Rumours; 2012 Honda CRV and 2012 Honda CrossTour

Nothing confirmed, but nothing denied either....



Looks like the rumours of the Honda CRV having a 3rd row could be indeed true. If what I heard is right, Honda is looking to take the CRV into a larger territory, still smaller than the Pilot, but bigger than previous generations, say something like the Hyundai Santa Fe size, and with that - to fill a potential void of a smaller SUV (it's still going to be a cute ute) will be a 4 cylinder Honda Crosstour (officially dropping the Accord moniker).



Source;

Honda Canada

2012 Honda CRV Trim Levels (US) revealed on Arizona Dealers Facebook Page

Interesting, a RES model for CRV, for those who don't know, RES = Rear Entertainment System (DVD), so, this could be Honda's first factory installed DVD going into a 5 seater or there's some kind of truth to the rumour of a 3rd row, stay tuned!
Special recognition for this find goes out to TOV member: "Gusteez"


Below are the 2012 CR-V color combinations, also posted on the dealer's facebook page:

CR-V 5DR 2WD LX
CRYSTAL BLACK PEARL/BLACK
URBAN TITANIUM METALLIC/BLACK
TWILIGHT BLUE METALLIC/GRAY
OPAL SAGE METALLIC/BLACK
POLISHED METAL METALLIC/GRAY
BASQUE RED PEARL II/GRAY
ALABASTER SILVER METALLIC/BLACK
ALABASTER SILVER METALLIC/GRAY
TAFFETA WHITE/GRAY

CR-V 5DR 2WD EX
CRYSTAL BLACK PEARL/BLACK
URBAN TITANIUM METALLIC/BLACK
URBAN TITANIUM METALLIC/BEIGE
TWILIGHT BLUE METALLIC/GRAY
OPAL SAGE METALLIC/BLACK
OPAL SAGE METALLIC/BEIGE
POLISHED METAL METALLIC/GRAY
BASQUE RED PEARL II/GRAY
ALABASTER SILVER METALLIC/BLACK
ALABASTER SILVER METALLIC/GRAY
WHITE DIAMOND PEARL/BEIGE

CR-V 5DR 2WD EX-L
CRYSTAL BLACK PEARL/BLACK
URBAN TITANIUM METALLIC/BLACK
URBAN TITANIUM METALLIC/BEIGE
TWILIGHT BLUE METALLIC/GRAY
OPAL SAGE METALLIC/BLACK
OPAL SAGE METALLIC/BEIGE
POLISHED METAL METALLIC/GRAY
BASQUE RED PEARL II/GRAY
ALABASTER SILVER METALLIC/BLACK
ALABASTER SILVER METALLIC/GRAY
WHITE DIAMOND PEARL/BEIGE

CR-V 5DR 2WD EX-L RES
CRYSTAL BLACK PEARL/BLACK
URBAN TITANIUM METALLIC/BLACK
URBAN TITANIUM METALLIC/BEIGE
TWILIGHT BLUE METALLIC/GRAY
OPAL SAGE METALLIC/BLACK
OPAL SAGE METALLIC/BEIGE
POLISHED METAL METALLIC/GRAY
BASQUE RED PEARL II/GRAY
ALABASTER SILVER METALLIC/BLACK
ALABASTER SILVER METALLIC/GRAY
WHITE DIAMOND PEARL/BEIGE

CR-V 5DR 2WDEX-L NAV
CRYSTAL BLACK PEARL/BLACK
URBAN TITANIUM METALLIC/BLACK
URBAN TITANIUM METALLIC/BEIGE
TWILIGHT BLUE METALLIC/GRAY
OPAL SAGE METALLIC/BLACK
OPAL SAGE METALLIC/BEIGE
POLISHED METAL METALLIC/GRAY
BASQUE RED PEARL II/GRAY
ALABASTER SILVER METALLIC/BLACK
ALABASTER SILVER METALLIC/GRAY
WHITE DIAMOND PEARL/BEIGE

CR-V 5DR AWD LX
CRYSTAL BLACK PEARL/BLACK
URBAN TITANIUM METALLIC/BLACK
TWILIGHT BLUE METALLIC/GRAY
OPAL SAGE METALLIC/BLACK
POLISHED METAL METALLIC/GRAY
BASQUE RED PEARL II/GRAY
ALABASTER SILVER METALLIC/BLACK
ALABASTER SILVER METALLIC/GRAY
TAFFETA WHITE/GRAY

CR-V 5DR AWD EX
CRYSTAL BLACK PEARL/BLACK
URBAN TITANIUM METALLIC/BLACK
URBAN TITANIUM METALLIC/BEIGE
TWILIGHT BLUE METALLIC/GRAY
OPAL SAGE METALLIC/BLACK
OPAL SAGE METALLIC/BEIGE
POLISHED METAL METALLIC/GRAY
BASQUE RED PEARL II/GRAY
ALABASTER SILVER METALLIC/BLACK
ALABASTER SILVER METALLIC/GRAY
WHITE DIAMOND PEARL/BEIGE

CR-V 5DR AWD EX-L
CRYSTAL BLACK PEARL/BLACK
URBAN TITANIUM METALLIC/BLACK
URBAN TITANIUM METALLIC/BEIGE
TWILIGHT BLUE METALLIC/GRAY
OPAL SAGE METALLIC/BLACK
OPAL SAGE METALLIC/BEIGE
POLISHED METAL METALLIC/GRAY
BASQUE RED PEARL II/GRAY
ALABASTER SILVER METALLIC/BLACK
ALABASTER SILVER METALLIC/GRAY
WHITE DIAMOND PEARL/BEIGE

