Before Honda Motor Co. pulled the wraps off the 2012 CR-V at the LA Auto Show Wednesday — no doubt touting all of its new features in front of a mob of reporters and photographers — it provided a few journalists the opportunity to drive it.
We were under strict orders to not tell anyone what we thought about the vehicle until after its unveiling.
Now that the world debut hoopla dust has settled, the embargo has lifted.
The problem is, it's hard to remember the new CR-V. When the previous generation arrived, it was radically different, sacrificing its truckiness for a better ride and new, curvy look. This CR-V doesn't leave much of a lasting impression. When you look at it, you hear David Byrne singing "Once in a Lifetime."
2012 Honda CR-V
Price: Unavailable
Type: Five-passenger compact SUV
Engine: 2.4-liter I-4
Power: 185 horsepower
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
EPA gas mileage
FWD: 23 mpg city / 31 mpg highway
AWD: 22 mpg city / 30 mpg highway
Report Card
Overall: ***Exterior: Good. Slightly more aggressive and smoothed out body.
Interior: Good. Comfortable and cleaned up. Lots of function.
Performance: Fair. Rides well and has enough power but steering is numb.
Cons: Less than exciting exterior and performance.
Pros: Lots of function.
The Honda CRV is one of the best sports utility vehicle. It has come up with good features and enhancements than the previous versions of the Honda.
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