Honda unveiled its new redesigned 2012 CR-V at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 16, 2011. The new car appears to be quite similar to its earlier version in terms of size and proportions but features revamped interiors, improved technology and enhanced ride.
The fourth generation Honda CR-V has a 185hp, 2.4 liter engine and five-speed automatic transmission with optional all wheel drive. Honda’s new version of the Real Time AWD system allows the power to be transferred directly to the rear wheels instead of spinning the front wheels first. Moreover, the new car features better fuel economy with EPA fuel economy ratings up to 23/31.
The interiors are equally space efficient and versatile as the lder version. As a new feature, a portion of the rear seat can be folded by pulling a strap through which the seat folds forward in single fliud motion. The bluetooth connectivity and streaming have been incorporated as standard features across all the variants. The car also has a new i-MID display and Pandora streaming audio through a smartphone app.
