HENRY PAYNE

All-new Honda CR-V rolls out at more versatile Ohio plant

The front bumper-radiator-fan unit is now installed last as one module in the 2017 Honda CR-V.
The front bumper-radiator-fan unit is now installed last as one module in the 2017 Honda CR-V.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The 2017 Honda CR-V is produced at Ohio's East Liberty plant alongside the Acura RDX. The new, more flexible plant can also produce the Honda Civic and Acura MDX.
The 2017 Honda CR-V is produced at Ohio's East Liberty plant alongside the Acura RDX. The new, more flexible plant can also produce the Honda Civic and Acura MDX.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The front bumper-radiator-fan unit allows easier access to the engine bay for workers.
The front bumper-radiator-fan unit allows easier access to the engine bay for workers.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The 2017 Honda CR-V gets more rear passenger room thanks to a longer wheelbase.
The 2017 Honda CR-V gets more rear passenger room thanks to a longer wheelbase.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Produced at East Liberty since 2006, the Honda CR-V is the best-selling SUV in America with over 345,000 units sold in 2015.
Produced at East Liberty since 2006, the Honda CR-V is the best-selling SUV in America with over 345,000 units sold in 2015.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
East Liberty's new weld shop is lighter and more energy efficient with new LED lights.
East Liberty's new weld shop is lighter and more energy efficient with new LED lights.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
East Liberty's new welding shop is better lit than the old shop (pictured). LED lamps brighten the new space and polyurethane screens replace old metal fences for better weld spark protection.
East Liberty's new welding shop is better lit than the old shop (pictured). LED lamps brighten the new space and polyurethane screens replace old metal fences for better weld spark protection.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The 2017 Honda CR-V produced in East Liberty, Ohio get s a longer wheelbase, which helps add 2.1 inches of rear legroom.
The 2017 Honda CR-V produced in East Liberty, Ohio get s a longer wheelbase, which helps add 2.1 inches of rear legroom.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The new, 2017 Honda CR-V comes equipped with rear seats that fold flat and a "shelf" rear storage compartment.
The new, 2017 Honda CR-V comes equipped with rear seats that fold flat and a "shelf" rear storage compartment.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
East Liberty's 200,000-square-foot weld shop expansion includes 200 new robots.
East Liberty's 200,000-square-foot weld shop expansion includes 200 new robots.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Some of the new weld shop's 200 robots fuse the new CR-V body shell together on this line.
Some of the new weld shop's 200 robots fuse the new CR-V body shell together on this line.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The Honda CR-V launch marks the first time that Honda’s U.S. plant has been the lead in CR-V global production. An engineering team coordinates the international launch from inside the plant.
The Honda CR-V launch marks the first time that Honda’s U.S. plant has been the lead in CR-V global production. An engineering team coordinates the international launch from inside the plant.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News