400,000 produced during this period. The first-generation CRX was marketed in some regions outside Japan as the Honda Civic CRX. Although there are many supposed definitions for the acronym CR-X, the most widely accepted is "Civic Renaissance Experimental".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Honda Integra</span> Motor vehicle

The Honda Integra, marketed in North America as the Acura Integra, is an automobile produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Honda from 1985 until 2006, and then since 2021. It succeeded the Quint as a more luxurious and sport-oriented derivative of the Civic. The Integra was one of the launch models for Acura in the US in 1986 alongside the Acura Legend. Throughout its production run, the Integra was highly regarded for its handling and performance. The 1995–2001 Integra Type R is widely regarded as one of the best front-wheel-drive cars of all time.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Honda Accord</span> Series of automobiles manufactured by Honda

The Honda Accord, also known as the Honda Inspire in Japan and China for certain generations, is a series of automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1976, best known for its four-door sedan variant, which has been one of the best-selling cars in the United States since 1989. The Accord nameplate has been applied to a variety of vehicles worldwide, including coupes, station wagons, hatchbacks and a Honda Crosstour crossover.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Acura MDX</span> Mid-size luxury crossover SUV

The Acura MDX is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV with three-row seating produced by the Japanese automaker Honda under its luxury Acura division since 2000. The alphanumeric moniker stands for "Multi-Dimensional" luxury. It has ranked as the second-best selling mid-size luxury SUV after the Lexus RX in the U.S.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Honda Integra (fourth generation)</span> Motor vehicle

The fourth-generation Honda Integra, produced by Honda, was introduced in Japan on 13 April 2001, and produced from July 2001 until August 2006. It was introduced in North America on 2 July 2001 as the Acura RSX, the name a part of Acura's naming scheme changing the names of its models from recognizable names like "Integra" or "Legend" to alphabetical designations in order for buyers to build more recognition to the marque, and not the individual cars.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Honda City</span> Subcompact car by Honda

The Honda City is a subcompact car which has been produced by the Japanese manufacturer Honda since 1981.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Honda Pilot</span> Mid-size crossover SUV

The Honda Pilot is a mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating manufactured by Honda since 2002. Primarily aimed at the North American market, the Pilot is the largest SUV produced by Honda. Pilots are currently manufactured in Lincoln, Alabama, and the Pilot was produced in Alliston, Ontario until April 2007. The first generation Pilot was released in April 2002 as a 2003 model.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Honda CR-V</span> Compact crossover SUV manufactured by Honda

The Honda CR-V is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Japanese automaker Honda since 1995. Initial models of the CR-V were built using the same platform as the Civic.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Acura RDX</span> Motor vehicle

The Acura RDX is a compact luxury crossover SUV produced by Acura, a luxury vehicle division of Honda, as the second crossover SUV offering from the brand after the mid-size MDX. Since it was introduced, it shared its platform with the Honda Civic and CR-V.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Acura CSX</span> Motor vehicle

The Acura CSX is Acura's subcompact executive car exclusively designed for the Canadian market. Like the EL, it was only available in Canada and built in Alliston, Ontario, Canada. For the 2013 model year, the ILX was introduced as the CSX's replacement and is available in both the United States and Canada.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Honda S-MX</span> Motor vehicle

The Honda S-MX is a compact MPV produced by Honda, sold between 1996 and 2002.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Honda Civic (seventh generation)</span> Motor vehicle

The seventh-generation Honda Civic is an automobile produced by Honda from 2000 until 2005. It debuted in September 2000 as a 2001 model. Its exterior dimensions stayed similar to the outgoing predecessor, with interior space significantly increased, bumping it up to the compact car size designation. A notable feature was the flat rear floor that gave better comfort to the rear seat passengers. This generation abandoned the front double wishbone suspension, used previously from fourth to sixth generations, replacing it with MacPherson struts. This generation was the last to offer 4WD variants.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Honda Civic (eighth generation)</span> Motor vehicle

The eighth-generation Honda Civic is a range of compact cars (C-segment) manufactured by Honda between 2005 and 2012, replacing the seventh-generation Civic. Four body styles were introduced throughout its production run, which are sedan, coupe, and both three-door and five-door hatchback. The sedan version was introduced with two distinct styling for different markets, with one of them sold as the Acura CSX in Canada and as the Ciimo 1.8 in China from 2012 until 2016. The hatchback versions formed the European-market Civic range, which received a different architecture, body design and smaller footprint, and solely produced in Swindon, United Kingdom.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Honda Accord (North America eighth generation)</span> Motor vehicle

The North American eighth generation Honda Accord is a mid-size car introduced in August 2007 for the 2008 model year. It is also marketed in parts of Asia and Australasia, and as the Honda Inspire in Japan.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Honda Civic (ninth generation)</span> Motor vehicle

