2012 Honda CR-V

Rating from Miss Diasy

(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

"So far I am enjoying my CR-V very comfortable, My family is very tall and the leg room is very good. My friends & relatives like it very much."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Work

Rating from CC in CRV

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 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

"I didn't start out thinking I would buy a CR-V. But I wanted an affordable SUV with good gas mileage and space. I test drove a Jeep Grand Cherokee (loved it, but pricey), sat in a Subaru Impreza (I didn't fit, at 6' 3"), drove the Outback & Forester (wife didn't like the way the wheel vibrated during highway driving and it didn't "feel" right), Kia Soul (great looks, not enough room) and Sorento (didn't wow me). We wanted AWD, so were thinking we'd settle for the Forester. But we decided to try the 2012 CR-V. As soon as we got into one and even before driving off the lot, we LOVED it! It had pep, was easy to drive, and had ample legroom in the front and rear. The back seats were so easy to fold down, opening up to 71 sqft, which was best in class (needed for college moving). And we loved the standard features on the base LX, which included a blind spot mirror design, rear back-up camera, wheel mounted controls (new for me), Bluetooth HandsfreeLink, ECON mode, AWD, and all kinds of digital metric goodies. The topper is that after 2000+ miles, I get over 28 mpg in heavily mixed driving. The best was 36 mpg on the highway. And I'm saving $20+/wk at the gas pump, easy. It's not all roses, though; I have to be careful about bumping my head on the rear hatch when unloading. But I'll take that! Plus, my wife loves driving it, and she's not crazy about SUVs. I highly recommend this one."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from wild eyed

(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 crossover I had driven. It is what I call a breasts up vehicle. Vehicle tracks like a wolf on a hunt."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from BigDog

(4)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		4 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

"After years of hearing from everyone about the great quality of Honda, we finally bought one and I must admit that it is truly a great car-the fit and finish far exceeds anything in its class and the engineering, from the ECO fuel savings system (35 MPG highway!) to the kindergarten-simple blue-tooth is first rate. But it nags me with minor but aggravating faults! The high mpg comes at a power cost as the small 4 cyl motor really labors uphill. The drivers cabin is just too tight if you (like me) are over 6 feet tall. The seats are too firm and their manual adjust system is limited. The gear shifter would have been better higher up on the dash as its location significantly cuts leg and torso width. And the emergency-brake foot pedal is way too low and actually forces your ankle to be wedged between it and the floor. But that said, these are things I will learn to live with given its 5-star crash ratings and universally acclaimed quality."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Jtink

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

"My husband decided I needed a new car. I have been driving a Chevy Tracker for the last 8 years and loved it. After looking at different available vehicles, I settled on the CR-V. What sold me?....The arm rests. Most cars today have a center console that is too low or far back to serve as a comfortable arm rest. We are using this car for our extended road trips and needed that added comfort. I can't get use to the squashed feeling. The back side windows are difficult to see out of. I'm 5'2. When I get the driver's seat high enough to see out the window, I hit my head on the door frame getting out of the car and have to duck when moving the sunvisor to the side window. When I get the seat far enough to the wheel, so I can reach the pedals, I hit my knees getting in and out of the car. I didn't move out of the way quickly enough last week and was rewarded with a very large, deep scratch on my right shin from the very sharp point at the bottom of the door. The back up camera is nothing more than another do-dad, I still physically turn around to make sure nothing is coming either way. I don't think the seats are terribly comfortable. I'm comparing all this to my Tracker. They just don't seem to make cars anymore that aren't squatty, with slitty eyed windows. Luckily, husband is leasing this car as a Business vehicle. I won't have to have it for long. Unfortunately, I don't know if there is anything better out there."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from boileral

(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

"great new features...rear view camera, comfortable leather seats, excellent gas mileage, handsome styling"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from Ax

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

"Love this car, the only that I would change is the ability to roll the rear windows all the way down. Thanks, Max"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from Family Car Guy

(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

"Was looking for a reliable small SUV that my wife and I could drive; especially for Northeast winters. The Honda CRV LX model was what I chose over Toyota RAV4, Dodge Journey, Hyundai offerings, and Suburu Forester. Superior look and feel and base model offerings were far superior to the other competitors and price was extremely competitive."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Mr. 7 Hondas

(5)
Comfort:		5 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

"I bought an '03 CRV and drove it for 10 years. Great SUV, crossover or whatever you want to call it. Never had any problems with it except for replacing the AC compressor after 100K. (Florida is murder on AC.) Liked it so much, I bought a '12 model. Beats the '03 in advanced design, handling, fuel economy, etc. The only thing I don't like is the rear hatch door that has to be forcefully closed to latch. Fact is though, that Honda is the best engineered, most advanced car on the planet. I love this car the best of the seven Hondas that I've purchased new. Many of my Hondas were rated first in the years they came out. Same with this CRV. What else can you ask for? I'm a guy who values quality and reliability. This CRV delivers."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from New parent car buyer

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		3 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

"As new parents, we begrudgingly decided to trade in our reliable (and awesome) 05 Civic Hybrid. We also looked at the Mazda CX5 (we also own a Mazda3 which we love) and the new 13 Ford Escape. The CX5 and the Escape had some superior features -- the CX5 handles better, the Escape felt much more powerful. But the humble CRV was by far the best "all around." And more important was the fact that the CRV offered the best value. We paid almost $2k below invoice for a base model, which included "extras" like a backup camera and Bluetooth connectivity, both of which would not have come on the base models of the other cars we considered. One more pleasant surprise: real-world gas mileage is true to the stats advertised by Honda. (Shocking, I know.)"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family