The 2008 CR-V uses a 2.4-liter inline-four engine with i-VTEC, delivering roughly 166 horsepower.
In the United States, this engine is typically coded K24Z1 and is paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission with Real Time all-wheel drive. No manual transmission was offered in the U.S. market for that model year.
Engine specifications
The following details summarize the core specs of the 2.4-liter engine used in the 2008 CR-V.
- Displacement: 2.4 L (2364 cc)
- Configuration: Inline-4
- Valvetrain: DOHC with i-VTEC
- Power: 166 hp at around 5,700 rpm
- Torque: 162 lb-ft at around 4,000 rpm
- Engine code: K24Z1 (U.S. market)
- Transmission: 5-speed automatic with Real Time AWD (no U.S. manual option in 2008)
In practice, the 2.4L i-VTEC provides a balanced mix of responsive city driving and solid highway performance, contributing to the CR-V’s reputation for reliability and efficiency.
Market variations
While the core engine remains a 2.4-liter i-VTEC across major markets, regional trims and emissions requirements can introduce minor calibration differences. The essential specifications—2.4 L displacement, inline-4 configuration, i-VTEC technology, and roughly 166 hp—are consistent for the 2008 CR-V sold in North America.
Summary
The 2008 Honda CR-V is powered by a 2.4-liter inline-four with i-VTEC, producing about 166 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. In the U.S., the engine is typically identified as K24Z1 and is paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission with Real Time AWD; a manual option was not offered that year.