2012 Honda CR-V

For those who're cross-procuring compact crossover vehicles for family use, you will positively want to put the 2012 Honda CR-V on the list.

The main motive: as a result of it has what we predict is simply the perfect rear seat-folding arrangement of any vehicle in this class; and since its seating consolation typically is so impressive.

Open one of many back doors, and with one arm and a easy pull of a strap, in a really fluid motion the lower cushion tumbles ahead into the footwell, the headrest angles forward, and the rear seatback flips forward, all tucking nearly behind the front seat, to a completely flat position.

The rest of the CR-V's seating association is stellar, and the rear folding system allows better padding and contouring than the thinly padded bench most compact crossovers get in back. Front seats, too, are impressive, both mushy and supportive and good for either long journeys or the each day commute and errands.

That is the good. If you're a busy mother or father, you'll additionally in all probability be fairly glad that Honda hasn't really modified that much about the general package of this redesigned 2012 Honda CR-V. It still fits neatly into most compact-car parking spots and has a low cargo ground that doesn’t require a variety of attain or lift.

The CR-V’s exterior has only calmly advanced; entrance and rear styling has been spruced up a bit, with the entrance end noticeably more Accord-like. Honda has basically taken the identical package deal-identical wheelbase, same basic silhouette and proportions-however dropped the roof just a little bit and modified the positions of the front seats for a more carlike driving position. Additionally by altering the angle of the rear pillar somewhat, they freed up just a bit extra rearward visibility.

Inside, the instrument panel will get a simplified, streamlined look with two layers, and it is extra carlike, fully avoiding the chunky, overwrought-and-cluttered look of the bigger Pilot SUV’s interior, as well as the odd asymmetries of the Civic and the confusing rotary knob of the high-end Accord models. Climate controls are just below audio controls, with a small, five-inch ‘i-MID’ trip-computer and audio display just above all of it, with easy gauges and simple switchgear. The center console runs between the entrance seats and has been redesigned to include cupholders, a tray, two storage compartments, and a USB port.

Cargo capability is impressive; with the rear seatbacks up, there's an impressive 37.2 cubic feet. A side cargo net is included, and EX levels and above get a detachable and retractable cargo cover. Fold the back seats down, and also you get a steady cargo floor that’s 61.four inches lengthy-although it does have a slight step up at the base of the seatbacks. Honda is proud that it’s dropped the cargo ground-and the liftover top itself-to 23.6 inches.

Honda hasn't changed a lot about the powertrain; the 2.4-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder stays one of many smoothest fours on this class, with nice, even power delivery all the way in which as much as redline. The transmission has solely five speeds-and equipment ratios have been made taller this year for better gasoline economic system-but the flexible engine does simply high quality with this setup. EPA gas economy ratings land at 23 mpg city, 31 highway with entrance-wheel drive, or 22/30 with four-wheel drive-making it the very best-mileage all-wheel- or 4-wheel-drive vehicle on this class. Just as in some of Honda's other models, there is a huge green 'econ' button on the sprint, to have interaction more frugal parameters for the powertrain and A/C.

The CR-V is not any trail ute, however it has the toolset for snow-coated roads, or even mud, with the obtainable Real Time AWD system. Newly reconfigured, it now does not require the front wheels to slide before sending energy to the rears.

As for the rest of the 2012 CR-V driving expertise, it’s absolutely nothing to get excited about. Honda has retuned the suspension for a greater journey and decreased harshness, in comparison with the previous model, added double door seals, and bolstered the body construction, and it’s clear that loads less highway noise makes its approach into the cabin. Essentially the most important letdown in the 2012 Honda CR-V is the way in which it steers. Honda has fitted an electric power steering system to the CR-V, and on this vehicle it fails to give the brand new mannequin the confident dealing with really feel that we expect from Honda.

As within the new Civic, the i-MID is controlled by way of a simple directional toggle on the steering wheel. The system is appropriate with SMS texting (studying and pre-set replying) and a Pandora app, with the screen capable of displaying cover artwork, flip-by-turn directions, and a trip pc/fuel financial system screen. You can even set the house display to show private photos as wallpaper. The usual vast-angle aspect mirrors are also the primary in any Honda automobile, and the Multi-Angle Rearview Digicam provides three completely different views (large, regular, and prime) to help you see obstacles (or youngsters).

Anybody who’s beforehand shopped for a Honda lately will discover the trims supplied in the CR-V quite familiar; there are LX, EX, and EX-L trims, with high version of the EX-L obtainable with a Navigation bundle and rear leisure system. Bluetooth hands-free connectivity and Bluetooth streaming audio are ultimately customary on the complete model line, and EX-L fashions improve to leather-based upholstery, a ten-means driver’s seat, heated front seats, a better-power (328-watt) audio system with subwoofer, automatic climate control, heated mirrors, and upgraded inside trim. A rear leisure system with seven-inch display, DVD player, wireless headphones, and distant is optional. Satellite radio is simply offered on the E
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