Year of issue: 1997

Engine: 2.0

I have owned a car since 2008, I bought it with a mileage of 76 thousand km in Japan, now there are 180 thousand km on the odometer. I never regretted the purchase, the car is very reliable, it has never seriously broken down in 5 years of operation, only the current regulated costs, engine oil, fluids, scheduled timing belt replacement. Of the minor breakdowns: in the fifth year of operation, the upper bank of the internal combustion engine radiator began to leak, I had to replace the entire radiator with a Chinese duplicate, since the original comes out at 20 thousand rubles, and this is expensive. I changed the front stabilizer struts, because there was a slight knock when driving through small bumps, with a run of 175 thousand km, the wheel bearing made noise, after a long drive in 40 degree frosts, the front CV joints had to be replaced, since the anthers were torn, and the grease immediately picked up dirt. These are all the breakdowns that happened during operation, I even still drive with original candles ignition as they are still in good condition.

The advantages of the first generation CR-V are obvious: highest reliability no matter what happens, it will take you home, the capacity of the cabin, its ability to transform into one large bed or, if necessary, into a cargo-passenger version, space for passengers, very predictable in management, high ground clearance and plug-in four-wheel drive will not make you nervous when driving through snowdrifts and blurry primers (within reasonable limits).

Cons: not very cheap original spare parts, due to the lack of a cardan tunnel, the frameless body undergoes a slight elastic torsional deformation, which is felt by a creaking skin when driving through large bumps. The disease of the automatic transmission of this entire series, when the box starts to switch with a slight jerk, but this does not lead to a breakdown, especially since the defect appears only when the automatic transmission is not warmed up, so you can live with it, and even more than that, the service station recommends that this is not treated as defect, but as a feature of the model.

Otherwise, the car is wonderful, I want the same, only new, but unfortunately, they have not been produced for more than 10 years. I don’t like the 4th generation CR-V, because it has lost all the features of a moderately brutal car characteristic of a CR-V, with a regular table in the trunk, the absence of a longitudinal console, and the ability to transform the interior due to different folding options rear seats, I’m already silent about the reduced ground clearance and other characteristics that affect cross-country ability, which, starting from the third generation, are inexorably falling, turning the CR-V into just an urban show-off station wagon.

“Comfortable car for recreation” is how the name of the car is deciphered and translated Honda CR-V.

He represents himself compact crossover, the first generation of which was produced from 1995 to 2001 Japanese company Honda. The car was assembled at factories in Japan, China and the Philippines.

Crossover Honda CR-V was created based on the Honda Civic. The length of the car is 4470 mm, width - 1750 mm, height - 1675 mm with a wheelbase of 2620 mm and ground clearance 205 mm. In running order, the machine weighs 1370 kg.

Crossover Honda CR-V of the first generation was equipped with one gasoline engine DOHC. This is a four-cylinder 16-valve engine with a working volume of two liters, issuing 130 Horse power and 186 Nm of peak torque. He worked in conjunction with a 4-band automatic transmission and all-wheel drive system. In December 1998, the engine was upgraded, its power increased to 150 "horses", and a 5-speed mechanical transmission and a front-wheel drive version.

The car is equipped with independent spring suspension both front and rear. Disc brakes are installed on the front wheels, drum brakes on the rear wheels.

Crossover Honda CR-V of the first generation is a successful combination of comfort, dynamics, versatility and off-road. The car was equipped with a reliable engine, which had practically no weaknesses and, with timely and high-quality service, broke down extremely rarely.
All-wheel drive transmission requires increased attention, and its weak spots- Rear axle gearbox.
The suspension and gearbox are nothing special, except for the high cost of repairs.

Handling, dynamics and brakes are the positive aspects of the "first" Honda CR-V. And poor soundproofing - negative side crossover.

The Honda CR-V, presented at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1995, became one of the first representatives of the "crossover" class, although at that time this name was not yet used. In October of the same year, the novelty appeared in Japanese car dealerships, and in 1997 its sales began in America, Europe and Russia. In connection with the increase in demand in 2000, the production of the Honda CR-V for the European market was organized at a plant in the UK.

When creating the crossover, components and assemblies of the fifth generation model were used. The only engine is a two-liter 129–130 hp. with., he worked in tandem with a five-speed "mechanics" or a four-speed "automatic". Honda CR-V had two versions: with front-wheel drive or plug-in all-wheel drive, but only all-wheel drive cars were delivered to Russia.

In 1999, a slight restyling of the model was carried out (only the shape of the bumpers changed), and the engine power increased to 140 hp. With. (performed for the Japanese market - up to 150 forces). The release of the first generation Honda CR-V ended in 2001.

2nd generation, 2001–2006

The second-generation Honda CR-V, which debuted in 2001, grew in size and became heavier, suspension layouts changed. In addition to the previous 2.0 engine (150 hp), the car received new engine volume of 2.4 liters and a capacity of 160 liters. with., such machines were equipped only automatic boxes gear and sold in Japan and America. Especially for the European market in 2005, a turbodiesel version of the crossover was prepared, equipped with a 2.2-liter power unit, developing 140 liters. With.

In Russia, the "second" Honda CR-V was available only with a two-liter engine, all-wheel drive and a manual or automatic transmission.

3rd generation, 2006–2011

In 2006, the next generation of the model debuted. The car became a little shorter and lower, lost its “spare wheel” on tailgate, it has expanded the choice of options.

In Russia, the "basic" Honda CR-V was offered with two-liter engine with a capacity of 150 liters. With. paired with a six-speed manual gearbox or a five-speed "automatic". Cars equipped with a 2.4-liter engine (166 hp) were equipped with automatic transmissions only. We were supplied with all-wheel drive crossovers produced at a factory in the UK.

