2012 Honda CR-V revealed in official right-hand drive images

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By Tim Beissmann | November 01st, 2011

Honda has released the first official images of the 2012 Honda CR-V production car less than three weeks out from its world debut at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show.

The 2012 Honda CR-V images appeared on the manufacturer’s Japanese website. They show the compact SUV in right-hand drive form, giving Australian customers a good idea of what to expect from the CR-V when it arrives in local showrooms in the second half of 2012.

The production images reveal a car which remains true to the CR-V Concept that was initially teased in July, and support revealing patent images published around five weeks ago.

The fourth-generation Honda CR-V has been developed on a new platform and promises increased interior space, a lower height and a lower load floor.

The platform will continue to support both front- and all-wheel drive models. Honda Australia is yet to confirm whether it plans to introduce the front-wheel drive variant to our market.

Engine details are still unconfirmed, although a number of reports suggest the new model will feature an upgraded version of the current 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. Power is tipped to increase from 125kW to 130kW while torque could rise from 218Nm to 230Nm.

Fuel efficiency is also expected to improve substantially over the current model’s 10.0 litres/100km combined cycle rating. A new six-speed automatic transmission is set to take over from the current five-speed auto, and should play a role in the car’s reduced consumption.

Production of the US-spec CR-V is already underway in Ohio and Mexico, with the vehicle set to hit North American showrooms before the end of 2011. Honda Australia sources its CR-Vs from Thailand.

Official details of the 2012 Honda CR-V will be revealed at the LA Auto Show on November 18. Stay tuned.

AndyGF

Suitable they choose the “dark misty night” backdrop for their release photos…
HJP

Interior is an improvement while the exterior looking worst than the predecessor. Honda is really going downhill and should fire their whole styling department. Another disappointment for Honda.

rose

Id have to agree. Its like honda and suburu just dont care about looks anymore.

http://caradvice OSU811

Subaru are at least trying with the BRZ coming and developing the WRX/STI on a separate platform/shape to the std Impreza! to give there sports cars a unique shape!

mrxandthexfactor

That car is only suitable for the US. Why? Well it’s ginormously massive and ugly.
Crummydore

When the original CRV came out, it had this lightweight, athletic feel to it.. fresh.

Now we see a car is bulky and heavy looking.

Look at the VW Tiguan… although some will say its bland, the design is lightweight, athletic… and appealing.

Honda used to build some of the most desirable cars on the market… these days, that is far from case.

Its a shame….

w

Yeah, it used to compete with the RAV 4. Now it looks more like it’s aiming at the Prado

Sumpguard

Partly agree on the Tiguan though there is something about the flat bonnet I don’t quite like from the side on view.

The Honda however is a mess! This was once my favourite manufacturer of mainstream cars. They may as well remove the wheels because to me they fell off long ago. Only the Euro is still desirable imo!

PhantomHamster

The current model has a crook front, now the new one has a crook rear… surely its not rocket surgery to get the 2 ends to look half decent… I swear the Accord Euro must feel like its adopted into a family of crap cars…poor thing.

anthony

But the Accord Euro is Hondas best car worldwide,and has been for many years…

Kim.

That’s what he means – the Accord Euro is their only good car.

Henry

A Ssangyong Rexton looks better from the back and thats not the best….

PhantomHamster

You know its scary when a Ssanyong isnt the ugliest car in its class….

Joey

I cant believe I’m saying this but I’d prefer one of those new diesel Ssanyong SUV’s over the CRV any day of the week.

I can’t believe the CRV’s engine hasn’t changed in 3 generations.

No competition for the IX35, Sportage or Tiguan

Goodbye Honda, nice knowing ya…

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1715760895 Charles Dean

Tiguan looks fugly..

The only think they have over this is a diesel variant..

F1MotoGP

and still NO diesel!
Westie

Nor the Subaru…
Mark

only a good engine left with this brand, nothing else is better then a kia. end of story.

PhantomHamster

Not sure if Id wanna have ‘nothing else is better than a Kia’ on my headstone…

http://caradvice OSU811

Yuk horrible grille and hunchback rear..
1010011

This looks more suited to the old HR-V nameplate.
BP’93

Something definitely went wrong in the designing of the back of that thing :O
Steve

I reckon Kia suv look good. This looks like a fat a…d Kim K.
marcelito

Looks OK to me

RedBack

I assume you’re using a braille keyboard?

