The 2012 CR-V receives all-new sheet metal, resulting in a more refined look. The interior has also been greatly improved, with a more contemporary layout, quick-stow rear seats, and gobs of storage, though the top of the instrument panel and door caps are still rendered in hard plastic.
“CR-V” stood for “comfortable runabout vehicle” . And exactly how the name describes it, the crossover was designed for families in need of comfort and lots of space.
Power comes from Honda’s faithful 2.4-liver i-VTEC four-cylinder, with 185 horsepower and 163 pound-feet of torque – that’s five more horsepower and two additional lb-ft compared to the outgoing CR-V.
Coming with only one engine option, a 2.4 engine drove the CR-V. The power plant was mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission.