Honda CR-V · Third generation · production 2006–2012
Honda CR-V (RE1)
Key facts
| Production | 2006[3] – 2012[3] |
|---|---|
| First shown | Not documented here |
| Sales start | September 2006 (United States)[3] |
| Model years | 2007–2011 (United States)[3] |
| Codes | RE1 chassis code[3], RE2 chassis code[3], RE3 chassis code[3], RE4 chassis code[3], RE5 chassis code[3], RE6 chassis code[3], RE7 chassis code[3] |
| Names by market | Not documented here |
| Platform | Not documented here |
| Assembly | Sayama, Saitama, Japan[3] East Liberty, Ohio, US[2] El Salto, Jalisco, Mexico[3] Swindon, UK[3] Dongfeng Honda, Wuhan, China[3] |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV[3] |
| Seating | Not documented here |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (Real Time 4WD) — United States[4] |
Photos
What changed from the RD4
- Design An easier-to-open top-hinged tailgate replaced the side-hinged tailgate.[1]
- Dimensions Body length 3.1 inches shorter.[2]
- Powertrain Engine output rose by 10 hp to 166 hp, with 161 lb-ft of torque.[2]
- Powertrain For the first time, every CR-V had an automatic transmission.[1]
- Drivetrain Real Time AWD sends 20 percent more torque to the rear wheels.[1]
- Safety equipment Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure.[1]
Facelifts and updates
Dimensions
| Market | Version | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market not stated | — | 4,518 mm (177.9 in) | — | 1,704 mm (67.1 in) | 2,620 mm (103.1 in) | [3] |
| United States | 2011 model year (post-facelift) | 179.3 in (4,554 mm) | 71.6 in (1,819 mm) | 66.1 in (1,679 mm) | 103.1 in (2,619 mm) | [4] |
Figures are as published by the source for that market and version; widths usually exclude mirrors. Conversions in brackets are ours.
Luggage capacity
| Market | Version | Measured behind | Volume | Method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2011 model year | 2nd row | 35.7 cu ft (1,011 L converted) | not stated | [4] |
| United States | 2011 model year | 1st row (rear seats folded) | 72.9 cu ft (2,064 L converted) | not stated | [4] |
The source does not say how the volume was measured. Volumes measured by different methods are not comparable.
Powertrains
| Version | Market | Type | Engine / motor | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Years | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 i-VTEC (US, 2007) | United States | Petrol | 2.4 L i-VTEC I4 | 166 hp (124 kW) | 161 lb-ft (218 Nm) | 5-speed automatic | — | 2007 model year | [2] |
| 2.4 i-VTEC (US, 2011) | United States | Petrol | 2.4 L I4 | 180 hp (134 kW) | 161 lb-ft (218 Nm) | 5-speed automatic | — | 2011 model year | [4] |
| 2.0 i-VTEC (R20A) | Market not stated | Petrol | 2.0 L R20A I4 | 149 hp (111 kW) | — | — | — | — | [6] |
| 2.2 i-CTDi | Market not stated | Diesel | 2.2 L N22A I4 turbo-diesel | 140 hp (104 kW) | — | — | — | — | [6] |
| 2.2 i-DTEC | Europe | Diesel | 2.2 L N22B I4 turbo-diesel | 150 PS (110 kW) | — | — | — | — | [3] |
Power is shown in the unit the source uses first (kW, metric PS or SAE hp), with our conversion in brackets. A blank cell means the source does not state it.
Notes
- US model years 2007–2011; US sales from late September 2006. Production in East Liberty, Ohio began with this generation.
- Wikipedia's 4,518 mm length (market unstated) and the US 179.3 in (MY2011) are separate records.
- European engines (2.0 R20A petrol, 2.2 diesels) come from Wikipedia; no European Honda source is cited.
Sources
- Honda CR-V Timeline and Milestones — Honda News (American Honda) Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
- All-New for 2007 Honda CR-V — Honda News (American Honda), 2 September 2006 Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
- Honda CR-V (third generation) — Wikipedia Reference work (read 9 October 2026)
- 2011 Honda CR-V Specifications — Honda News (American Honda), 2 October 2010 Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
- 2010 Honda CR-V Offers More Sophistication and Refinement — Honda News (American Honda), 10 September 2009 Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
- Honda CR-V — Wikipedia Reference work (read 9 October 2026)
Wikipedia sources link to the exact revision that was read. Specifications differ between markets, years and versions; each figure is shown with the market and version its source states.