Like the 2012 Civic before it, the new CR-V, if we are to base our judgement on the picture you see here, will be at the receiving-end of a physical once-over.
Clearly an evolution of the previous CR-V, introduced as a 2007 MY, this concept has one clear feature that hits the eye, almost literally: its rear-end.
Perhaps as a way to address the only known-shortcoming of the Kia Sportage (and Hyundai Tucson), the 2012 CR-V looks as though it will be able to carry more junk in the trunk. From this angle, the rear protrusion is not especially pleasing however function can triumph over form.
In the motivation department, we fully expect the well-honed 180hp 2.4L 4-cylinder to make a return.
As is often the case with Honda, what you see is what you'll get. Consider this concept a dressed-up showcase of what will arrive in Honda showrooms sometime in late December 2011.
Clearly an evolution of the previous CR-V, introduced as a 2007 MY, this concept has one clear feature that hits the eye, almost literally: its rear-end.
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Perhaps as a way to address the only known-shortcoming of the Kia Sportage (and Hyundai Tucson), the 2012 CR-V looks as though it will be able to carry more junk in the trunk. From this angle, the rear protrusion is not especially pleasing however function can triumph over form.
In the motivation department, we fully expect the well-honed 180hp 2.4L 4-cylinder to make a return.
As is often the case with Honda, what you see is what you'll get. Consider this concept a dressed-up showcase of what will arrive in Honda showrooms sometime in late December 2011.