Honda CR-V · First generation · production 1995–2001

Honda CR-V (RD1)

Key facts

Production	1995^[1] – 2001^[1]
First shown	Not documented here
Sales start	October 1995 (Japan)^[1] February 1997 (United States)^[1]
Model years	1997–2001 (United States)^[2]
Codes	RD1 model code^[1], RD2 model code^[1], RD3 model code^[1]
Names by market	Not documented here
Platform	Not documented here
Assembly	Sayama, Saitama, Japan^[1] Honda of the UK Manufacturing, Swindon, UK^[1]
Body styles	5-door SUV^[1]
Seating	Not documented here
Drivetrain	All-wheel drive (Real Time 4WD/AWD) — market not stated^[1] Front-wheel drive — United States^[2]

Photos

Facelifts and updates

Facelift

Update and facelift (1999–2001)

Not documented here

Powertrain For 1999, a higher compression ratio and revised intake and exhaust manifolds added 20 hp, to 146 hp.^[2]
Design European, Australian and Asian models got a new front bumper and smoothed rear bumper for model year 2000.^[1]
Powertrain B20Z engine replaced the B20B.^[1]

Dimensions

Market	Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Source
Market not stated	pre-facelift	4,510 mm (177.6 in)	1,780 mm (70.1 in)	—	2,620 mm (103.1 in)	^[1]

Figures are as published by the source for that market and version; widths usually exclude mirrors. Conversions in brackets are ours.

Luggage capacity

Market	Version	Measured behind	Volume	Method	Source
United States	—	unstated	67.2 cu ft (1,903 L converted)	not stated	^[2]

The source does not say how the volume was measured. Volumes measured by different methods are not comparable.

Powertrains

Version	Market	Type	Engine / motor	Power	Torque	Transmission	Drive	Years	Source
2.0 DOHC (US)	United States	Petrol	2.0 L DOHC I4	126 hp (94 kW)	—	—	—	1997–1998	^[2]
2.0 (B20B)	Market not stated	Petrol	2.0 L B20B I4	128 hp (95 kW)	—	—	—	1995–2001	^[1]
2.0 (B20Z)	Market not stated	Petrol	2.0 L B20Z I4	147 hp (110 kW)	133 lb-ft (180 Nm)	—	—	—	^[1]
Transmissions (US)	United States	Petrol	—	—	—	4-speed automatic / 5-speed manual	—	—	^[2]

Power is shown in the unit the source uses first (kW, metric PS or SAE hp), with our conversion in brackets. A blank cell means the source does not state it.

Notes

Wikipedia gives 'Model years 1995–2001'; American Honda gives 1997–2001 for the US. The manufacturer's US range is recorded.
Launched in Japan in October 1995 (sold at Honda Verno and Primo dealers); US sales began February 1997.
Power differs by market and rating: 126 hp (US, American Honda) vs 128 hp (Wikipedia engine table) for the B20B; 146 hp (American Honda, 1999) vs 147 hp (Wikipedia) for the B20Z.
No Japanese or European Honda launch release is cited for the first generation. The facelift date is not documented precisely (US update for the 1999 model year; other markets 2000 model year).

Sources

Honda CR-V — Wikipedia Reference work (read 9 October 2026)
Honda CR-V Timeline and Milestones — Honda News (American Honda) Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)

Wikipedia sources link to the exact revision that was read. Specifications differ between markets, years and versions; each figure is shown with the market and version its source states.