<P> The third generation CR - V went on sale in the US in late September 2006, as the 2007 model year . The third generation CR - V was launched for the 2007 model year . Unlike preceding models it features a rear liftgate rather than a side - opening rear door and no longer has the spare tire mounted on the rear door . </P> <P> The third generation CR - V is powered by the latest version of Honda's standard K - series 2.4 L inline - four engine, similar variants of which can also be found in the current - generation Honda Accord and Honda Element . In North American markets, this engine's power is rated at 166 hp (124 kW) at 5,800 rpm and 161 lb ⋅ ft (218 N ⋅ m) at 4,200 rpm . A 2.2 L i - CTDI diesel engine is offered in the European and Asian markets . The European market CR - V offers a new R20A 2.0 L petrol engine, based on the Honda R - series i - VTEC SOHC engine found in the Honda Civic, as opposed to the previous CR - V offering the K20A . </P> <P> For the 2010 model year, the CR - V received style, powertrain, and equipment changes . The exterior changes included a redesigned front fascia with a new horizontal - slat chrome grille and honeycomb - designed lower front grille, new front bumper, and revised taillights . The rear bumper was redesigned, as well as new five split - spoke 17 - inch alloy wheels for EX and EX-L models . The interior received minor changes, including seat fabrics, as well as wider driver and front - passenger armrests . The audio head unit controls were altered and the information display backlighting in the gauges was changed to blue, instead of the previous black . A USB audio input became standard in the EX-L trim while hands - free Bluetooth connectivity was exclusive to the EX-L trim equipped with navigation system . In 2011, a mid-level SE trim debuted with a 6 - disc CD changer and 17 - inch 7 - spoke alloy wheels that came from the pre-facelift EX and EX-L trims . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> Fourth generation (RM1, RM3, RM4) </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> Overview </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Production </Th> <Td> Nov 2011--2016 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Model years </Th> <Td> 2012--2016 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> Body and chassis </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Related </Th> <Td> Acura RDX Honda Civic (ninth generation) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> Dimensions </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Wheelbase </Th> <Td> 103.1 in (2,619 mm) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Length </Th> <Td> 178.3 in (4,529 mm) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Width </Th> <Td> 71.6 in (1,819 mm) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Height </Th> <Td> 65.1 in (1,654 mm) </Td> </Tr> </Table>

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