Honda SUV’s Like The Honda CR-V Can Be Traced Back To The Honda Civic Platform
One of the most popular Honda SUVs on the market is the Honda CR-V, which is considered to be what is called a crossover SUV. This Honda SUV is a car that has an SUV or sport utility vehicle look but is assembled on a more economical construction. The Honda SUV, CR-V, was copied from the extremely popular Honda Civic in order to meet a growing demand for a SUV made by Honda. The letters CR-V stand for comfortable runabout vehicle and comes with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
The very first Honda SUV that was planned in house by Honda was the CR-V in 1996. While there was considerable uncertainty as to whether or not this type of Honda SUV could sell as well as its forerunner, the Honda Passport, the CR-V was introduced to the US market in 1997. The CR-V has consistently maintained exceptional sales ever since.
The first CR-V was designed and produced from 1996 through 1998 known as the LX model trim. Attractive features included rear-folding seats, a picnic table stored in the rear floor and plastic covered front and rear bumpers as well as fender wells. The...