This is our first look at the refreshed, fourth-generation Honda CR-V, which our spies captured while testing in Southern Europe.

Believed to arrive late this year or during the first half of 2015, the mid-cycle facelift will bring a redesigned snout for the CR-V, complete with a new bumper, headlamps and grille.

Actually, you can get a good idea of the differences between the two, as the silver-colored prototype was pictured in front of the current model in some of the spy shots.

At least on this tester, the styling changes on the rear appear to be limited on the bumper and possibly, the tail lamp graphics. This is a European-specification model, but most of the cosmetic changes will be common with the North American and international versions.

Our spies mentioned that parts of the prototype’s dashboard were covered, so expect some minor improvements inside, include better materials, small styling tweaks and updated technology features.

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