2012 Honda CR-V




Overview


The Honda CR-V is a compact crossover SUV that delivers a balance of style, versatility and comfort. It enters its fourth generation in 2012 with revised interior and exterior treatments, enhanced power and a host of new equipment and innovative technologies.  The five-passenger CR-V is available in both front-wheel and all-wheel drive configurations, each with a choice of three trim levels: LX, EX and EX-L. All trim levels are powered by a 185-hp 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine, paired with a five-speed automatic transmission. The LX is equipped with 16-inch styled steel wheels, auto-off headlights, air conditioning, a CD player with MP3 capability and a USB audio interface; EX trims add a power sunroof, 17-inch aluminum wheels, fog lights, privacy glass and a security system. The EX-L is further outfitted with roof rails, heated front seats, leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control and satellite radio. A DVD Rear Entertainment System (RES) is made available for the first time on the CR-V EX-L, along with voice-activated navigation. Safety features found on every CR-V include anti-lock disc brakes with brake assist, Vehicle Stability Assist with traction control, front seat-mounted side airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags and a tire pressure monitor. New for 2012, a multi-angle rearview camera is also standard on all trim levels.

The Honda CR-V is completely redesigned for 2012. New features include an Easy-Fold 60/40 split rear seatback, a full color Multi Information Display and Bluetooth wireless connectivity for phone/audio. Additionally, Motion-Adaptive electric power-assist steering and an Eco Assist system debut, Hill Start Assist is now standard, and a new Real Time AWD (Intelligent Control System) replaces the previous generation's four-wheel drive model

 


Specifications

 

 

 

 

QUALITY & VALUE ANALYSIS

Overall Value

 

 

 

 

Model

2012 Honda CR-V LX AWD

2012 Honda CR-V EX AWD

2012 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD

 

 

 

 

Base Price MSRP

23545

$25,645

$28,295

 

 

 

 

Comparably Equipped Price

24355

$26,455

$29,105

 

 

 

 

Destination Charge

810

$810

$810

 

 

 

 

ALG Residual Value % After 36 months

0.55

56%

55%

 

 

 

 

ALG Residual Value % After 60 months

0.42

43%

42%

 

 

 

 

5-year Maintenance & Repair Costs

Not Listed

Not Listed

Not Listed

 

 

 

 

Ownership Cost Rating

Not Listed

Not Listed

Not Listed

 

 

 

 

Fuel-Economy (City)

22

22

22

 

 

 

 

Fuel-Economy (Highway)

30

30

30

 

 

 

 

Combined Fuel-Economy (City/Highway)

25

25

25

 

 

 

 

QUALITY & VALUE ANALYSIS

Warranty

 

 

 

 

Model

2012 Honda CR-V LX AWD

2012 Honda CR-V EX AWD

2012 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD

 

 

 

 

Basic Warranty (Months)

36

36

36

 

 

 

 

Basic Warranty (Miles)

36000

36000

36000

 

 

 

 

Powertrain Warranty (Months)

60

60

60

 

 

 

 

Powertrain Warranty (Miles)

60000

60000

60000

 

 

 

 

PERFORMANCE & ENGINEERING

Engine & Transmission

 

 

 

 

Model

2012 Honda CR-V LX AWD

2012 Honda CR-V EX AWD

2012 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD

 

 

 

 

Engine

2.4-Liter i-VTEC®, I4, 16-Valve, DOHC, MPFI Engine; Front/Transverse Mounted With Horsepower Of 185@7000, Torque Of 163@4400, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Head (Standard)

2.4-Liter i-VTEC®, I4, 16-Valve, DOHC, MPFI Engine; Front/Transverse Mounted With Horsepower Of 185@7000, Torque Of 163@4400, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Head (Standard)

2.4-Liter i-VTEC®, I4, 16-Valve, DOHC, MPFI Engine; Front/Transverse Mounted With Horsepower Of 185@7000, Torque Of 163@4400, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Head (Standard)

 

 

 

 

Engine Cylinders

4

4

4

 

 

 

 

Driveline

All Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

 

 

 

 

Engine Displacement

2354

2354

2354

 

 

 

 

Valve Configuration

DOHC

DOHC

DOHC

 

 

 

 

Horsepower @ rpm

185@7000

185@7000

185@7000

 

 

 

 

Torque @ rpm

163@4400

163@4400

163@4400

 

 

 

 

Transmission

Automatic

Automatic

Automatic

 

 

 

 

Automatic Transmission

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Adaptive Automatic Transmission

Adaptive Automatic Transmission (Standard)

Adaptive Automatic Transmission (Standard)

Adaptive Automatic Transmission (Standard)

 

 

 

 

Paddle Shifters

Not Listed

Not Listed

Not Listed

 

 

 

 

Fuel System

Multi-Point Fuel Injected

Multi-Point Fuel Injected

Multi-Point Fuel Injected

 

 

 

 

Drive-by-Wire

Drive-By-Wire™ Throttle System Drive-By-Wire Control For Throttle (Standard)

Drive-By-Wire™ Throttle System Drive-By-Wire Control For Throttle (Standard)

Drive-By-Wire™ Throttle System Drive-By-Wire Control For Throttle (Standard)

 

 

 

 

Emissions Type

ULEV II

ULEV II

ULEV II

 

 

 

 

Fuel Capacity (gal.)

