Interesting Facts About the Honda CR-V RE
The Honda CR‑V made its debut in 1997 as the brand’s first Honda‑designed and engineered sport utility vehicle. Over the years it has evolved through multiple generations and is now in its sixth generation.
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First‑Generation Birth and Design
The first‑generation CR‑V (1997‑2001) was the first Honda‑designed and engineered SUV, with development beginning in 1995. Internally it was known as the RD1 and was designed by Hiroyuki Kawase.
Generation Milestones and Redesigns
After the initial launch, the CR‑V lineup expanded in 1998. Subsequent generations arrived in 2002 (second), 2007 (third), 2012 (fourth), and later, showing a pattern of major redesigns roughly every five years.
Innovation as Honda’s First Fully Developed SUV
While not the first Honda‑badged SUV, the CR‑V was the first SUV fully developed by the Japanese automaker, marking a notable innovation in Honda’s vehicle history.
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