CR-V 5DR AWD EX-L RES
CRYSTAL BLACK PEARL/BLACK
URBAN TITANIUM METALLIC/BLACK
URBAN TITANIUM METALLIC/BEIGE
TWILIGHT BLUE METALLIC/GRAY
OPAL SAGE METALLIC/BLACK
OPAL SAGE METALLIC/BEIGE
POLISHED METAL METALLIC/GRAY
BASQUE RED PEARL II/GRAY
ALABASTER SILVER METALLIC/BLACK
ALABASTER SILVER METALLIC/GRAY
WHITE DIAMOND PEARL/BEIGE

CR-V 5DR AWD EX-L NAV
CRYSTAL BLACK PEARL/BLACK
URBAN TITANIUM METALLIC/BLACK
URBAN TITANIUM METALLIC/BEIGE
TWILIGHT BLUE METALLIC/GRAY
OPAL SAGE METALLIC/BLACK
OPAL SAGE METALLIC/BEIGE
POLISHED METAL METALLIC/GRAY
BASQUE RED PEARL II/GRAY
ALABASTER SILVER METALLIC/BLACK
ALABASTER SILVER METALLIC/GRAY
WHITE DIAMOND PEARL/BEIGE

Original Source;
http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=989754

Facebook Source;
http://www.facebook.com/EarnhardtHonda

2012 Honda CRV website up and running

Shrawan Raja of the sites below was kind enough to send a 'heads up' to the new 2012 Honda CRV teaser site up and running here http://automobiles.honda.com/2012-cr-v/

http://indianautosblog.com
http://indianmotosblog.com
http://steeringnews.com
This is straight from Shrawan's site;

Here’s what the website says -

With a new design—both inside and out, new features and new possibilities, the 2012 CR-V will set a new standard for the class. As a top-selling crossover for over five years, expectations for the 2012 CR-V are high and we’re confident they will not only be met, but exceeded. Much more will be revealed over the next several months so be sure to sign up on this page to receive updates.

The new CR-V is a crucial model for Honda in India as the 20-30 lakh rupee crossover/SUV space is prone to a lot of tussling. The Chevrolet Captiva, BMW X1, Toyota Fortuner and the Renault Koleos are very desirable cars and feature-packed and stylish enough to take away limelight away from the Honda. The lack of a diesel engine is hurting its sales in India. In America however this won’t matter as the market share of diesel cars is not considerable.
It is said that the new CR-V (codename 2WS) will arrive with a 4-cylinder gasoline engine producing 180 – 220 horsepower. A hybrid variant is reportedly another development exclusive to the Japanese and American markets

The incoming model according to reports online will be marginally shorter (4,535mm x 1,820mm x 1,685mm as opposed to the current model’s 4,575mm x 1,820mm x 1,680mm (L*W*H respectively) ) and slightly more fuel economical.

Source:
http://indianautosblog.com/2011/06/2012-honda-cr-v-microsite-live#ixzz1QTwURi00

Honda to Limit Orders of Japan-Built Cars, including the Civic

Due to the Japan earthquake and tsunami disaster, shortage of new vehicles possible until end of year
BY: Kristin Craik

Honda announced today the company’s overall production volume will remain significantly reduced throughout the summer months. Although most of Honda’s vehicles are made in North America, overall production is expected to normalize sometime near the end of 2011.

This move comes as a reaction to service interruptions at Honda’s Japanese plants, which were severely affected by the Japan earthquake and tsunami disaster. This is detrimental to vehicle production because of a few critical parts supplied from Japan. Most of Honda’s Japan-based parts suppliers have resumed production and Honda is working hard with a few suppliers that are not yet back to production capacity.

Honda has a few popular car models affected by this situation. The new 2012 Honda Civic will have significantly reduced levels throughout the summer months. The fall launch of the 2012 CR-V will be delayed at least by one month. Only a limited amount of Japan-built vehicles will be available for the remainder of the year. Those models speculated to have limited availability are the Honda Fit, CR-Z, Civic Hybrid, Acura TSX, Acura TSX Wagon, and the Acura TSX RL.

Additionally, due to a shortage in supply of Japan-sourced paint pigment, certain colors of vehicles will also be in short supply.

Source;
http://www.businessreviewcanada.ca/sectors/automotive/honda-limit-orders-japan-built-cars-including-civic

2012 Honda CRV updated rendition

Well the pic on top is the revised version, the front end is much more mainstream in my opinion, in fact I can say I actually like it. The pic below it is the first rendition, which I find hard to love. Either way, we won't know for sure until closer to the fall of this year.

Source;
http://www.woodyscarsite.com/2011/04/201213-honda-cr-v.html

Another 2012 Honda CRV pic

Well, the pic above was on Woody's Car Site;
http://www.woodyscarsite.com/2011/03/201213-honda-crv.html
obiously the pic is a shrunken version of the pic below.
I gotta say, I have seen this pic a few times now, and where there's this much smoke, usually there's fire, in other words, look for this to be a strong indication to what the 2012 CRV will indeed look like.

Update on the 2012 Honda CRV

Well, I have confirmation that the next generation CRV is indeed pretty much ready to go, however won't be released until the fall this year. Your guess is as good as mine as to what this incarnation is going to look like, however I have been told that this won't be a dramatic departure from the current formula. It would sure be nice to see the 2.2l diesel engine make it's way here, but as far as I know that's not even on the table.

Honda has been doing a great job of keeping this one under wraps, I have found a few drawings out there as to what the vehicle may end up looking like (Crosstour front end?), and when I asked a Honda Canada rep (who had seen the 2012) about the Crosstour front end they just looked at me and said 'nope'. That doesn't mean much to me, due to the fact that this is the same person that said the spyshots of the 2012 Civic a few months back were inaccurate (bang on).

Anyway, when I find out more, I'll let you know!

Source;
Honda Canada