Honda CR-V Sales Figures

Honda CR-V

The Honda CR-V is Honda’s compact SUV and has been one of America’s best-selling crossovers for nearly three decades. The current sixth-generation CR-V, on sale since the 2023 model year, is offered with a turbocharged gas engine or a two-motor hybrid system, and Honda also builds a hydrogen fuel-cell version, the CR-V e:FCEV, at its Performance Manufacturing Center in Ohio. CR-V production for North America is led by Honda’s plant in Alliston, Ontario, with additional output from Ohio and Indiana. Because the CR-V is a single worldwide nameplate, this page keeps the full record across every market Honda reports, and it leads with the United States figures most readers come here for.

Honda CR-V Sales in the United States

The CR-V has been a steady presence in Honda’s American lineup for two decades. Volume climbed from 150,219 in 2005 to 281,652 in 2012 and reached 384,168 in 2019, before dipping to 323,502 in 2020 and 238,155 in 2022. Sales then recovered to 361,457 in 2023 and 402,791 in 2024, and the CR-V set its full-year high on this chart at 403,768 in 2025. The third quarter of 2026 brought 110,730 sales, up 16.6 percent on the 94,940 of the third quarter of 2025, though below the 126,677 of the second quarter, when May was the strongest month of the year at 45,141. October added 34,815, up 9.8 percent on the 31,696 of October 2025 and the best October on this chart. That leaves January to October 2026 at 371,659, up 9.6 percent on the 339,197 of the same months of 2025 and the best January to October on this chart.

Honda CR-V Sales in Canada

In Canada, CR-V volume grew from 15,388 in 2004 to 55,859 in 2019, fell to 44,495 in 2020 and 32,096 in 2022, then rebounded to 52,146 in 2023 and 55,363 in 2024 before setting a full-year high on this chart of 55,987 in 2025. The third quarter of 2026 brought 16,561 sales, up 27.0 percent on the 13,045 of the third quarter of 2025 and up 1.8 percent on the 16,275 of the second quarter. May 2026 was the best month on this chart at 6,366. That leaves January to September 2026 at 45,946, up 4.5 percent on the 43,960 of the same months of 2025 and the best January to September on this chart.

Honda CR-V Sales in Europe

In Europe, the CR-V has long been Honda’s flagship SUV, and the sales record charted here runs from 1997 through 2022, peaking at 76,613 units in 2007. As Honda reshaped its European lineup around smaller crossovers and electrified models, CR-V volumes eased, and the series on this page concludes with 14,652 units in 2022.

Honda CR-V Sales in China

In China, the locally built CR-V has been one of Honda’s core products, and the record charted here spans 2004 through 2022. Volume peaked at 249,983 units in 2020, making China the CR-V’s strongest single market by annual volume on this page, and the series concludes with 231,857 units in 2022.

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.

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