The first of the Honda CR-V generations dates back to the ’90s and immediately struck a chord with Americans, who have been buying it in droves ever since. For the 2002-plus model years, a redesign of the Honda CR-V hit the streets with a roomier body but still no V6 option, as some rivals offered. The 2006 facelift came with a mild restyle, more safety equipment, and a five-speed automatic transmission. The third of the CR-V generations upped refinement and brought in a larger 2.4L engine. The fourth-gen car retained the basic powertrain but renewed everything else, gaining a sharper look for its 2015 facelift, along with a CVT to replace the old five-speed auto, and introducing the first CR-V hybrid. The fifth-gen car introduced turbo power for the first time across the Honda CR-V generations, and sold well until the sixth generation replaced it in 2022 with a hybrid-heavy lineup that comes with a redesigned powertrain and innovative transmission that aim to provide more driving pleasure than a drone-prone CVT.
2023-Now Honda CR-V 6th Gen (RS)
The sixth-gen CR-V adopts the Honda family look established with the latest Accord and continues with the tried-and-tested 190-hp 1.5L turbo-four and CVT. The hybrid gets an entirely new powertrain with Honda’s latest dual-speed transmission that occasionally drives the wheels using the 2.0L gas engine but mostly serves as a power generator for the electric motors. It develops 204 hp.
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Engine |
Transmission |
Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|
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1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas |
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) |
Front-Wheel Drive |
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All-Wheel Drive |
Sixth Generation CR-V Production Years:
2024 Honda CR-V Review
2023 Honda CR-V Review
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TRIM |
ENGINE |
TRANSMISSION |
DRIVETRAIN |
|---|---|---|---|
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RS LX |
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas |
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) |
FWD AWD |
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RS EX |
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas |
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) |
FWD AWD |
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RS EX-L |
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas |
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) |
FWD AWD |
2020-2022 Honda CR-V 5th Gen (RW1-RW8, RT5-RT6) Facelift
The facelift dropped the 2.4L engine and added a 2.0L hybrid powertrain with 212 hp and AWD only.
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Engine |
Transmission |
Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|
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1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas |
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) |
Front-Wheel Drive |
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All-Wheel Drive |
2022 Honda CR-V Review
2021 Honda CR-V Review
2020 Honda CR-V Review
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TRIM |
ENGINE |
TRANSMISSION |
DRIVETRAIN |
|---|---|---|---|
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RW1-RW8, RT5-RT6 LX |
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas |
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) |
FWD AWD |
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RW1-RW8, RT5-RT6 Special Edition |
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas |
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) |
FWD AWD |
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RW1-RW8, RT5-RT6 EX |
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas |
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) |
FWD AWD |
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RW1-RW8, RT5-RT6 EX-L |
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas |
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) |
FWD AWD |
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RW1-RW8, RT5-RT6 Touring |
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas |
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) |
FWD AWD |
2017-2019 Honda CR-V 5th Gen (RW1-RW8, RT5-RT6)
The redesign of the fifth-gen Honda CR-V debuted for 2017 and retained the old 2.4L engine in 184-hp tune but finally added a punchier alternative in the shape of a turbocharged 1.5L four-cylinder engine with 190 hp but a lot more mid-range torque. FWD and AWD were still offered, and the sole transmission was a CVT.
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Engine |
Transmission |
Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|
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2.4L Inline-4 Gas |
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) |
Front-Wheel Drive |
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1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas |
All-Wheel Drive |
Fifth Generation CR-V Production Years:
2019 Honda CR-V Review
2018 Honda CR-V Review
2017 Honda CR-V Review
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TRIM |
ENGINE |
TRANSMISSION |
DRIVETRAIN |
|---|---|---|---|
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RW1-RW8, RT5-RT6 LX |
2.4L Inline-4 Gas |
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) |
FWD AWD |
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RW1-RW8, RT5-RT6 EX |
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas |
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) |
FWD AWD |
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RW1-RW8, RT5-RT6 EX-L |
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas |
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) |
FWD AWD |
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RW1-RW8, RT5-RT6 Touring |
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas |
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) |
FWD AWD |
2015-2016 Honda CR-V 4th Gen (RM1-RM4, RE5-RE6) Facelift
For its 2015 facelift, the 2.4L engine gains direct fuel injection, improving efficiency but holding steady at 185 hp. The five-speed automatic finally gave way to a more efficient CVT automatic.
