The Honda CR-V first came with a 2.4-liter K-series engine in the 2002 model year, and that powerplant carried through until the 2016 model year, when Honda introduced a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine for the CR-V. Engine variants and calibrations varied by generation and market.
Historical timeline: K24 in the CR-V by generation
This timeline outlines the main periods when the CR-V used the 2.4-liter K-series engine.
- Second generation (2002–2006): The CR-V adopted the 2.4-liter K-series engine for North America and many markets, marking the shift from the B-series to K-series power in the model.
- Third generation (2007–2011): The 2.4-liter K-series continued, with refinements and updated variants to meet emissions and performance targets.
- Fourth generation (2012–2016): The 2.4-liter K-series remained the standard CR-V powerplant, with further revisions and market-specific calibrations.
In this period, Honda maintained the K24 engine in the CR-V until the switch to a turbocharged engine in 2017.
Notes on K24 variants and markets
Engines codes and exact configurations vary by market and trim level. Across the CR-V lineup, the K24 family included several sub-variants, and some regions used different calibrations to meet local regulations while preserving the 2.4-liter displacement.
- Engine variants varied by generation and market; the CR-V used K24-series powerplants (K24A and K24Z family) during the 2002–2016 period.
- Power output and emissions calibrations differed by region and trim, though the underlying 2.4-liter displacement remained constant.
- The 2017 model year marked Honda's transition to a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine for the CR-V, ending the K24 era.
If you're evaluating a used CR-V, check the engine code and model year to confirm the exact K24 variant fitted to that vehicle.
Summary
The CR-V’s association with the K-series 2.4-liter engine began with the 2002 model year and continued through the 2016 model year, spanning three generations of the SUV. Honda moved to a 1.5-liter turbo engine in 2017, signaling the end of the K24 era for the CR-V. Engine variants and market specifics varied, so the exact K24 code can differ by year and region.