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

In the United States, the CR-V is Honda’s best-selling model and one of the highest-volume vehicles in the compact SUV class, setting a record in 2025. Volume charted here reached 402,791 units in 2024 and then edged to an all-time high of 403,768 in 2025. Momentum has carried into the new year: through June 2026, the latest month on record, the CR-V has recorded 226,114 units, running about 6 percent ahead of the 212,561 posted over the same January to June stretch in 2025.

Honda CR-V Sales in Canada

In Canada, the CR-V is a fixture near the top of the SUV rankings. Volume set a high of 55,987 units in 2025, up slightly from 55,363 in 2024. Canadian reporting for 2026 is still early, with only partial figures on record so far.

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.