Overview of Honda CRV 2012
The name CR-V stands for Comfort Runabout Vehicle. The car was launched in the 1996 meanwhile already whizzing four versions of the compact SUV on the roads. The first version was mainly through its opening to the right to tailgate with spare wheel holder. In addition, this model had built a camping table, which was also the floor plate of the luggage compartment. Since 2012, the current version of the CR-V is produced. The new Honda CR-V 2012 want to be involved more in the SUV business. It has fresh look, more economical engines and a new all-wheel drive.
All Wheel Drive Specifications
Technically remains the CR-V to its predecessor connected, but the newly developed all-wheel drive should respond more quickly and reduce along with revised engines consumption. Promises for the 2.2 diesel with 150 hp and 350 Nm Honda 5.6 liters per 100 kilometers (five-speed automatic transmission 6.6), the 155 hp and 182 Nm strong 2.0 petrol to 7.4 (7.5) consume liters / 100 km. The manual switches always have start-stop; the gasoline engine is also available as a base model with front-wheel drive - then to 7.2 liters / 100 km range. In 2013 followed by a smaller 1.6-liter diesel with 120 hp and 300 Nm, available for purchase with front and all-wheel drive. From lane departure to the collision warning system it has modern safety technology, even if only for an additional charge. And the ECON button enables engine, automatic transmission and air conditioning in a special saving mode.
The CR-V 2012 is so far not a bad car - only it has hardly anyone noticed. The fourth generation could change that. It looks well and has plenty of space, modern assistance systems and a (hopefully) improved all-wheel drive.
Price
Anyone interested in the petrol variant of the Honda CR-V decides with 2.0 i-VTEC engine and front-wheel drive, has to be investing, meaning a whopping savings of 3960 Euros only 22.990 Euro. The diesel version with 2.2 i-DTEC unit is to have from 28 975 euros. Compared to its predecessor, this figure is still 1525 euros less. From September 2013 to CR-V also offered with 1.6-liter i-DTEC diesel engine and front wheel drive.
Look and Feel
The new Honda CR-V 2012 looks distinctive than its predecessor. "It is important that we have a typical Honda-face," says Designer Manabu Konaka. He is proud of its "premium optics". The porch looks high and massive. The grille is wide and runs up in the spotlight. The Honda CR-V 2012 is cut aerodynamically favorable, yet not become impractical. Especially in the rear it is now a little more spacious. This also applies to the luggage compartment, which has grown by 56 liters compared to its predecessor.
Level Loading Area With A Single Handle
The flexibility of the cargo compartment is achieved particularly smart. Honda speaks of a "one-action-seat-arrange". In fact, you have to drag a tab just inside the Honda CR-V 2012 and the seat folds automatically together: The seat cushion going forward and puts on itself. The headrests fold down, and the backrest swings elegantly forward. What remains is a flat load floor.