The fourth-generation Honda CR-V is a

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manufactured by

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since 2011, replacing the third-generation CR-V. It debuted as a concept model called the CR-V Concept in

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, United States in September 2011, and went on sale in the country in December 2011. It was introduced in Japan in November 2011 and went on sale a month after.

Regions

Asia

China

The fourth generation CR-V was launched in China in February 2012.

India

In India, the fourth generation CR-V was launched in February 2013 with 2 variants, a 2.0-litre petrol and a 2.4-litre, 185 bhp petrol. The 2.0-litre variant is equipped with a six-speed manual or a five-speed automatic gearbox. The 2.4-litre variant is offered with an automatic gearbox, Honda's on demand four-wheel-drive system and an ECON mode to increase

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Indonesia

In Indonesia, the fourth generation CR-V was launched by the official Indonesian distributor PT

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on September 13, 2012. There are 4 variants available: 2.0 L M/T, 2.0 L A/T, 2.4 L A/T and 2.4 L A/T Prestige. The 2.4 L A/T comes standard with 18-inch alloy wheels, fog lamps, chrome-plated door handles, dual-zone

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, leather seats,

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, start-stop button,

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, vehicle stability assist (VSA), hill-start assist and electric driver seat. The 2.4 L A/T Prestige comes with chrome fog lamp garnishes, muffler tips and navigation system with rear

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and parking sensor. All versions use front-wheel-drive configuration and RM3

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code. It has side-mirror turning signals and projector headlights without

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(DRL) pre-installed despite the dedicated room for the

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s at the bottom of the

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. The facelifted fourth generation CR-V was launched in Indonesia on January 14, 2015.

Japan

In Japan, the fourth generation CR-V was launched on November 28, 2011 and has been on sale since December 2, 2011. The Japan-spec 2012 CR-V is offered in 2.0L and 2.4L variants. The 2.0L variant is mated with

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with torque converter that has the same off-the-line acceleration and overall acceleration performance as the 2.4L model. The 2.0L variant is only available in front-wheel drive; the 2.4L variant is available in four-wheel drive model only and equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission. It was discontinued in Japan in August 2016.

Malaysia

The fourth generation CR-V has been launched in Malaysia in three engine options such as – 2.0-litre 2WD, 2.0-litre 4WD and 2.4-litre 4WD. The 2WD trim is powered by five-speed automatic transmission that powers the front wheels. Whereas, the AWD trim sends power to the rear wheels when required. The top-of-the-line 2.4-liter AWD trim is mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission that is capable of generating about 188bhp of power with 222 Nm of torque output.

Philippines

In the Philippines, the fourth generation CR-V was launched in early 2012 and is available in 3 trim levels. The 2.0 V which is the base model available with either 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission, no fog lights, no side side turning lights, has halogen type headlights and shark fin antenna and LED tail lights. 2.0 S ranging from the top it has fog lights and mirror with side turning lights fabric seats (also available for the 2.0 V) and the top-of-the-line 2.4 SX comes with 4X4 terrain, new alloy wheel design, leather seats, chrome door handles, HID headlights and smart key with push start/stop engine. All models receives reverse camera and ECON button. In early 2015, a facelift version for the CR-V has come, all models now receives DRL or daytime running lights, garnished lower bumper front and back, new chromed tailgate and redesigned front headlamps. 3 trim levels are still available, the 2.0 V available with either manual or automatic transmission, cruise control, ECON button, reverse camera and rear air conditioning vents, the 2.0 S comes with automatic transmission, fog lights, smart key with push start button, paddle shifters and VSA. The 2.4 SX is the top-of-the-line model comes with lane watching camera, navigation system, auto sensing wipers and four-wheel-drive.

Thailand

In Thailand, the fourth generation CR-V was launched in September 2012. It is offered in 2.4 EL 4WD, 2.0 E 4WD and 2.0 S 2WD trim levels. They are all mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. The 2.4 EL comes standard with 18-inch alloy wheels, Smart Entry and Start System, Navigation, HID projector headlamps and rain-sensing wipers.

Vietnam

The CR-V, together with Honda City, were Honda's top sellers in the country in 2014.

Europe

Honda introduced the 2015 model in the first quarter of 2015. Three engines are available: 1.6 i-DTEC (diesel) producing either 120 PS (88kW) power and 300 Nm torque (2WD) or 160 PS (116kW) power and 350 Nm torque (4WD) (replacing the N22B 2.2 i-DTEC unit paired with the 5-speed automatic gearbox and 150 PS, that was used between 2012 and 2015); and 2.0 i-VTEC (petrol) producing 155 PS (114kW) power and 192 Nm torque (both 2WD and 4WD). Three gearboxes are available: 6-speed manual (petrol and diesel), 5-speed automatic (petrol) and 9-speed automatic (diesel).

North America

The CR-V Concept debuted at the Orange County International Auto Show in September 2011, the production 2012

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debuted at the 2011

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. The CR-V went on sale in the U.S. on December 15, 2011. It is powered with a 2.4-liter i-VTEC inline-four engine that puts out 185hp and 163 pound-feet (220 Nm) of torque at 4,400 rpm along with an all-new Real-Time all-wheel-drive (AWD) with intelligent control system. All North American CR-Vs come equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel-drive CR-Vs now get 23 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway, while models with the optional Real-Time all-wheel-drive are rated at 22 mpg and 30 mpg, respectively.

2015 facelift

The facelifted 2015 model year CR-V went on sale during October 2014. The CR-V uses the direct injected " Earth Dreams" engine and continuously variable transmission (CVT) combination first introduced on the ninth generation Accord, EPA estimated fuel economy is improved +4/+3/+3 mpg (city/highway/combined). The structure has been modified to improve crash performance, particularly in the

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's small offset crash test. The suspension shock absorbers, springs, anti-roll bars and lower control arms are also revised to improve ride performance, while a reduced 15.6:1 steering gear ratio and larger

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gives it a sportier feel. The EX-L with the Rear Seat Entertainment option was discontinued for the 2015 model year. A new "Touring" trim supplants the "EX-L w/Navigation" trim level as the top trim level and adds

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(FCW) with Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS),

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(LDW) with Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) and

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(ACC) along with a power tailgate, power seat and side mirror memory, projector headlamps and integrated turn signal side mirrors. The interior has been upgraded for a more upscale look with Honda's Lane Watch passenger side mirror camera now standard (on EX and above trims) as well as newly available exterior LED

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headlamps. Pre-facelift (2011 - 2014) File:2012 Honda CR-V EX-L.jpg, Front (EX-L) File:2012 Honda CR-V (RM MY13) VTi 2WD wagon.jpg, Front (VTi) File:2014 Honda CR-V (RM MY15) VTi 2.0 2WD wagon (2015-07-24) 02.jpg, Rear (VTi) Post-facelift (2014 - 2018) File:2016 Honda CR-V (RM Series II MY16) VTi 2.0 2WD wagon (2018-10-08) 01.jpg, Front (VTi) File:2016 Honda CR-V (RM Series II MY16) VTi 2.0 2WD wagon (2018-10-08) 02.jpg, Rear (VTi) File:2017 Honda CR-V EX i-VTEC Automatic 2.0.jpg, Front (EX)

Marketing

To promote the vehicle during

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, Honda brought in

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for their commercial, which pays homage to his 1986 film ''

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''. The commercial ties into Honda's "Leap List" campaign for the CR-V. The company also released an extended version video.

Engine

Safety

The CR-V utilizes Honda's

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front structure, the structure was upgraded during the mid-cycle refresh. All CR-V models come standard with a rear-view