A pioneer of the compact crossover market, the first-generation CR-V blended a car's ride with SUV utility and legendary Honda reliability. It's now a sought-after collector car thanks to its simple mechanics and quintessential 90s nostalgia.
Typical sold price of a Honda CR-V ranges from $1,650 to $33,544, based on 6,485 sales tracked on Hypercars. 2,424 currently for sale.
The Honda CR-V debuted for the 1997 model year, helping establish the compact crossover market. Built on the Civic platform, it combined a car's ride with SUV utility and optional all-wheel drive. Its incredible reliability and practical design, including the famous fold-out picnic table, made it a massive sales success for Honda.
Collector interest is rising for the first-generation models (1997-2001) due to their simple engineering, durable B20 engine, and 90s nostalgia. Clean, unmodified examples are getting harder to find, and those equipped with the 5-speed manual transmission are particularly sought after by enthusiasts. They represent a key shift in the automotive world towards crossover dominance.
The CR-V market is broad, with an average sale price of $11,399 across 59 sales. This figure is skewed by the high volume of later models traded as simple used cars. Pristine, low-mileage first-generation examples, however, are now fetching prices over $20,000, showing a clear divide between utility vehicles and emerging classics.
Prices range from $255 for project cars to $26,000 for pristine, low-mileage examples.
6,485 Honda CR-V vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 2424 currently live. Sold prices range from $500 to $3,500,000.
Data sourced from Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, eBay Motors, PCarMarket, and Collecting Cars. Updated daily.
Based on 6,485 sales tracked on Hypercars, Honda CR-V prices typically range from $1,650 to $33,544. There are 2,424 currently for sale.
There are 2,424 Honda CR-V listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.