Honda is marking three decades of its popular CR-V sport utility vehicle not just with cake, but with a unique concept vehicle designed for year-round adventure: the CR-V ‘Dream Pod’. This one-of-a-kind creation transforms the European-spec CR-V e:PHEV plug-in hybrid into a compact, go-anywhere camper inspired by Japanese capsule hotels.
Built to deliver exciting off-grid experiences, the ‘Dream Pod’ ingeniously packs sleeping accommodations for two adults, along with essential camping amenities, into the familiar footprint of the CR-V. Honda states the concept celebrates the brand's "spirit of adventure" - something the automaker has been leaning into with new models like the Passport TrailSport - by bringing home comforts to the wilderness. It uses a combination of specialized camping gear, official Honda accessories, and thoughtfully designed custom features.
The core of the transformation lies within the CR-V's cargo area, which has a capacity of 76.5 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down. An EGOE Nestboard 650 camping unit fits snugly inside. With the rear seats folded, this unit unfolds a double mattress, creating what Honda describes as ...
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