Professional Reviews

• “The new CR-V is exactly what it needs to be: another heart-of-market people-mover that'll sell hundreds of thousands of copies to buyers who rank fuel economy and versatility above all else. For that, Honda's nailed it again. ” — Motor Trend
• “Pros: Lots of room for passengers and cargo; high fuel economy; user-friendly controls; ample tech and family-friendly features; nimble handling. ” — Edmunds.com
• “The 2012 CR-V pleases on paper and remains a refreshingly competent entry in a dull segment. ” — Car and Driver
• “The most significant letdown in the 2012 Honda CR-V is the way it steers. Honda has fitted an electric power steering system to the CR-V, and in this vehicle it fails to give the new model the confident handling feel that we expect from Honda. ” — The Car Connection
• “The downside is that the CR-V remains among the slowest in its class. The Honda's ratios make it feel even slower than its predecessor... ” — Car and Driver
• “12 years have passed, and the CR-V really isn't that much different from its first iteration, a rare quality in a segment where everyone from Ford to Kia to Mazda is trying to re-invent the segment. Avant-garde styling, high-tech engines and motion-activated tailgate sensors are all well and good, but the CR-V continues to be the [strong seller]...don't look for that to stop any time soon.” — The Truth About Cars
• “As with last year's model, the 2012 Honda CR-V's biggest weakness is the fact that it's available only with a four-cylinder engine; most rivals offer an optional V6. ” — Edmunds.com
• “The CR-V is also still louder inside than the competition; there's too much engine vibration in the cabin at idle... ” — Motor Trend
• “The 2012 CR-V will give loyalists everything they loved about the old model, plus a little more. ” — Motor Trend
• “The new CR-V is a lot like the old one, only less ugly. ” — Car and Driver