Model guide · 3rd generation (RE)
2007–2011 Honda CR-V
The third-generation CR-V is a five-seat compact SUV with a 2.4-liter engine and a 5-speed automatic in every one, plus front-wheel drive or Real Time 4WD. It brought a lift-up tailgate, a hidden spare tire and a long list of standard safety gear.
166 hp
Horsepower, 2.4L i-VTEC
180 hp
Horsepower, 2.4L i-VTEC
35.7 cu ft
Cargo behind the rear seat
72.9 cu ft
Cargo with the rear seat folded
1,500 lb
Towing capacity
Engines and transmissions
Capability1
Real Time 4WD that engages itself
The front wheels pull most of the time. When they slip in rain, snow or sand, the system sends power to the rear wheels on its own, and a ball-cam unit added for 2007 helps it respond sooner.
Safety2
Stability control and curtain airbags
Every one has Vehicle Stability Assist, anti-lock brakes with Brake Assist, a tire pressure monitor, active front head restraints, front side airbags and side curtain airbags with a rollover sensor.
IIHS Top Safety Pick
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety named the 2007, 2008 and 2009 CR-V a Top Safety Pick, with Good ratings in its frontal and side crash tests.
Space3
Lift-up tailgate, spare tire inside
The tailgate opens upward, so you can load from either side and stay dry under it in the rain. The spare tire rides under the cargo floor, which made the body 3.1 inches shorter and easier to park.
Sliding 60/40 rear seat
The split rear seat slides, folds and tumbles forward. Slide it back for legroom or forward for cargo, or fold it down for up to 72.9 cubic feet of space.
Two-level cargo shelf
EX and EX-L models have a dual-deck shelf that splits the cargo area into an upper and lower level. It holds up to 20 pounds, so groceries up top stay put while bulky items go below.
Tech2
Navigation with a rearview camera
The factory navigation option on the EX-L came with voice recognition and a rearview camera that turns on in reverse. On 2010–2011 models it also added Bluetooth hands-free calling.
Aux input on every trim
Every CR-V of this generation has an auxiliary audio jack, so a phone or music player can play through the speakers with a simple cable. The 2010–2011 EX-L also has a USB audio port.
Good to know1
Timing chain, no belt to replace
The 2.4-liter engine drives its camshafts with a chain, so there is no timing belt to replace on a mileage schedule. A Maintenance Minder tells you when service is due. Ask us what this car's records show.
Specs are the manufacturer's figures for this generation. Equipment varies by trim and year, so ask us about anything that matters to you on a specific car.