RedBack

@”Du-Ma below:
Ah yes, – feigned moral indignation from someone with “Du-Ma” as their handle. That’s believable!
More like the ravings of a Honda fanboi…

Snoop

I used to like Honda’s styling. Now some of them look like chromed up Toyota’s.
I guess every car company goes through these stages. I can’t think of one car company that hasn’t had a run of uglies after having a run of really nice looking cars. (depending on preference)
I guess it’s just something else to build on.
Matt J

What we can see of the back it looks A LOT like the XC60. Ironically thats the only aspect of the car I like.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1715760895 Charles Dean

I actually like it.. I can guarantee you that this will be a hit in USA
Jazrod

I personally don’t mind the looks – but I do agree with people in saying that the CR-V has unfortunately adopted a very “heavy/bulky” look.

Very Volvo’esque rear lights IMO.
HaplessPossum

The back is a horrible clone of the XC60 that doesn’t look half as good.
anthony

It is still an excellent vehicle…and will sell like hot cakes all over the world …again.

PhantomHamster

hmmm me thinks the Bias fairy has been visiting someones house…haha

Kris

Not sure what Honda are trying to do here…I think they need to do more than simply revise the existing engine. In a world where the latest engines are utilising direct injection and producing good power and economy, Honda seem to be lagging behind after doing so well with VTEC originally. No diesel engine in this class will also hurt it as the Subaru Forester, X-Trail, Sportage, Tiguan and upcoming Mazda CX-5 all boast decent to excellent diesel powertrains.

I’ll be interested to see the new CRV, but I reckon Mazda will be rubbing their hands and Subaru will probably step it up a peg when the new Forester arrives in 2013.
Pauly

SOOOO…. HONDA AUSTRALIA….. DIESEL THIS TIME ROUND?
Rick

Looks better than the old one , being a Honda it should drive well , however engine options might hinder it a bit . Not much torque for that much weight and no diesel option.
Clem

Torque is expected to increased by 12Nm, that is RUBBISH! Another Failure … Honda will having tough time to sell CRV. I advice Honda Salesmen to start looking for JOBs to other Car Manufacturers.
Shak

Am i the only one who thinks that this cars looks are an improvement on the last model?
Vins

Looking back at the first gen CRV, it’s a more refreshing design.
Devil’s Advocate

I wonder if it will still be made in the UK?

du-ma

it was never made in UK, our ones were from jap and thai
Pauly

Australian models have never come from the UK. Thus the reason by we dont get a Diesel Model.

The CR-V originally came from Japan and then came from Thailand.

Honda Australia should look at sourcing the CR-V from Europe so they can get the Diesel options in here.

If they can finally get the Civic Si reasonably priced from the UK, the CR-V Diesel should also be obtainable at a reasonable price.

Devil’s Advocate

I was never referring to the ones from our market. I was just wondering from a WORLD WIDE perspective/general question if the completely new model will still be made in the UK….

FF1

Looks much better then the new Territory
STP

Hate the rear.. looks way too heavy and bulky at the back
theillestlife

maybe its just me but rear hints of volvo XC-90 lights?
A-train

The back end, from the side view, looks like some sort of cancerous growth!
I have an urge to get my scalpel out and trim away the excess flesh.
Mr Gaspo

I much prefer the concept of the original CRV… The last model and this are too organic and odd looking. Honda is pandering to US tastes… Too bad for the rest of us.
monkeyfurball

Nice looking car. It’s on my shopping list next month. Will be my 4th CRV. Most reliable car built and good looking on top of it all. You slop mouths dissing the car are probably all unemployed janitors.
ozedude

When i think of what i was expecting and look at this. I think i’m gonna be sick.

Fitting that Americans would like it. What is it trying to be? Seems like one of those crappy Dodge Nitros, except better quality.
Oscar Carlos

In my opinion, this is the most elegant CR-V which
Honda has manufactured. Honda is known for it’s simplicity and excellent quality and reliability.
There is nothing gimmicky about this CR-V, like others
which try to attract buyers with their skin deep quality.
Like the Germans, I think Honda appeals to those who want
quality, reliability, simplicity at a great price!
I’m waiting for it to show up at the dealer so I can buy one and have years of contentment without going to the mechanic.
Down Under

I were planning to buy the new model next year, not now, I have had 3 crv’s but will not get a fourth. Might look at the Territory