15.3

15.3

15.3

 

 

 

 

PERFORMANCE & ENGINEERING

Braking & Suspension

 

 

 

 

Model

2012 Honda CR-V LX AWD

2012 Honda CR-V EX AWD

2012 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD

 

 

 

 

Brake System (Front)

Disc

Disc

Disc

 

 

 

 

Brake System (Rear)

Disc

Disc

Disc

 

 

 

 

Front Stabilizer Bar

20-mm Front Stabilizer Bar (Standard)

20-mm Front Stabilizer Bar (Standard)

20-mm Front Stabilizer Bar (Standard)

 

 

 

 

Rear Stabilizer Bar

19-mm Rear Stabilizer Bar (Standard)

19-mm Rear Stabilizer Bar (Standard)

19-mm Rear Stabilizer Bar (Standard)

 

 

 

 

Steering System

Rack and Pinion

Rack and Pinion

Rack and Pinion

 

 

 

 

Hill Start Assist

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Towing Pre Wiring

Not Listed

Not Listed

Not Listed

 

 

 

 

Suspension (Front)

Independent MacPherson Strut Front Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers

Independent MacPherson Strut Front Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers

Independent MacPherson Strut Front Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers

 

 

 

 

Suspension (Rear)

Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers

Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers

Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers

 

 

 

 

Turning Diameter

37

37.3

37.3

 

 

 

 

Variable Assisted Steering

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

SAFETY & SECURITY

 

 

 

 

Model

2012 Honda CR-V LX AWD

2012 Honda CR-V EX AWD

2012 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD

 

 

 

 

NHTSA Overall Rating

To Be Rated

To Be Rated

To Be Rated

 

 

 

 

NHTSA Overall Frontal Crash Safety Rating

To Be Rated

To Be Rated

To Be Rated

 

 

 

 

NHTSA Overall Side Crash Safety Rating

To Be Rated

To Be Rated

To Be Rated

 

 

 

 

NHTSA Overall Side Barrier Crash Safety Rating

To Be Rated

To Be Rated

To Be Rated

 

 

 

 

NHTSA Side Pole Crash Safety Rating

To Be Rated

To Be Rated

To Be Rated

 

 

 

 

NHTSA Rollover Safety Rating

To Be Rated

To Be Rated

To Be Rated

 

 

 

 

Driver Dual Stage, Multiple Threshold Front Airbag (SRS)

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Front Passenger Dual Stage, Multiple Threshold Front Airbag (SRS)

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Front Side Airbags

Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags (Standard)

Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags (Standard)

Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags (Standard)

 

 

 

 

Side Curtain Airbags

Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags Located In Headliner (Standard)

Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags Located In Headliner (Standard)

Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags Located In Headliner (Standard)

 

 

 

 

Active Head Restraints

Front Active Head Restraints (Standard)

Front Active Head Restraints (Standard)

Front Active Head Restraints (Standard)

 

 

 

 

Second Row Head Restraints

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Body Structure

Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure (Standard)

Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure (Standard)

Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure (Standard)

 

 

 

 

Vehicle Stability Control System

Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) Vehicle Stability Control System (Standard)

Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) Vehicle Stability Control System (Standard)

Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) Vehicle Stability Control System (Standard)

 

 

 

 

Traction Control

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

ABS Brakes

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Electronic Brake Distribution

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Front Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor

Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor (Standard)

Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor (Standard)

Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor (Standard)

 

 

 

 

Brake Assist

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Tire Pressure Monitor (TPMS)

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Electronic Parking Assist

Multi-Angle Rear Electronic Parking Aid With Camera and Ultrasonic Sensors (Standard)

Multi-Angle Rear Electronic Parking Aid With Camera and Ultrasonic Sensors (Standard)

Multi-Angle Rear Electronic Parking Aid With Camera and Ultrasonic Sensors (Standard)

 

 

 

 

Child Proof Rear Door Locks

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Rollover Sensor

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

COMFORT & CONVENIENCE

Interior

 

 

 

 

