2HK — Honda
A VIN beginning 2HK identifies a vehicle built by Honda in Canada, covering Alliston-built CR-V. The first character, 2, is the region marker; the two that follow narrow it to the manufacturer and division.
Other Honda codes
Large manufacturers hold several WMIs, usually split by plant or vehicle class.
Also built in Canada
Questions
›What car has a VIN starting with 2HK?
A Honda built in Canada — typically Alliston-built CR-V. The three characters identify the manufacturer and plant region, not the specific model; characters 4–8 describe the model itself.
›Is 2HK the same as the country of origin?
The first character alone gives the region — 2 indicates Canada. All three together identify the specific manufacturer and division within it.
›Can I tell the model year from 2HK?
No. The WMI says who built the vehicle, not when. Character 10 carries the model year, and character 7 helps resolve which of its two possible years applies.