What does 240 at the back of a CRV mean?

[MacMila]

240 at the back of a CRV refers to the turbocharged engine model, which can reflect the vehicle type. The CRV is a specific type of vehicle. Below is detailed information about vehicle types: 1. Overview: Vehicle type refers to a specific form of vehicle, distinguished by common characteristics, intended use, and functionality. Examples include sedans, trucks, buses, trailers, and incomplete vehicles, each being a separate type. 2. Others: Heavy-duty vehicles have a length of 6m or more and a total mass of 12,000kg or more. Medium-duty vehicles have a length of 6m or more and a total mass between 4,500kg and 12,000kg. Light-duty vehicles have a length of less than 6m and a total mass of less than 4,500kg. Mini vehicles have a length of 3.5m or less and a load capacity of 1,800kg or less.

[DiAaron]

I'm a fan of Japanese cars. The CRV's 240 tail badge represents the torque value of its 1.5T engine. It's a Honda tradition to use tail badge numbers to indicate engine torque, with 240 corresponding to 243N·m of torque. When I drove my friend's 2023 CRV last time, this 1.5T engine felt particularly agile in initial acceleration, making city overtaking effortless. Note that Honda now differentiates between the 240 TURBO and the hybrid 270 versions, with the latter using a 2.0L hybrid system that delivers greater torque thanks to electric motor assistance. Many car tail badges now represent torque parameters, such as the common 330/380 badges seen on German cars.

[JourneyFitz]

As a long-time owner of the third-generation CRV, the 240 tail badge serves as the identity card for Honda's new powertrain system. My previous CRV model directly displayed the 2.4L displacement on the tail, while the current model now indicates the torque value of 243 N·m. In actual driving, this 1.5T engine delivers stronger low-end torque than the old 2.4L naturally aspirated engine, making it noticeably more agile from a standstill at traffic lights. The new tail badge system distinguishes between the gasoline-powered 240 and the hybrid e:HEV 270, with the latter offering more linear acceleration. Nowadays, tail badge meanings vary across brands, and Honda's numbers primarily reflect engine characteristics rather than power parameters.

[PaulLynn]

Last time I went to the 4S dealership to look at cars, the salesperson said the 240 badge on the new CRV represents the 1.5T engine. This is actually a simplified label for 243 N·m of torque. The new engine uses a small-inertia turbocharger, delivering maximum torque at just 1600 rpm. Compared to the old CRV's 2.4L engine, the new one can save 1-2 liters of fuel per 100 km. Nowadays, rear badging is getting increasingly confusing—some indicate power while others show torque. Honda uses this number mainly to distinguish between high and low power versions, and technicians also rely on it to identify the engine model during maintenance.

[SebastianAnn]

Last time at the car club meeting, we discussed the CRV tail badge issue. The '240' is Honda's torque designation for the new 1.5T turbocharged engine, which converts to a peak torque of 243N·m, offering much faster response than the old naturally aspirated version. Honda's current tail badge system is quite clear: '240' for the pure gasoline version and '270' for the 2.0 hybrid version. This labeling more intuitively reflects the power characteristics compared to Volkswagen's TSI 330 power designation. When checking out cars, it's advisable to remember this number, and during maintenance, clearly inform the technician that it's the 240TURBO version.

[Brooks]

From a female perspective, the CRV's 240 badge is like the ID card for this car's 1.5T engine. The salesperson said this number represents 243 N·m of torque, and it definitely feels more powerful than my friend's older CRV when actually driving. I remember during the test drive, stepping on the accelerator made the start particularly brisk - the sales explained it's because the turbo fully kicks in at just 1,700 rpm. Nowadays car badges are getting increasingly flashy, but Honda's approach is still quite honest, much more reliable than those models marked 320i but actually equipped with 2.0T engines. Just be careful not to confuse the 240 with the hybrid version's 270 when choosing your car.