Model

2012 Honda CR-V LX AWD

2012 Honda CR-V EX AWD

2012 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD

 

 

 

 

Dual Zone Climate Control

Not Available

Not Available

Standard

 

 

 

 

Automatic Climate Control

Not Available

Not Available

Standard

 

 

 

 

Voice Activated Controls

Voice Activated Controls For Bluetooth® Wireless Enabled Devices (Standard)

Voice Activated Controls For Bluetooth® Wireless Enabled Devices (Standard)

Voice Activated Controls For Bluetooth® Wireless Enabled Devices (Standard)

 

 

 

 

Power Windows

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Power Door Locks

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Power Tailgate Lock/Unlock

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Cruise Control

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel

Not Listed

Not Listed

Standard

 

 

 

 

Steering Wheel Mounted Controls

Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio, Cruise Control, Instrumentation Display and Wireless Enabled Devices (Standard)

Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio, Cruise Control, Instrumentation Display and Wireless Enabled Devices (Standard)

Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio, Cruise Control, Instrumentation Display and Wireless Enabled Devices (Standard)

 

 

 

 

Map Lights

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Rearview Camera

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Telescopic Steering Column

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Adjustable Steering Column

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Tilt Steering Column

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Cargo Area Light

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Rear/Cargo Area Power Outlet

Cargo Area Power Outlet (Standard)

Cargo Area Power Outlet (Standard)

Cargo Area Power Outlet (Standard)

 

 

 

 

Driver's Side Vanity Mirror

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Illuminated Vanity Mirror

Not Available

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Front Power Outlet

2 Front Power Outlets (Standard)

2 Front Power Outlets (Standard)

2 Front Power Outlets (Standard)

 

 

 

 

Fold-Down Second Row Center Armrest

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Rear Window Defroster

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Floor Mats

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Delayed Power Retention

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Multi-function Remote

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Rear Seat Pass Through

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Extended Service Interval

100,000-Miles Extended Service Interval For Tune-Up (Standard)

100,000-Miles Extended Service Interval For Tune-Up (Standard)

100,000-Miles Extended Service Interval For Tune-Up (Standard)

 

 

 

 

Exterior Temperature Gauge

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

COMFORT & CONVENIENCE

Seating

 

 

 

 

Model

2012 Honda CR-V LX AWD

2012 Honda CR-V EX AWD

2012 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD

 

 

 

 

Power Driver Seat

Not Available

Not Available

Driver Power Seat Adjusts 10 Ways Total (Standard)

 

 

 

 

Power Lumbar

Not Available

Not Available

Standard

 

 

 

 

Front Adjustable Seat Height

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Front Bucket Seats

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Front Heated Seats

Not Available

Not Available

Standard

 

 

 

 

Leather-Trimmed Seats

Not Available

Not Available

Standard

 

 

 

 

Fold-down Rear Seat

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Second Row Split Bench Seat

Rear 60/40 Split Folding Reclining Bench Seat With Manually Adjustable Headrests and Fold-Down Center Armrest (Standard)

Rear 60/40 Split Folding Reclining Bench Seat With Manually Adjustable Headrests and Fold-Down Center Armrest (Standard)

Rear 60/40 Split Folding Reclining Bench Seat With Manually Adjustable Headrests and Fold-Down Center Armrest (Standard)

 

 

 

 

COMFORT & CONVENIENCE

Audio

 

 

 

 

Model

2012 Honda CR-V LX AWD

2012 Honda CR-V EX AWD

2012 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD

 

 

 

 

AM/FM Stereo

AM/FM Radio With 160-Watts, Seek, Scan, Speed Sensitive Volume and 4 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3/WMA Player (Standard)

AM/FM Radio With 160-Watts, Seek, Scan, Speed Sensitive Volume and 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3/WMA Player (Standard)

AM/FM Radio With 328-Watts, Seek, Scan, Speed Sensitive Volume and 7 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3/WMA Player; XM® Satellite Radio (Includes 90 Days Of Service, Unavailable In Hawaii and Alaska) (Standard)

 

 

 

 

CD Player

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

MP3 Player

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

MP3 Player Jack

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Auxiliary Input Audio Jack

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Satellite Radio

Not Available

Not Available

Standard

 

 

 

 

Stereo Anti-Theft

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

COMFORT & CONVENIENCE

Storage

 

 

 

 

Model

2012 Honda CR-V LX AWD

2012 Honda CR-V EX AWD

2012 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD

 

 

 

 

Armrest Storage

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Beverage Holders

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Cargo Area Tie-Downs

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Cargo Net

Optional

Optional

Optional

 

 

 

 

