| The Honda CR-V is a highly-versatile four-door | | | | market, the versatile and fun-to-drive Honda |
| entry crossover SUV with a spacious | | | | CR-V became the benchmark for this fast |
| five-passenger interior, sedan-like handling and ride | | | | growing segment of vehicles. The CR-V broke |
| comfort, and a reputation for offering the highest | | | | new ground in the truck/car crossover market |
| levels of standard safety features in the segment. | | | | with its long list of standard features, competitive |
| The all-new 2007 Honda CR-V injects a dynamic | | | | price, renowned Honda quality and spirited |
| sense of style and refinement, bridging the space | | | | performance. |
| between sport and utility better than any CR-V | | | | Not only did the CR-V help establish a new breed |
| yet - while adding collision compatibility safety | | | | of small, smart and functional vehicles, but it also |
| enhancements like Honda's exclusive Advanced | | | | became the best-selling vehicle in the segment. |
| Compatibility Engineering(TM) (ACE(TM)) Body | | | | The CR-V was the first Honda-designed and |
| Structure. | | | | engineered SUV. It combines 4-wheel-drive |
| Cloaked with distinctive and dynamic exterior | | | | capability and utility with passenger-car drivability, |
| styling, the 2007 CR-V debuts with a wide | | | | comfort and convenience. |
| assortment of new technology and standard | | | | The CR-V is truly a global product for Honda sold |
| comfort and convenience features. The | | | | in 160 countries in North America, Europe, Asia, |
| sophisticated interior design delivers near-luxury | | | | South America and Africa. In fact, the CR-V is |
| style along with improved refinement. The highly | | | | sold in more countries than any other Honda |
| acclaimed Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation | | | | automotive product. Worldwide, cumulative sales |
| System(TM) with voice recognition and rear view | | | | are approximately 2.5 million (since 1996) with 1.2 |
| camera is available on the CR-V for the first time. | | | | million sold in the United States (since 1997). |
| Top-of-class standard safety equipment includes | | | | Worldwide, 334,000 units were sold in 2005 with |
| side curtain airbags with rollover sensor, front side | | | | 150,000 sold in the United States. |
| airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position | | | | Manufacturing |
| Detection System (OPDS), active front head | | | | Worldwide, the CR-V is built in seven countries at |
| restraints, Vehicle Stability Assist(TM) (VSA(R)), | | | | eight factories, and for the first time it will be built |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic | | | | in North America at Honda of America |
| Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist, and a | | | | Manufacturing in the East Liberty Plant. |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). | | | | Honda Value |
| A dynamic and emotional forward cabin blends | | | | Every Honda is a model of smart value thanks to |
| the familiar CR-V identity into a sculpted lower | | | | timeless design, top-of-class fuel efficiency, |
| body with a rugged lower body appearance. A | | | | legendary reliability and extended service intervals. |
| new double grille and a side profile with an arched | | | | Recent Honda accolades include "Best Resale |
| window shape accent the CR-V's distinctive and | | | | Value" awards from Kelly Blue Book, eight 2006 |
| upscale presence. Adding to the clean lines, the | | | | "Best Overall Value of the Year" awards from |
| spare tire now resides under the rear floor as | | | | IntelliChoice and for the three consecutive years |
| opposed to the exterior of the tailgate; benefiting | | | | Honda has won the prestigious "Industry Brand |
| aesthetics, visibility and garage-ability. | | | | Residual Value Award" from Automotive Lease |
| The previous generation CR-V (2002 - 2006) set | | | | Guide. |
| a new standard for vehicle safety when the 2002 | | | | Some highlights of CR-V awards include: |
| CR-V became one of the first few vehicles ever | | | | Autobytel: Best Car for Teen Drivers (2006) |
| to earn the federal government's top five-star | | | | Consumer Guide: Best Buy Compact SUV (2006, |
| crash safety rating for both frontal and side | | | | 2005) |
| impacts. The 2007 CR-V builds on Honda's | | | | Vencentric: Best Value in America, Compact SUV, |
| industry-leading emphasis on safety and | | | | under $22,500 (2006, 2005) |
| outdistances the competition by implementing new | | | | Automotive Lease Guide: Compact SUV Residual |
| technology and features that go beyond | | | | Value Award (2005) |
| conventional industry standards with innovations | | | | Intellichoice: Compact Sport Utility Class Over |
| such as the ACE Body Structure and a pedestrian | | | | $21,000 (2005) |
| safety design, just to name two. | | | | Edmunds.com: Lowest True Cost to Own: SUV |
| CR-V Background | | | | Under $25,000 (2004) |
| Introduced to the U.S. market in 1997 as one of | | | | J.D. |
| the pioneers in the entry sport utility vehicle | | | | |