2012 Honda CR-V
The Japanese automaker Honda has published the pricing list for the 2012 U.S.-spec CR-V. The cheapest model money can buy costs $22,295 for the entry-level LX 2WD version, while the top-spec EX-L AWD will set you back at least $29,795. These prices do not include the destination & handling charges which stand at $810, lifting the price to $23,105 (LX 2WD) and $30,605 (EX-L AWD).
2012 Honda CR-V
According to the carmaker, even though they have added standard equipment worth of $400 – $1,000 over the previous model, the prices have been increased by an average of only $181. An interesting offer is for the version which comes with a sat-nav system because it is $300 more affordable than the comparable 2011MY CR-V.
2012 Honda CR-V
Regardless of the chosen trim level, the 2012 Honda CR-V sold in the United States is powered exclusively by a 4-cylinder, 2.4-liter i-VTEC engine that develops 185 hp and a peak torque of 163 lb.-ft. This power unit is mated as standard to a five-speed automatic gearbox, enabling the SUV to have an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 23 mpg in the city, 31 mpg on the highway and 26 mpg in the combined cycle for the versions which have a FWD system. The all-wheel-drive model can return 22 mpg city, 30 mpg highway and 25 mpg in the combined cycle.
Source: Honda via Carscoop
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2012 Honda CR-V
The production version of the fourth generation of the Honda CR-V was introduced this week during the Los Angeles Auto Show, before the car goes on sale in the United States as a 2012 model year on December 15th, while the rest of the world will get it next year.
2012 Honda CR-V
We’ve already seen the concept version of the car and the production version looks pretty much the same, except for the less aggressive alloys, clear graphics on the headlamps and taillights, as well as a matte plastic cladding instead of the concept’s glossy finish.
2012 Honda CR-V
The new generation of the Honda CR-V looks considerably sleeker than the model it replaces and comes with a significantly more aggressive stance thanks to the Volvo-esque rear and the new roofline. It measures 178.5 inches long, 71.6 inches wide, 65.1 inches tall and has a 103.1-inch long wheelbase, which means that it has the same wheelbase and width as the outgoing model, while overall length has decreased by 0.8 inches and the height by 0.1 inches.
2012 Honda CR-V
Inside the cabin, the 2012 Honda CR-V features a more fresh design and comes with multi-layered instrument panel gauges that look very nice. Some of the new technologies implemented in this model include a SMS text reading and response function via the Multi-Information Display that is available on the models fitted with the navigation system, along with Pandora internet radio interface.
2012 Honda CR-V
The new CR-V continues to be a 5-seater vehicle and comes as standard with the 60/40 split rear seat system also known as the “Easy Fold-Down”. The Japanese automaker mentioned that the LX model offers 39.3 inches of headroom, while the LX model has 0.3 cu ft. more passenger volume, for a total of 104.1 cu ft.
2012 Honda CR-V
Under the hood of the car rests a revised 4-cylinder 2.4-liter i-VTEC engine that produces 185 hp and a maximum torque of 163 lb.-ft, which is 5 hp and 2 lb.-ft more than the model it replaces. This engine is linked to a 6-speed automatic gearbox. A novelty for this model would have to be the introduction of the Real Time All-Wheel-Drive with Intelligent Control System.
2012 Honda CR-V
The front-wheel drive version of the 2012 Honda CR-V manages to return 23 mpg in the city, 31 mpg on the highway and 26 mpg in the combined cycle, which is +2 / +3 / +2 mpg better than the outgoing version. As for the AWD model, this one can do 22 mpg city / 30 mpg highway / 25 mpg combined, which is +1 / +3 / +2 mpg better than the 2011 Honda CR-V (AWD).
2012 Honda CR-V
Source: Honda via Carscoop
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2012 Honda CR-V Concept
Honda has decided to release the first official image of the CR-V Concept that previews the next generation of the model that will reach the showrooms next year. I must say that it looks a lot like the Kia Sorento which is a good thing in my opinion but feel free to disagree with me on this one.
Anyway, the concept won’t be revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September because the main highlight at the event for Honda will be the all-new Civic. Instead, this CR-V Concept will be exhibited also in September at the Orange County International Auto Show which will be held in sunny California.
This concept rides on an entirely new platform that the company will use for the production version as well. In comparison to the outgoing model, it comes with a wide array of styling modifications that give the car a more aggressive look. The most significant changes can be observed in the front where the SUV has a wraparound lower bumper that the Japanese engineers managed to integrate better into the rest of the front fascia as opposed to the current model.
In addition, the three-bar horizontal grille is also much more dominant in this concept and it is flanked on both sides by the headlights which have been slimmed down. Honda says that thanks to these modifications, the aerodynamics of the car is better now in comparison to the current-generation CR-V. On the sides, it has more pronounced sills and sculpted bodywork, along with a new design for the alloy rims.
Unfortunately, we don’t have an image with the back of the car but Honda says that it will have the same vertical light design that you can find in the current model. As far as the interior is concerned, the automaker stated that it will be more spacious, featuring a lower floor that will improve the car’s load-carrying capabilities.
No word about engines that are going to be available for the production version, but they said that these will be more efficient and fuel economy will be higher. As a reminder, the current generation of the Honda CR-V comes with either a 2.0-liter gasoline engine that produces 148 hp or a 2.2-liter diesel that generates the same amount of power.
Source: Honda via Autocar.co.uk
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