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The Honda CR-V at the Geneva Motor Show in 2018

The Honda CR-V is a popular SUV (which stands for Sport Utility Vehicle). It has been made by the Japanese company Honda since 1997. The CR-V was designed using ideas from the Honda Civic, another well-known Honda car. It first appeared in Japan in 1996.

In 1997, this five-passenger SUV was introduced in North America. At first, it only came with four-wheel drive, which means power goes to all four wheels for better grip. It had a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produced 126 horsepower.

Where the CR-V is Made

Honda started making the CR-V in Sayama, Japan, and Swindon, UK. These factories made cars for people all over the world. Later, Honda added more places to build the CR-V in North America.

North American Production

  • In 2007, production began in East Liberty, Ohio, in the United States.
  • Also in 2007, another factory started in El Salto, Jalisco, Mexico.
  • By 2012, the CR-V was also being built in Alliston, Ontario, Canada.

Chinese Production

The CR-V is also made in Wuhan, China. This is done by the Dongfeng Honda Automobile Company. This company is a joint venture, which means it's a partnership between Honda and another company called Dongfeng Motor Corporation.

CR-V's Place in the Honda Family

The CR-V is Honda's second smallest SUV. It fits between the even smaller HR-V and the larger Pilot. In 2015, the CR-V was recognized as the "SUV of the Year" by Motor Trend magazine. This shows how popular and well-regarded it is.

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