Interesting Facts About the Honda CR-V RM
The Honda CR‑V has been a staple of the compact SUV segment since its debut in the late 1990s. Across six generations it has evolved while retaining its reputation as a pioneering crossover.
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First Generation Launched in 1997
The original CR‑V rolled out for the 1997 model year and ran through 2001, marking Honda's entry into the compact SUV market. Development for this first generation began in 1995, and it was internally coded as the RD1.
Designed by Hiroyuki Kawase – Honda’s First Home‑Developed SUV
While Honda had earlier SUVs bearing its badge, the CR‑V was the first SUV fully developed by the Japanese automaker. Designer Hiroyuki Kawase led the project, creating a vehicle that blended car‑like handling with SUV practicality.
Helped Define the Modern Crossover Segment
Alongside Toyota’s RAV4, the CR‑V helped put car‑based crossovers on the map, establishing a new vehicle class that combined the comfort of a sedan with the utility of an SUV. Its success paved the way for six successive generations, each building on the original’s crossover DNA.
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