Honda CR-V (RE1/RE2/RE3/RE4/RE5/RE7). 2006–11 (prod. n/a). 5-door SUV. F/F, F/A, 1997 cm³ (I4 OHC), 2199, 2204 cm³ diesel, 2354 cm³ petrol (I4 DOHC). Departure from second-generation CR-V’s looks, with a fastback-like glasshouse (reminiscent of Honda Stream (RN1)) but the usual SUV boxy silhouette. Supposedly more premium, and now wider, at 1,820 mm, taking CR-V into the next tax category on the home market and raising its price against the domestic competition. The added size was demanded by the CR-V’s North American customers, where more units were sold than in Japan; the Japanese market’s demands were largely met by the Honda Crossroad (RT1). Spare tyre now under the floor, rather than outside, hanging on the rear door. Interior also more premium, including independent left and right air conditioners. Similar engines to before but upgraded, with improved performance. Chinese model from 2007, proving very popular there. Mid-term changes 2009. Best selling crossover in US.

Manufacturing locations: Sayama, Saitama, Japan; Ayutthaya, Thailand; East Liberty, Ohio, USA; Wuhan, China; El Salto, Jalisco, México

Marque: Honda | Model: Honda CR-V | Predecessor: Honda CR-V (RD4) | Successor: Honda CR-V (RM1)