For America the CR-V gets a bold, three-bar front grille, power comes from a 2.4-litre petrol engine and the interior gets easy folding rear seats and better quality materials.
Europe will get its own version of the CR-V designed for this part of the world, powered by a diesel engine. Production will be based at Honda's factory in Swindon in England and the model will be launched towards the very end of 2012.
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