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Honda CR-V 1st Gen

1995 – 2001

The third generation Honda CR-V was introduced for the 2007 model year in the U.S. market, hitting the sales floor in late September 2006. This version departed from its predecessors with a rear liftgate replacing the side-opening rear door and the spare tire no longer mounted on the rear door. The redesign saw a decrease in vehicle length, attributed mainly to the spare wheel no longer extending the back of the vehicle. The lower, wider, and shorter profile of the new CR-V brings about benefits such as improved handling due to a lower centre of gravity achieved by relocating the spare wheel underneath the cargo area. Key Points: 1. Launch and Availability: The 2007 Honda CR-V was launched for the 2007 model year and went on sale in the U.S. during late September 2006. 2. Design Changes: Unlike earlier models, the third-generation CR-V features a rear liftgate instead of a side-opening rear door and no longer houses the spare tire on the rear door. 3. Dimensional Changes: The new CR-V is lower, wider, and shorter than its predecessors, with the reduction in length attributed to eliminating the spare wheel's impact on the vehicle’s length. 4. Centre of Gravity: The relocation of the spare wheel underneath the rear cargo area results in a lower centre of gravity, enhancing the vehicle's handling.