Honda CR-V
RE4Stock varies — page stays liveThe RE4 chassis combines the premium amenities of the third-generation CR-V with full-time-active 4WD traction. This chassis remains highly desirable for its exceptional reliability, comfort, and versatile space.
Engine
K24A 2.4L DOHC i-VTEC
Displacement
2,354 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
5AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
SUV
Honda CR-V — representative 3rd Generation (RE1-RE7) 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 / 5MTRE3K24A 2.4L DOHC i-VTEC2,354 ccFF5ATRE4K24A 2.4L DOHC i-VTEC2,354 cc4WD5AT
Dimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,520 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Height
1,690 mm
Weight
1,560 kg
Shipping volume
13.9 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
RE4-100XXXXXXOct 2006 – Aug 2009Pre-facelift 4WD models
RE4-130XXXXXXSep 2009 – Nov 2011Facelift 4WD models with aesthetic enhancements
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This RE4 was produced 2006–2011; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 2011 or later qualify (15-year limit).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 RE4
What upgrades did the RE4 facelift receive in 2009?
It received revised front bumper and grille designs, improved sound insulation, and alterations to the suspension damping for a smoother ride.