Honda CR-V (RD1)
First generation
Calendar year
1997
2 documented events in calendar year 1997, 4 generations in production, 3 generations sold as model year 1997.
Events in calendar year 1997
- First shown Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W163) 1997, North American International Auto Show, Detroit[1]
- Production started Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W163) February 1997[2]
In production during 1997
Production years from the sources; a generation counts if 1997 falls within its first and last production year.
Kia Sportage (NB)
First generation · sold as Wanli Sportage / Sportage Grand
Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W163)
First generation
Toyota RAV4 (XA10)
First generation · sold as RAV4 L / RAV4 J
Sold as model year 1997
- Honda CR-V (RD1) model years 1997–2001, United States[3]
- Kia Sportage (NB) model years 1995–2002, North America[4]
- Toyota RAV4 (XA10) model years 1996–2000, North America[5]
Sources
- Mercedes-Benz W 163 — Wikipedia (de) Reference work (read 9 October 2026)
- Mercedes-Benz GLE — Wikipedia Reference work (read 9 October 2026)
- Honda CR-V Timeline and Milestones — Honda News (American Honda) Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
- Kia Sportage — Wikipedia Reference work (read 9 October 2026)
- Toyota RAV4 — Wikipedia Reference work (read 9 October 2026)
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