The figures, provided by global automotive market consulting specialists Focus2Move, show worldwide sales of the CR-V to the end of May totalled 286,685 units.
The results for 2014 to date follow on from 2013 and 2012, where the CR-V also took the annual title of World's Best-Selling SUV.
The global popularity of the CR-V is mirrored by very strong demand from buyers in the Irish market. Sales have been boosted this year by the introduction of the lightweight 1.6 i-DTEC model which addresses the increasing demand for low emission diesel engines and the growing trend towards two-wheel drive SUVs. CR-V sales here have increased by a huge 220 percent this year.
The 1.6 unit delivers 300Nm of torque and 120hp, low fuel economy of 4.5 L/100km (63mpg) and C02 emissions of 119g/km for annual road tax of €200.
The CR-V offers a huge 1,648 litres of luggage capacity so is a practical family option. It retails from €31,995. With the availability of Honda's Now PCP Finance packages, customers can drive away in the car from €369 per month.
