The All New and Improved 2012 Honda CR-V Review: Sleek and Fun to Drive!

 

2012 Honda CR-V

 

The newly revamped, 2012 Honda CR-V is in a class all of its own. The 2012 Honda CR-V is not only fun to drive, it also has the versatility of a sports utility vehicle without the added sticker price or fuel costs. It is the ideal vehicle for a small family!

Last month Honda invited me and a few other bloggers to experience what the newly designed 2012 Honda CR-V has to offer. I had the opportunity to test drive the vehicle and I have to say that if I was in the market for another vehicle, the 2012 Honda CR-V would be at the top of my list. Not only is it fuel efficient, which is very important during this time, the car drives like a dream! It hugs the curves like nothing else and it is a very smooth ride.

2012 Honda CR-V Rear View

 

The five passenger  2012 Honda CR-V starts at under $25,000 and includes many features and options as standard.

Trims:

  • LX
  • EX
  • EX-L

Standard Equipment:

  • Automatic Transmission
  • Front Wheel Drive
  • Keyless entry
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cruise Control
  • Tilt Steering
  • CD Player
  • USB/iPod
  • Rearview Camera
  • Power Windows/Controls

Fuel Efficiency :

  • 23 MPG City for FWD models
  • 31 MPG Highway for  FWD models
  • 22 MPG City for AWD models
  • 30 MPG Highway for AWD models

 

2012 Honda CR-V interior

Safety:

  • Side-Curtain Airbags
  • Antilock Disc Brakes
  • Larger side Driver Mirror
  • Bluetooth Hands Free Standard in all trims
  • Rear View Camera Standard in all trims
  • Anti Whiplash Feature
  • Stability and Traction Control
  • Passenger Air Bag Sensor

Interior 2012 Honda CR-V

Performance:

  • 5-Speed Automatic
  • 4 Cylinders
  • Front Wheel Drive

Interior:

  • Roomy interior
  • Split Folding Rear Seats
  • Plenty of Cargo Room: 37.2 Cubic Feet, 70.9 Cubic Feet with Folded Rear Seat
  • Front and Rear Cup Holders
  • Reclining Rear Seats

The all new and improved 2012 Honda CR-V has plenty of room for passengers and also for cargo. It is fun to drive and handles like a dream. It is quiet, efficient and is very family friendly. It is an ideal vehicle for a family of four. It seats five people, however to be honest it would be hard to fit 3 carseats.

One of my favorite features about the CR-V is the fuel efficiency that this vehicle provides. I drive a large SUV and although I love it, it pains me to spend almost $90 every time I fill up. You won’t have that problem with the all new CR-V. With 23 miles per gallon in the city and 31 mpg on the highway, you can be guaranteed that you will not feel pain at the pump.

I also love the standard safety features that are included. I am also very impressed with the multi view rear view camera as standard equipment. Add the anti whiplash feature and this mom is convinced that this is an ideal vehicle for young families.

To learn more about the all new and completely redesigned  2012 Honda CR-V head here.

Disclosure: This is not a compensated post. Honda paid for meals and hotel in order to facilitate the test drive of the 2012 Honda CR-V. However, all opinions are my own.