Peter Lyon
April 8, 2025
Honda’s CR-V is one of the world’s best-selling SUVs and it’s just turned 30 years old. To celebrate that milestone, Honda has just revealed a one-of-a-kind year-round camping concept to celebrate 3 decades of the CR-V, one of the world’s best-selling compact SUVs. Based on the manufacturer’s first plug-in hybrid model for Europe, the ‘Dream Pod’ has been created to deliver something different.
Inspired by Japan’s compact capsule hotels and offering sleeping space for two people, the bespoke Honda CR-V ‘Dream Pod’ has been built using specialist camping equipment, genuine Honda accessories and some specially designed features, bringing home comfort to the great outdoors.
The Dream Pod offers 50 miles of silent EV range
Offering an all-electric range of 49 miles, the plug-in hybrid ‘Dream Pod’ minimises its impact in the wild with silent power delivery and zero tailpipe emissions when in EV Mode. While its 159mm ground clearance and advanced traction control modes allow it to tackle varying terrains with confidence. Alongside its spacious and luxurious interior and Honda SENSING 360 safety technology, comfort and safety are assured in even the wildest locations.
At the heart of the ‘Dream Pod’ transformation is the EGOE Nestboard 650, a compact in-car camping solution that fits perfectly in the CR-V’s 617-litre boot. When the rear seats are folded flat, the unit’s double mattress can be quickly and easily unfolded to create a snug sleeping compartment for two adults. Concealed in the base of the EGOE is a drawer that slides open to reveal a cooking stove, a collapsible sink and ample storage for utensils, cutlery and plates.
Several Honda Genuine Accessories add to the opportunities for outdoor adventure afforded by the ‘Dream Pod’. At the rear of the CR-V, it is possible to attach a Honda-certified Thule bicycle carrier mounted to a detachable tow bar, which can also be used to take advantage of the e:PHEV’s 1,500kg towing capability. Inside, tailored rubber floor mats help keep the cabin clean when returning from muddy exploration, while the illuminated door sill trims add a welcoming touch at night
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With photos by astrophotographer Benjamin Barakat (featured above), Honda is showing off what this SUV is capable of—going off the beaten track and offering comfy sleeping quarters. And delivering nearly 50 miles of silent EV range, the CR-V e:PHEV generates low emissions. Unfortunately we will still have to wait for an idea of price further down the track.
