It has a degree of styling and refinement that just didn't exist in the three previous generations. It also rides and handles with confidence born out of recent engineering and development.
Recent owners are commenting on the 2012 CR-V's many admirable qualities -- and its price tag that starts at $23,105.
The powertrain has also been updated. A 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine powers the CR-V, and it's paired with a five-speed automatic transmission. And the engine has been tweaked to produce five more horsepower and two more pound-feet of torque, for totals of 185 and 163, respectively.
Engineers also worked to reduce friction on both the transmission and the engine to make them more efficient. The result is an appreciable bump in fuel economy -- 3 miles per gallon better on the highway.
Front-wheel-drive CR-Vs now get 23 miles per gallon in the city and 31 on the highway, while models with the optional full-time all-wheel-drive are rated at 22 mpg and 30 mpg, respectively.
Even the base level two-wheel-drive LX model comes standard with tech goodies like:
- a backup camera,
- Bluetooth,
- keyless entry,
- a 160-watt stereo,
- a feature that reads your text messages to you, and
- a full-color screen at the top of the dashboard for the trip computer and stereo display
Seating is a comfortable affair, if you're up front. But the rear seats and their church-pew flat seat backs left a little to be desired over long rides. At least space isn't an issue; 6-foot-plus passengers can ride in the back with plenty of legroom and headroom. Plus, the floor is flat so the middle passenger can enjoy a trip without chewing on their kneecaps.
The New CR-Vs are here now. And our invitation is an open one. We'd like to hear your comments.
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