2012 Honda CR-V

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2012 Honda CR-V

Starting MSRP $22,495–$28,495

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Average Rating

4.6 out of 5
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Comfort:4.5 out of 5
Performance:4.3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:4.5 out of 5
Interior Design:4.5 out of 5
Value for the Money:4.6 out of 5
Reliability:4.7 out of 5

81 out of 89 people would recommended this car to a friend

Consumer Reviews

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Great CR-V

by keltec
from Lubbock, Tx | January 10, 2013

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Our 3rd Honda in the past 18 years. I'm sold on the brand. The CR-V really does it all for us. I can't say enough good about it. Do wish I had bought the AWD model but not an issue yet."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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Awful hard seats, slow, should get MPG with a 4 Cy

by NickP
from Charlotte, NC | January 3, 2013

Rating from

(3)
Comfort: 2 out of 5
Performance: 2 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 3 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 2 out of 5
Reliability: 3 out of 5

"Brought this CRV to get around town,wife might use to go to work occasionally and to pull behind motor home. The front leather seats are hard, with no back support. It has NO pick up at all very difficult to merge in heavy traffic. Four cylinder gets only 24 - 25, I was getting that in a Ford Taurus. It is a light car so it pulls well behind motor home. IF you are not a techy person the radio/climate control in EX-l will drive you crazy."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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First SUV I have owned

by Former Sedan Driver
from St Louis Missouri | January 1, 2013

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Bought a 2012 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD w/Nav as a holdover. Got great deal. Wife had wanted a puppy for years and thought we needed a vehicle that was doggy compatible. Bought CR-V a week before Christmas and immediately took it on a 1600 mile trip to see family. CR-V handles like a car with AWD handling helping through some snow in Ohio. Interior feels spacious even though CR-V is built on Civic chassis. Fit and finish inside is adequate, though not up to my standards of having an Audi A6 previously. Running XM radio through Nav screen is somewhat cumbersome. Should be easier to operate as we become more familiar with its operation. Cargo space behind 2nd row of seats is very good; with seats down, downright cavernous. Folding 2nd row seats is very easy and can be done from back doors or cargo area. Hoping for Honda reliabilty and residual value. Will write a full report at 1 year anniversary."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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Good basic small SUV

by camper
from West Texas | December 14, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"The new CRV is more stylish and comfortable than ever. The bluetooth audio system is a great addition to anyone with a smart phone or other bluetooth audio system. Although it has slightly small payload capability than the Hyundai Santa Fe I traded in for it, the rear cargo area is better configured for hauling all the stuff my wife, dog, and I need for a comfortable week in the woods."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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Buying an SUV

by First Time CR-V Owner
from Middletown, NY | December 12, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"We tried several versions of SUV's but for the money, value, and overall impression, decided a CR-V was the right choice"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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Love my CRV

by Honda Girl
from dania Beach, Fl | December 11, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"The Honda CRV really fits my needs sits 5 comforably, great gas mileage, drives like a smooth car. I am more visible on the highway, it is just a perfect vechicle for me . I just love it. The warranty and roadside assistance is a plus as well."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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terrible headlights

by owner
from maine | December 9, 2012

Rating from

(2)
Comfort: 3 out of 5
Performance: 2 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 2 out of 5
Reliability: 3 out of 5

"Before you think of buying, test drive it at night on a dark street. The headlights, both high and low are terrible, had the dealer adjust lights to no avail, told my wife she just had to deal with it. We might have to but you don't."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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Cool draft coming in

by MKet
from Vancouver | December 8, 2012

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"I have a 2012 Honda CRV touring edition and this car is great in every way. This is the first winter we have this CRV and I noticed cool draft from outside is coming through the door handle in front and the other door handles as well, I had to put the heat up because of this. Has anyone else notice this?"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Work


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fun to drive

by Car Gal
from RI | December 8, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Best bargain for your money. Lots of good extras, the backup camera and blue tooth without having to pay extra for them.o"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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Nice all around car

by DLS
from Indiana | December 3, 2012

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I bought a 2012 CRV and it has a lot of nice features. The nav system and sound systems are great. The car handles very well has great visibilty. The main issue with the vehilce is the road noise started getting louder as the mileage went up. I ended up getting the car aligned and changing the tires to a good set at 24000 miles. This fixed problem entirely. I did some reseach and found the stock tires were the lowest rated for noise that HONDA could have put on. For the price of the vehicle I feel the car should have came with a top grade tire."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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