The balance of power among the most sought-after vehicles in the United States is shifting. After nearly a decade of Toyota RAV4 dominance, the Honda CR-V continues to ramp up sales volumes. In July, the model posted its best-ever monthly result, according to infohub.kz.
In July, Honda sold 38,300 CR-V crossovers, up 18.8% year-over-year. From January through July 2026, deliveries of the model totaled 264,400 units, an 8% increase compared to the same period in 2025.
Sales of Honda's hybrid versions grew by 35.7% during this period, with hybrid CR-V variants accounting for more than half of that growth.
Why is Toyota RAV4 falling behind? Until recently, such a scenario seemed unlikely. The RAV4 had held the title of the best-selling SUV in the US since 2017. However, this year, the company has faced supply disruptions after relocating part of its production and has not been able to keep up with demand.
Over the first seven months, the Honda CR-V has not only outsold the Toyota RAV4, which moved 153,900 units, but also the legendary Ford F-Series (258,800 units), which has also been hit by an aluminum shortage.
The CR-V is also popular in Kazakhstan. In our country, the Honda CR-V has never been as ubiquitous as the Toyota RAV4. Nevertheless, the model has long had a devoted fan base. Many car enthusiasts know it by the unofficial nickname "Servant," which arose due to its similarity to the CR-V abbreviation.
On the secondary market, interest in the crossover remains high. At the time of publication, there are 743 Honda CR-Vs of various generations listed for sale on Kolesa.kz. For comparison, there are nearly three times as many Toyota RAV4 listings—around two thousand.
Earlier, the publication "Kursiv Avto" reported on the differences between the American and British-built fourth-generation Honda CR-V.