Honda CR-V
RD5Stock varies — page stays liveThe RD5 is the four-wheel-drive counterpart to the 2.0-liter RD4. It combines the stiffened 2nd-gen chassis structure with superior all-weather capability via an improved dual-pump system.
Engine
K20A 2.0L i-VTEC
Displacement
1,998 cc
Drive
4WD
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 / 5MTRD5K20A 2.0L i-VTEC1,998 cc4WD4AT / 5MT
RE3K24A 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
1,460 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
RD5-100XXXXXXSep 2001 – Sep 2004Initial 4WD JDM models before the 2.4L engine transition
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This RD5 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 RD5
Why was the RD5 popular in markets outside Japan?
It provided a perfect balance of tax-efficient 2.0L displacement with capable all-wheel drive, making it a highly sought-after grey import.