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Engine |
Transmission |
Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|
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2.4L Inline-4 Gas |
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) |
Front-Wheel Drive |
|
All-Wheel Drive |
Fourth Generation CR-V Production Years:
2016 Honda CR-V Review
2015 Honda CR-V Review
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TRIM |
ENGINE |
TRANSMISSION |
DRIVETRAIN |
|---|---|---|---|
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RM1-RM4, RE5-RE6 LX |
2.4L Inline-4 Gas |
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) |
FWD AWD |
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RM1-RM4, RE5-RE6 SE |
2.4L Inline-4 Gas |
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) |
FWD AWD |
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RM1-RM4, RE5-RE6 EX |
2.4L Inline-4 Gas |
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) |
FWD AWD |
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RM1-RM4, RE5-RE6 EX-L |
2.4L Inline-4 Gas |
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) |
FWD AWD |
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RM1-RM4, RE5-RE6 Touring |
2.4L Inline-4 Gas |
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) |
FWD AWD |
2012-2014 Honda CR-V 4th Gen (RM1-RM4, RE5-RE6)
The fourth generation was all-new in terms of appearance but carried over the previous car’s powertrains, with the sole 2.4L engine option now uprated to 185 hp.
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Engine |
Transmission |
Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|
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2.4L Inline-4 Gas |
5-Speed Automatic |
Front-Wheel Drive |
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Four-Wheel Drive |
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|
All-Wheel Drive |
Fourth Generation CR-V Production Years:
2014 Honda CR-V Review
2013 Honda CR-V Review
2012 Honda CR-V Review
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TRIM |
ENGINE |
TRANSMISSION |
DRIVETRAIN |
|---|---|---|---|
|
RM1-RM4, RE5-RE6 LX |
2.4L Inline-4 Gas |
5-Speed Automatic |
FWD 4X4 AWD |
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RM1-RM4, RE5-RE6 EX |
2.4L Inline-4 Gas |
5-Speed Automatic |
FWD 4X4 AWD |
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RM1-RM4, RE5-RE6 EX-L |
2.4L Inline-4 Gas |
5-Speed Automatic |
FWD 4X4 AWD |
2010-2011 Honda CR-V 3rd Gen (RE1-RE5, RE7) Facelift
For the mid-cycle refresh applied to the Honda CR-V’s 2010 model year, changes included a more powerful 180-hp version of the existing 2.4L engine, more equipment, and a light restyle, inside and out.
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Engine |
Transmission |
Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|
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2.4L Inline-4 Gas |
5-Speed Automatic |
Front-Wheel Drive |
|
Four-Wheel Drive |
Third Generation CR-V Production Years:
2011 Honda CR-V Review
2010 Honda CR-V Review
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TRIM |
ENGINE |
TRANSMISSION |
DRIVETRAIN |
|---|---|---|---|
|
RE1-RE5, RE7 LX |
2.4L Inline-4 Gas |
5-Speed Automatic |
FWD 4X4 |
|
RE1-RE5, RE7 SE |
2.4L Inline-4 Gas |
5-Speed Automatic |
FWD 4X4 |
|
RE1-RE5, RE7 EX |
2.4L Inline-4 Gas |
5-Speed Automatic |
FWD 4X4 |
|
RE1-RE5, RE7 EX-L |
2.4L Inline-4 Gas |
5-Speed Automatic |
FWD 4X4 |
2007-2009 Honda CR-V 3rd Gen (RE1-RE5, RE7)
Starting with the 2007+ model years, the Honda CR-V’s third generation represented a major step up in refinement and practicality. It dropped previous CR-Vs’ 2.0L four-pot in favor of a 2.4L unit with 166 hp and a five-speed automatic transmission, with either FWD or AWD.
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Engine |
Transmission |
Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|
|
2.4L Inline-4 Gas |
5-Speed Automatic |
Front-Wheel Drive |
|
Four-Wheel Drive |
Third Generation CR-V Production Years:
2009 Honda CR-V Review
2008 Honda CR-V Review
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TRIM |
ENGINE |
TRANSMISSION |
DRIVETRAIN |
|---|---|---|---|
|
RE1-RE5, RE7 LX |
2.4L Inline-4 Gas |
5-Speed Automatic |
FWD 4X4 |
|
RE1-RE5, RE7 EX |
2.4L Inline-4 Gas |
5-Speed Automatic |
FWD 4X4 |
|
RE1-RE5, RE7 EX-L |
2.4L Inline-4 Gas |
5-Speed Automatic |
FWD 4X4 |