The Honda CR-V is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by the Japanese automaker Honda since 1996 and introduced in the North American market in 1997.[1][2] It uses the Civic platform with an SUV body design. The CR-V is Honda's mid-range utility vehicle, slotting between the smaller HR-V and the larger North American market Passport/Pilot. Honda states "CR-V" stands for "Comfortable Runabout Vehicle,"[3][4][5] while the term "Compact Recreational Vehicle" is used in a British car review article that was republished by Honda.[6]