Used 2012 Honda CR-V EX-L SUV Review
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the 2012 Honda CR-V EX-L SUV.
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Perfect Family Car
chapelthrill23, Hialeah, FL, 08/19/2012
2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
I bought the CRV because I needed a family car and it has not disappointed. It is smooth, quiet, handles like a car, is spacious, and is fuel efficient. A lot of what makes it wonderful cannot be found on a spec sheet.
I cross shopped more expensive cars (TSX Wagon, XC70, etc) but the packaging is what made me buy a CRV. The interior design is fantastic. I'm not sure how they were able … to build a small car with such a huge amount of space.
It also has many details that make it work for families. The huge center console is wonderful, the conversation mirror/sun glass holder is useful, the easy fold seats are handy, the big buttons are nice, and I love that the rear floor is flat.
Good but not great
jax19, Atlanta, GA, 08/25/2012
2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
I bought a 2012 CRV-EX L and have been driving it for about 3 weeks. So far, I like it but have found a few things that could use improvement.
I test drove several SUV's such as the Chev Equinox, Mazda CX5, and the Nissan Rogue.
All were good, but I really liked the Honda engine and the ride.
I needed a vehicle where I could put two bikes inside (don't like bike racks), and with the back … seats down, it's a very easy fit.
I expect to get several years of good performnace from this Honda.
Redesigned CR-V
jjohnw, Atlanta, GA, 01/13/2012
2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
Examined, drove, negotiated, and bought a 2012 CR-V EX-L in White Pearl.
We've been driving BMWs - X3 & 325Xi Wagon - but Mom's 2002 CR-V soldiers on with nothing but a new battery & tires along with routine maintenance over 10 years.
It's still a great vehicle, right size, and enjoyable to drive.
Our opinion is the new 2012 CR-V at $29k drive out instead of a X3 at $46k drive out is … just as enjoyable and dare I say - a better driver as it doesn't pogo/bounce over rough roads as does the X3.
Sure the CR-V won't win any drag races but 31 mpg highway is much more relevant.
Don't buy a Honda CR-V
dfdinnc, Richmond, KY, 03/26/2014
2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
The battery does not charge and Honda cannot fix the problem.
We bought this car new because I wanted my wife to have reliable transportation. It has failed to start 8 times in 18 months.
The dealer seems to have given up fixing it.
I will pursue compensation under our state lemon law and someone should start a class action lawsuit against Honda.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Honda CR-V EX-L SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Lots of room for passengers and cargo
- Pro:high fuel economy
- Pro:user-friendly controls
- Pro:ample tech and family-friendly features
- Pro:nimble handling.
- Con:No available engine upgrade
- Con:transmission lacks manual mode
- Con:rear seats don't slide fore and aft.
Full Edmunds Review: 2012 Honda CR-V SUV
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