Console Storage

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Door Pocket Storage

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Overhead Console Storage

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Roof Rack

Optional

Optional

Optional

 

 

 

 

Seatback Storage

Not Listed

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

COMFORT & CONVENIENCE

Exterior

 

 

 

 

Model

2012 Honda CR-V LX AWD

2012 Honda CR-V EX AWD

2012 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD

 

 

 

 

Power Moonroof

Not Available

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Rear Wiper

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Remote Keyless Access System

Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob (Standard)

Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob (Standard)

Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob (Standard)

 

 

 

 

Vehicle Theft Deterrent System

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Folding Side Mirrors

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Power Side Mirrors

Dual Black Folding Power Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard)

Dual Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard)

Dual Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard)

 

 

 

 

Heated Exterior Mirrors

Not Available

Not Available

Standard

 

 

 

 

Tinted Glass

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Privacy Glass

Not Available

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Automatic Headlights

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Auto-Off Headlights

Standard

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Fog Lights

Not Listed

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

SPECIFICATIONS

Capacity & Volume

 

 

 

 

Model

2012 Honda CR-V LX AWD

2012 Honda CR-V EX AWD

2012 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD

 

 

 

 

Fuel Capacity

15.3

15.3

15.3

 

 

 

 

Cargo Volume (cu. ft., mfr.)

37.2

37.2

37.2

 

 

 

 

Maximum Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)

70.9

70.9

70.9

 

 

 

 

Passenger Volume (cu. ft., mfr.)

104.1

101.5

101.5

 

 

 

 

Tow Capacity (Standard, lbs.)

1500

1500

1500

 

 

 

 

Tow Capacity (Maximum, lbs.)

1500

1500

1500

 

 

 

 

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions

 

 

 

 

Model

2012 Honda CR-V LX AWD

2012 Honda CR-V EX AWD

2012 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD

 

 

 

 

Bed Height (in.)

Not Listed

Not Listed

Not Listed

 

 

 

 

Bed Length (in.)

Not Listed

Not Listed

Not Listed

 

 

 

 

Bed Width (in.)

Not Listed

Not Listed

Not Listed

 

 

 

 

Curb Weight (Automatic, lbs.)

3426

3490

3529

 

 

 

 

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Maximum, lbs.)

Not Listed

Not Listed

Not Listed

 

 

 

 

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Standard, lbs.)

Not Listed

Not Listed

Not Listed

 

 

 

 

Ground Clearance (in.)

6.8

6.8

6.8

 

 

 

 

Headroom (Front, in.)

39.9

38

38

 

 

 

 

Headroom (Second-Row, in.)

38.6

38.6

38.6

 

 

 

 

Height (in.)

65.1

65.1

65.1

 

 

 

 

Hiproom (Front, in.)

54.5

54.5

54.5

 

 

 

 

Hiproom (Second-Row, in.)

53.1

53.1

53.1

 

 

 

 

Legroom (Front, in.)

41.3

41.3

41.3

 

 

 

 

Legroom (Second-Row, in.)

38.3

38.3

38.3

 

 

 

 

Length (in.)

178.3

178.3

178.3

 

 

 

 

Cargo Volume (cu. ft., mfr.)

37.2

37.2

37.2

 

 

 

 

Maximum Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)

70.9

70.9

70.9

 

 

 

 

Passenger Volume (cu. ft., max.)

104.1

101.5

101.5

 

 

 

 

Payload (Maximum, lbs.)

Not Listed

Not Listed

Not Listed

 

 

 

 

Payload (Standard, lbs.)

Not Listed

Not Listed

Not Listed

 

 

 

 

Seating (Standard)

5

5

5

 

 

 

 

Shoulder Room (Front, in.)

58.6

58.6

58.6

 

 

 

 

Shoulder Room (Second-Row, in.)

56.4

56.4

56.4

 

 

 

 

Track Width Front (in.)

61.5

61.6

61.6

 

 

 

 

Track Width Rear (in.)

61.5

61.6

61.6

 

 

 

 

Trailer Hitch

Optional

Optional

Optional

 

 

 

 

Wheelbase (in.)

103.1

103.1

103.1

 

 

 

 

Width (in.)

71.6

71.6

71.6

 

 

 

 

SPECIFICATIONS

Wheels & Tires

 

 

 

 

Model

2012 Honda CR-V LX AWD

2012 Honda CR-V EX AWD

2012 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD

 

 

 

 

Alloy Wheels

Optional

Standard

Standard

 

 

 

 

Wheel Dimensions

16

17

17

 

 

 

 

Tires

SBRP215/70R16 100S All-Season Tires

SBRP225/65R17 102T All-Season Tires

SBRP225/65R17 102T All-Season Tires

       
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