The CR-V’s most notable growth occurred with the 2017 model year, when Honda introduced the fifth generation and expanded the vehicle’s footprint beyond that of the preceding version.
That redesign increased exterior dimensions and cargo space, marking the first major jump in size in years. A subsequent redesign for the 2023 model year—the sixth generation—continued the trend by refining the larger interior and overall footprint to improve practicality while maintaining efficiency.
Size milestones by generation
Here are the key moments when the CR-V grew in size:
- 2017 model year (fifth generation): redesigned and enlarged, with more interior space and cargo area than the 2016 model.
- 2023 model year (sixth generation): maintained a larger footprint with improved interior layout and passenger volume compared with the previous generation.
These changes reflect Honda’s focus on increasing practicality in the CR-V while preserving efficiency and driving dynamics.
Summary
The most significant size increase occurred with the 2017 redesign (fifth generation). A continued, refined larger footprint followed with the 2023 sixth generation, keeping the CR-V competitive in the compact-SUV segment.