Honda CR-V Facts for Kids

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
- North American Production
- Chinese Production
CR-V's Place in the Honda Family
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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.