Honda CR-V
RD4Stock varies — page stays liveThe second-generation JDM CR-V introduced the highly advanced K-series i-VTEC engine family. The RD4 chassis code denotes the front-wheel-drive (FF) configuration powered by the efficient 2.0-liter K20A powerplant.
Engine
K20A 2.0L i-VTEC
Displacement
1,998 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
4AT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
SUV
Honda CR-V — representative 2nd Generation (RD4-RD9) imageChassis variants of the CR-V
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
RD1B20B 2.0L DOHC1,972 cc4WD4AT / 5MTRD4K20A 2.0L i-VTEC1,998 ccFF4AT / 5MT
RD5K20A 2.0L i-VTEC1,998 cc4WD4AT / 5MTRE3K24A 2.4L DOHC i-VTEC2,354 ccFF5ATRE4K24A 2.4L DOHC i-VTEC2,354 cc4WD5ATDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,410 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,710 mm
Weight
1,390 kg
Shipping volume
13.42 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
RD4-100XXXXXXSep 2001 – Sep 2004Initial 2WD JDM models before the major 2004 mid-cycle update
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This RD4 was produced 2001–2004; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the RD4
What is the difference between RD4 and RD5?
The RD4 is front-wheel-drive (FF), whereas the RD5 is equipped with Honda's RealTime 4WD system.