Honda CR-V Model Years and History

The Honda CR-V carries over with minimal changes for 2026, noting some exciting changes were made on the interior.

The Honda CR-V gets a revised trim lineup for 2025 but otherwise carries over with minimal changes for 2025.

The Honda CR-V carries over with minimal changes for 2023.

The Honda CR-V is completely redesigned for 2023.

The Honda CR-V returns for 2022 with only minor changes while the Touring trim is now exclusively on the all-wheel drive model.

For 2021, the Honda CR-V returns with no significant changes.

The Honda CR-V returns for 2020 with new styling, some revisions to the interior and a new standard engine for the lineup. The new exterior styling is most evident with its new front bumper, a new grille and revised headlights. EX and EX-L trims also get redesigned alloy wheels, as does the Touring trim, which now comes standard with 19-inch wheels. Inside, the CR-V has a redesigned center console with more conveniently located USB ports.

After a full redesign two yeas ago, the 2019 CR-V returns with the single addition of Platinum White Pearl exterior paint.

After a full redesign last year, the 2018 CR-V returns with minimal changes.

The Honda CR-V is completely redesigned for 2017.

The Honda CR-V gets a new trim level for 2016. The SE trim slots in between the base LX trim and the uplevel EX trim.

The Honda CR-V carries over into 2014 unchanged. Base prices now start at just under $23,000, making it quite a bargain of a small SUV.

The Honda CR-V carries over into 2014 unchanged.

The compact SUV segment has been is one of the most competitive in the industry over the past few years. Honda is determined to stay ahead of the pack with their 2013 CR-V. The small SUV was redesigned to its current form in 2012, continuing Honda's success in the small SUV market.

The compact SUV segment has been is one of the most competitive in the industry over the past few years. Honda is determined to stay ahead of the pack with their brand new for 2012 CR-V. The small SUV has been completely redesigned with new sheet metal, a new engine and a more space efficient interior. Now in its fourth generation, the 2012 CR-V is looking to continue Honda's success in the small SUV market.

After an extensive round of equipment and feature upgrades last year, including more power, a newly available Bluetooth interface, and a mild design refresh, the Honda CR-V is carried over into 2011 mostly unchanged. The only major change is the introduction of a new special edition (SE) model that will slot between the LX and EX trims and include some but not all of the EX extras.

For 2010, the Honda CR-V gets numerous upgrades and improvements: a more powerful engine, a restyled exterior, an updated interior and an improved standard feature list. The liftgate has been redesigned and is now one piece. It opens upward for easy loading and unloading. Wide rear-door openings and a lower height allow for easy passenger entry and exit. The engine has been fine-tuned so that it offers an additional 16 horsepower for the 2010 model year. Smooth, sleek lines accent the CR-V's refreshed exterior for 2010. The front fascia's upper grille has just one horizontal chrome-style cross bar instead of two from previous years. The hood's sheet metal now flows into the upper grille. The lower portion gets a honeycomb design for 2010, which replaces a 3-bar horizontal cross design. Optional fog lights are now enveloped within the front bumper's painted surface, which now extends lower on the vehicle. In back, the reshaped rear bumper's painted surface area now encompasses the red rear lights. Inside, the 2010 CR-V has a wider center armrest, a new door handle design with rubberized grip and some new fabric choices. The rear seat now splits 40/20/40 instead of the conventional 60/40 split. Two new exterior colors are available for 2010: Opal Sage Metallic and Polished Metal Metallic. On the EX and the EX-L, a new center console replaces the retractable center tray table. Both trims get standard restyled 17-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels. Navigation is optional on the EX-L trims.

For 2009 Honda carries the CR-V over with no changes, except three new exterior colors: Crystal Black Pearl, Alabaster Silver Metallic and Urban Titanium Metallic.

Honda's compact, carlike CR-V sport-utility vehicle was completely redesigned for 2007, and thus remains mostly unchanged for the 2008 model year. The EX-L trim now includes dual-zone air conditioning a premium audio package, as well as an eight-way power driver's seat.

Honda's compact, carlike CR-V sport-utility vehicle has been completely redesigned for 2007. It's slightly wider than before, and ground clearance is also a few inches lower because the spare tire is no longer hanging off a side-hinged rear door (a conventional top-hinged hatch is now standard). Cargo space is also increased slightly, but new features like the dual-deck cargo shelf improve convenience. The CR-V still only offers a four-cylinder engine--though the engine gets a 10-hp boost and automatic transmission is now standard--and the Real Time 4WD system has been reworked for improved torque transfer to the rear wheels.