In Europe, cars were sold with a two-liter gasoline engine or a 2.2 i-CTDi turbodiesel with a capacity of 140 forces. In the American market, the Honda CR-V had only one version - with a 2.4-liter engine. The drive could be front or full.

As a result of restyling in 2010, the design of the front end barely changed, and a new i-DTEC diesel engine of the same volume, developing 150 hp, appeared on European cars. With. In total, up to 2012, approximately 2.5 million cars were produced.

Table of Honda CR-V car engines

The car is quite well equipped for its time, especially with regard to various elements designed to provide proper comfort. The CR-V has a spacious, practical and well-designed interior with comfortable seats, plenty of bins and storage pockets for various items, including a box under the front passenger seat. The second row of seats fold down to free up additional cargo space while creating a perfectly flat floor. The main difference in trim levels in terms of interior and exterior comes down to additional elements: wood-look interior trim, leather-wrapped steering wheel, roof rails, fog lights, remote key, availability alloy wheels by 15". Since 1996, the car has acquired ABS, airbags, glazing with UV protection. Especially popular was the equipment with a satellite navigation system. As a result of restyling in 1998, the car underwent minor changes aimed at improving appearance and interior.

The first generation of this car was equipped according to the principle: 2-liter in-line 4-cylinder DOHC engine (130 hp) + 4WD + 4-speed automatic transmission. A little later, a 5-speed was added mechanical box gear shifting. In addition, as a result of a series of changes in 1998, engine power increased by 20 hp, less expensive front-wheel drive variants of the CR-V began to be offered. As for the B20B engine, this is one of the most reliable engines of the company, thanks to which even the first copies of the right-hand drive Honda CR-V are still in service and are in good technical condition.

Unlike most station wagons with improved cross-country ability common in those years, the CR-V has a rather complex suspension. Double-link front and multi-link rear. Despite the fact that the main purpose of this car is still hard surfaces, it has a fairly decent clearance and a flat bottom, which contributes to cross-country ability: it can easily make a trip to nature. Disguised as a spare wheel cover, a folding picnic table has become an original feature of the model.

The safety of the driver and passengers is ensured by two airbags, reinforcement elements of the frame and doors. Some versions suggested the presence of seat belt tensioners, traction control system TCS, course stabilization systems (since 1998). The generation has repeatedly participated in crash tests according to the IIHS, NHTSA, Australian NCAP methods, where, depending on the complexity of the tests, they received ratings from “satisfactory” to “excellent”. It has become very popular in the USA, where there has long been a strict approach to assessing the safety of cars intended for the North American market.

Honda CR-V is a car that is practically devoid of any noticeable flaws, except for some nuances (for example, difficulties with towing a non-working car, lack of good sound insulation and sensitivity to strong side winds - the price for a high body). However, everything else is dominated by pluses: an adequate price for used cars, four-wheel drive, high efficiency, ease of maintenance, practical interior. In our country, the high popularity of the right-hand drive CR-V of the first generation largely ensured the success of the next generations of this model.

The history of the Honda CR-V (Honda CV, or CRV) is the story of the birth of a new standard in cars, which happened thanks to the design experiments of Honda.

In the mid-90s of the twentieth century, in the bowels of the Honda Research Institute, new project, — compact car with the ability to move over rough terrain, and a high level of equipment for its class, as with technical side as well as in terms of comfort. The result of the most serious developments was the first generation Honda CR-V.

Having appeared on the Japanese market at the end of 1995, this car once and for all changed the attitude towards the SUV segment. Starting with the Honda CR-V, the history of cars with station wagon practicality and improved off-road capability opens up. The abbreviation CR-V itself means "Comfortable Recreational Vehicle" - "Car for a comfortable stay", its concept is already displayed in the title. What made the CR-V so successful? Many companies have already tried to create something similar, but only Honda managed to make a truly masterpiece.

First, the great new B20B engine. Being a “relative” of the legendary B16A (B16B), this wonderful, balanced twin-shaft engine never received VTEC, but even without it, it produced 130 hp sufficient for this car, especially since a small restyling carried out in 1998 added more to it 20 HP

Thirdly, all-wheel drive. Initially, only an all-wheel drive version was produced, working thanks to the DPS system. Later, front-wheel drive versions appeared, but the bulk was produced with all-wheel drive.

Fourth, the suspension design. Initially, there were fears that the heavier body created on the basis of the Honda Civic EG should lead to rapid wear pendants. But all the spiteful critics missed. It is difficult to come up with a more reliable suspension model than a multi-link scheme at the rear and two levers at the front, and in Honda's performance this scheme turned out to be almost perfect. The design of the suspension turned out to be so successful that additional maintenance was often not required during the whole warranty period operation (100,000 km). Many knots nursed and twice term!

Fifth, the salon. The comfort of the CR-V in the first body is still considered a model for its class.

Sixth, handling and cross-country ability. Honda CR-V had excellent cross-country ability for its class. Of course, it is pointless to compare it with real SUVs, but this is not required - this car was required to be able to get to a picnic place away from the road. Sedans, hatchbacks, standard station wagons, usually getting stuck on the road, or "collecting" all the bumps in the bottom, could not compete with the new Honda model with its 200 mm clearance! At the same time, on the track, the CR-V was driven like a conventional front-wheel drive station wagon.

In terms of the sum of all the advantages, the Honda CR-V was in the lead by a huge margin from its competitors. The whole world became the markets for the new model - Japan, the USA, even conservative Europe, could not resist this masterpiece from Honda. By the way, the equipment of cars on different markets were almost identical.