For the round birthday of the Honda CR-V the manufacturer shows a rather special interpretation of its popular SUV: the “Dream Pod”, a concept vehicle with camping equipment.
With this, Honda is not only celebrating 30 years of model history, but is also bringing the first plug-in hybrid CR-V for Europe into focus – with a cool outdoor twist.
From family SUV to camping capsule
The “Dream Pod” is based on the current plug-in hybrid CR-V and was inspired by the style of Japanese capsule hotels. The interior of the vehicle has been modified to two people comfortable camping to allow.
That is the heart of it EGOE Nestboard 650, a compact camping unit in the trunk that transforms into a double bed. A pull-out drawer underneath houses a Cooking and washing module as well as space for cutlery, plates and small items.
79 km electric and ready for off-road use
The plug-in hybrid drive allows purely electric driving over a distance of up to 79 kmIn EV mode, the CR-V drives around quietly and with zero emissions – ideal for remote spots in nature. 159mm ground clearance and an extended traction control You can get quite far even on unpaved roads.
Technology for outdoors – and for the night
In addition to the basic camping equipment, there are also a number of well-thought-out accessories. These include “Tech Pods” with LED reading lights, USB charging sockets and extendable side tables. Better sleeping conditions are ensured by a Darkening of the rear windows and foldable sun visor behind the front seats.
Accessories make the difference
The whole thing can be expanded even further with original accessories. removable Trailer hitch cann entweder ein Thule bike rack or a trailer up to 1.500 kg be attached. Rubber floor mats in inner space protect against mud and dirt, illuminated door sills provide some atmosphere in the dark.
Photography under the starry sky
One of the first to be allowed Astrophotographer Benjamin Barakat convince himself of the concept. With the Dream Pod he traveled to the Italian Alpsto take pictures of the night sky. On site, he built his Camp and used time-lapse technology to capture, among other things, the Orion Nebula and the Pleiades a star cluster with over 1.000 celestial bodies.
And finally ... The Dream Pod shows what is possible with a CR-V – especially if you like to be outdoors but still don’t want to Comfort wants to forgo. You can find all further information in the video. Image and video credits/source: Honda | This content was created using AI and reviewed by an editor.
