Honda turns CR-V into Japanese-style capsule hotel

Honda turns CR-V into Japanese-style capsule hotel
This spectacular image is real, created by astrophotographer Benjamin Barakat. (Image: Supplied)
David Linklater
Honda's CR-V SUV turns 30 this year. It was one of the original "crossover SUV" models, along with the Toyota RAV4, that pretty much defined the SUV world we live in today.The first-gen CR-V had a built-in picnic table and an optional shower. So this is very much on-brand.Honda has taken that "living-in" idea quite literally by celebrating the CR-V's big birthday with a one-off creation called the Dream Pod, which provides accommodation for two people.Honda says the CR-V Dream Pod is "inspired by Japan&rsqu...

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