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Honda CR-V Sales Figures

Honda CR-V

Here you will find monthly and yearly Canadian, European, Chinese and U.S. market sales figures for the popular Honda CR-V. The Honda CR-V is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Honda. It is one of the best-selling SUVs in the world, with over 10 million units sold since its introduction in 1995. Overall, the Honda CR-V is a great choice for families and anyone looking for a reliable and fuel-efficient SUV. It is spacious, comfortable, and comes standard with a long list of safety features.

Honda CR-V Overview

The Honda CR-V is one of the most popular compact crossover SUVs on the market, renowned for its reliability, practicality, and user-friendly features. The CR-V, like many Honda vehicles, is known for its long-lasting reliability. Across its generations, the CR-V has often been rated highly in safety tests, and recent models include a wide array of active safety technologies. With a spacious interior, ample cargo space, and various convenience features, the CR-V is a practical choice for families. The CR-V tends to retain its value well, partly due to its reputation for reliability. Especially with the introduction of the turbocharged engine and hybrid variant, the CR-V offers a balance of performance and fuel efficiency.

The current generation CR-V was introduced in 2022. It is available in two engine options: a 1.5L turbocharged inline-4 engine and a 2.0L hybrid powertrain. Both engines are paired with a CVT transmission. The CR-V is known for its spacious interior, comfortable ride, and fuel efficiency. It also comes standard with a long list of safety features, including automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control.

Honda CR-V Sales Figures

US Monthly Sales

US Annual Sales

Year Sales Units
2005 150,219
2006 170,028
2007 219,160
2008 198,505
2009 191,214
2010 208,963
2011 229,703
2012 311,069
2013 308,454
2014 338,581
2015 348,720
2016 359,673
2017 378,600
2018 379,021
2019 384,168
2020 323,502
2021 361,271
2022 238,155
2023 361,457
2024 363,388

US Annual Growth

Honda CR-V Canada Sales Data & Charts

Canada Annual Sales

Year Sales Units
2011 2,742
2012 33,439
2013 34,481
2014 37,684
2015 35,331
2016 44,789
2017 50,443
2018 54,879
2019 55,859
2020 50,135
2021 50,935
2022 17,509

Canada Annual Growth

Honda CR-V Europe Sales Data & Charts

Europe Annual Sales

Year Sales Units
1997 16,022
1998 37,975
1999 34,793
2000 29,129
2001 23,373
2002 30,854
2003 31,443
2004 33,029
2005 49,739
2006 43,258
2007 76,613
2008 55,107
2009 42,437
2010 38,781
2011 36,088
2012 37,182
2013 47,596
2014 49,182
2015 46,967
2016 43,456
2017 34,616
2018 28,576
2019 32,929
2020 20,239
2021 17,312
2022 14,652

Europe Annual Growth

Honda CR-V China Sales Data & Charts

The CR-V is produced by the Dongfeng-Honda joint venture. In 2019, the GAC-Honda joint venture started production and sales of a copy of the CR-V named Honda Breeze.

China Annual Sales

Year Sales Units
2004 9,301
2005 26,243
2006 23,672
2007 45,688
2008 80,607
2009 102,745
2010 140,000
2011 160,003
2012 169,037
2013 199,333
2014 168,184
2015 156,608
2016 180,319
2017 181,177
2018 143,689
2019 213,306
2020 249,983
2021 213,791
2022 231,857

China Annual Growth

Honda CR-V Generations

First Generation (1995-2001)

The first generation CR-V was introduced in 1995 and was a major success for Honda. Debuted in 1995 in Japan and entered the North American market in 1997. It was one of the first compact SUVs on the market and offered a spacious interior and comfortable ride. It was powered by a 2.0L inline-4 engine. Launched as a compact SUV with a car-like unibody construction, a departure from the traditional body-on-frame construction of other SUVs of the time.

Second Generation (2001-2006)

The second generation CR-V was introduced in 2002 and was a refinement of the first generation design. It offered more interior space and features, and it was also available with a four-wheel drive system. It was powered by a 2.4L inline-4 engine. Featured more refined styling, a larger size, and increased performance. Introduced more comfort and convenience features.

Third Generation (2006-2011)

The third generation CR-V was introduced in 2007 and was a major redesign. It was larger and more powerful than the previous generations, and it also offered more features. It was powered by a 2.4L inline-4 engine or a 3.5L V6 engine. Even more growth in size, placing it at the upper end of the compact SUV segment. Introduced an advanced Real-Time 4WD system that was more responsive.

Fourth Generation (2011-2016)

The fourth generation CR-V was introduced in 2012 and was a refinement of the third generation design. It offered more fuel efficiency and features, and it was also available with a hybrid powertrain. It was powered by a 2.4L inline-4 engine or a 1.5L turbocharged inline-4 engine. Introduced modern technologies such as the Eco Assist system, which helps promote fuel-efficient driving. Continued focus on interior comfort, space, and refinement.

Fifth Generation (2016-2022)

The fifth generation CR-V was introduced in 2017 and was a major redesign. It was larger and more luxurious than the previous generations, and it also offered more features. It was powered by a 1.5L turbocharged inline-4 engine or a hybrid powertrain. Introduced the Honda Sensing suite of safety features, which includes adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation braking, and lane-keeping assist among others. In 2020, Honda also introduced a hybrid version of the CR-V, emphasizing the brand’s move towards electrification.

Sixth Generation (2023-Present)

The sixth generation CR-V was introduced in 2022 and is the latest generation. It is larger and more technologically advanced than the previous generations, and it also offers more features. It is powered by a 1.5L turbocharged inline-4 engine or a hybrid powertrain.