The ninth-generation Honda Civic is a range of compact cars (C-segment) manufactured by Honda between 2011 and 2017, replacing the eighth-generation Civic. It was launched in the North American market in April 2011, Europe in February 2012 and Asia-Pacific in early 2012. Four body styles were introduced throughout its production run, which are sedan, coupe, hatchback and a station wagon version marketed as the Civic Tourer. The latter two makes up for the European-market Civic range, which was produced in Swindon, United Kingdom, and received a completely different design and smaller exterior size. The hatchback version forms a basis for a Civic Type R (FK2) model, which was released later in 2015.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Honda Odyssey (international)</span> Motor vehicle

The Honda Odyssey is a minivan manufactured by Japanese automaker Honda since 1994, marketed in most of the world and currently in its fifth-generation.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Honda Accord (ninth generation)</span> Motor vehicle

The ninth generation Accord is a mid-size car introduced by Honda in 2012 which received a refreshed front fascia, grill, headlights, tail lights and alloy wheel designs for the 2016 model year. With the discontinuation of the smaller European and Japanese market Accord in 2015, the larger North American Accord became the only version in production, with the Hybrid version taking over as the flagship of Honda's automotive product in many markets that once received the smaller Accord.

The sixth-generation Honda Accord was available as a four-door sedan, a two-door coupe, five-door hatch and station wagon and was produced by Honda from September 1997 until 2002 and from 1998 to 2003 in Europe.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Honda CR-V (fourth generation)</span> Compact crossover SUV manufactured by Honda

The fourth-generation Honda CR-V is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Honda since 2011, replacing the third-generation CR-V. It debuted as a concept model called the CR-V Concept in Los Angeles, United States in September 2011, and went on sale in the country in December 2011. It was introduced in Japan in November 2011 and went on sale a month after.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Honda CR-V (fifth generation)</span> Motor vehicle

The fifth-generation Honda CR-V is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Honda since 2016, replacing the fourth-generation CR-V. It was first unveiled on 13 October 2016 in Detroit, United States. Honda began producing the CR-V at East Liberty, Ohio at the East Liberty Auto Plant in November 2016 and at Greensburg, Indiana at the Honda Manufacturing of Indiana plant during February 2017. The fifth-generation of CR-V is available in 5-seater and 7-seater variant in markets other than North America.

References

  1. ↑ US D538711,Sawai, Daisuke; Ishikura, Naoya& James, Deane,"Automobile",published 2007-03-20, assigned to Honda Motor Co.
  2. ↑ "2007 Honda CR-V Specs". JB car pages. Retrieved 2008-07-24.
  3. ↑ "2006 Honda CR-V Review". JB car pages. Retrieved 2008-07-24.
  4. ↑ "2008 Honda CR-V". Edmunds. Retrieved 2010-03-10.
  5. ↑ "Bestsellers of 2007". MSN Autos. Archived from the original on 2009-05-25. Retrieved 2010-03-10.
  6. ↑ "2007 Honda CR-V". AutoFile. 20 January 2016. Retrieved 2016-02-09.
  7. ↑ Alan Ohnsman (2007-05-11). "Honda Seeks to Boost Supply of CR-V, New Top-Seller". Bloomberg. Retrieved 2010-03-10.
  8. ↑ "Best Selling Cars of 2008". AOL Autos. Retrieved 2010-03-10.
  9. ↑ Jim (2023-03-14). "A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Change Oil in Honda CR-V". Your neighbor — Car Mechanic. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  10. ↑ "Honda CR-V Crash Test Ratings". NHTSA. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  11. ↑ "Honda CR-V Frontal Impact Crash Test Ratings". IIHS. Retrieved 2008-07-24.
  12. ↑ "Honda CR-V Side Impact Crash Test Ratings". IIHS. Retrieved 2008-07-24.
  13. ↑ "Roof strength details: Small SUVs". Iihs.org. Archived from the original on 29 June 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-14.
  14. ↑ Status Report. Archived 2014-06-11 at the Wayback Machine Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. 9 June 2011. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  15. ↑ "Specifications". crosovercrv.com. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
  16. ↑ "Honda CR-V catalogue" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-11-21.
  17. ↑ "2007 Honda CR-V launched in Malaysia". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2007-03-08. Retrieved 2011-10-11.
  18. ↑ "2007 Honda CR-V Test Drive Report". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2007-04-30. Retrieved 2011-10-11.
  19. ↑ "2010 Honda CR-V Facelift in Malaysia Review". FastMotoring. Retrieved 2011-10-11.
  20. ↑ "Honda CR-V facelift 2010 in Malaysia". 11 March 2010. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
  21. ↑ "Honda CR-V "Limited" Edition 2012". 18 October 2012. Retrieved 27 October 2012.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.