Honda CR-V History
Honda CR-V is a compact crossover manufactured by Honda since 1995. The abbreviation CR-V for European markets stands for Compact Recreational Vehicle. For Japan – Comfortable Runabout Vehicle.
Production of the CR-V for international markets began in Sayama (Japan) and Swindon (UK). In 2007, they were joined by a North American plant in East Liberty, Ohio, in 2007 a plant in El Salto, Mexico, and in 2012 in the Canadian province of Ontario. CR-V is also held in China, at the facilities of the joint venture Dongfeng Honda Automobile Company – cars designed for the domestic Chinese market.
The Honda CR-V is located between the compact Honda HR-V and the full-size Honda Pilot in the model range. Currently, the Honda CR-V is sold in the United States, Canada, Ukraine, Europe, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, China and Latin America.
First generation (1996-2001)
The Honda CR-V first appeared in Japan in 1995 – the first crossover of the Japanese company of own development. A year later, the...
