CR-V 4th Generation
Honda
2012 - 2016
Compact SUV
Body Type
FWD / AWD (Real Time AWD)
Drivetrain
1540 kg
Weight
58 L
Fuel Tank
Description
Spacious and practical compact SUV with Honda reliability and efficient engines.
General Information
Height:
1685 mm (66.3 in)
Generation:
4th Generation
Production Years:
2012 - 2016
Body Type:
Compact SUV
Drivetrain:
FWD / AWD (Real Time AWD)
Engines Used:
2.0L i-VTEC I4 155hp/192Nm, 2.4L i-VTEC I4 185hp/220Nm (USA), 1.6L i-DTEC Diesel 120hp/300Nm (Europe)
Drag Coefficient:
0.35 Cd
Braking & Suspension
Front Brakes:
Ventilated Discs
Rear Brakes:
Solid Discs
Front Suspension:
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension:
Multi-Link Independent
Dimensions & Weight
Length:
4545 mm (178.9 in)
Width:
1820 mm (71.7 in)
Height:
1685 mm (66.3 in)
Wheelbase:
2620 mm (103.1 in)
Ground Clearance:
170 mm (6.7 in)
Curb Weight:
1520-1675 kg (3352-3693 lbs)
Gross Weight:
2185 kg (4818 lbs)
Payload:
510 kg (1125 lbs)
Towing (braked):
680 kg (1499 lbs)
Fuel Tank:
58 L
Trunk & Interior
Trunk (seats up):
589 L (20.8 cu.ft)
Trunk (seats down):
1054 L (37.2 cu.ft)
Seating:
5 seats
Wheels & Tires
Wheel Size:
17 - 18
Tire Size (Front):
225/65 R17 / 225/60 R18
Tire Size (Rear):
225/65 R17 / 225/60 R18
Performance Range
0-100 km/h:
9.5 - 11.2 s
Top Speed:
185-195 km/h (115-121 mph)
Transmission:
5-speed AT / 6-speed MT / CVT
Gearbox Options:
5AT / 6MT / CVT
Performance figures vary by engine modification.
Safety & Equipment
Airbags:
6
Safety Systems:
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with Traction Control, Hill Start Assist, Motion Adaptive Electric Power Steering (EPS), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Rearview Camera, Front and Side Airbags, Side Curtain Airbags, Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure
Climate Control:
Dual-zone automatic air conditioning
Power Steering:
Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPS)
Euro NCAP Rating:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (2012)
Classification & Production
Car Class:
Compact SUV
Platform:
Honda Global Compact Platform
Production Country:
USA, Canada, UK, China, Japan
Factory Location:
East Liberty Ohio USA, Alliston Ontario Canada, Swindon UK, Wuhan China, Sayama Japan
Units Produced:
2,800,000
Original Price:
$27,250
Gallery
Advantages
- Excellent Honda reliability with proven 8.5/10 rating based on hundreds of thousands of real-world ownership experiences.
- Spacious interior provides comfortable seating for five adults with generous legroom and headroom in both rows.
- Large cargo area offers 589 liters expanding to 1669 liters with rear seats folded flat perfect for family hauling.
- Comfortable ride quality absorbs bumps well making long highway trips pleasant with minimal fatigue.
- Good fuel economy especially with 2.0L engine achieving 6.6-7.5 L/100km combined making it economical daily driver.
- Real Time AWD system provides excellent traction in snow and rain improving safety and confidence.
- Low maintenance costs typical of Honda with affordable parts and straightforward repairs saving money long-term.
- Excellent visibility all around due to large windows and thin pillars making parking and maneuvering easy.
- Refined 2.4L engine provides adequate power for highway passing and merging without feeling underpowered.
- Practical interior design with numerous storage cubbies and cupholders accommodating daily family needs.
- Strong safety ratings with 5-star Euro NCAP and IIHS Top Safety Pick recognition.
- Simple intuitive controls make operation easy without complicated menus or confusing interfaces.
- Proven CVT transmission smooth and reliable contrary to some competitor implementations.
- Good ground clearance 170mm allows navigating rough roads and light off-road trails confidently.
- Excellent resale value retention typical of Honda CR-V making ownership cost-effective.
Pay Attention
- Motor mounts wear out around 100,000 km causing vibrations especially noticeable at idle requiring replacement.
- AC compressor clutch fails after 150,000 km leaving you without cooling in summer expensive repair.
- Front control arm bushings wear prematurely causing clunking noises requiring suspension work.
- CVT transmission on some models requires fluid changes every 60,000 km despite Honda claiming lifetime fill.
- 2.4L engine burns oil consumption up to 1 liter per 1000 km after 150,000 km check regularly.
- Power steering pump develops whining noise with age especially in cold weather annoying but not critical.
- Touchscreen system laggy and outdated compared to modern interfaces lacks smartphone integration.
- Rear differential on AWD models needs fluid changes every 60,000 km to prevent premature wear.
- Tire wear uneven due to suspension geometry requiring frequent rotations every 8,000 km.
- Road noise intrusion noticeable at highway speeds due to limited sound insulation materials.
- Tailgate latch mechanism sticks over time requiring lubrication or replacement to function smoothly.
- Door lock actuators fail causing difficulty locking or unlocking doors replacement needed.
- No blind spot monitoring or lane keeping assist available even on highest trim levels.
- Headlights halogen only on most trims poor illumination compared to modern LED systems.
- Base model very basic with manual transmission and minimal features feels cheap inside.