2011 Honda CR-V Los Angeles

View Our New Honda CR-V Inventory in CA!

Through multiple generations the Honda CR-V has become a best-seller, with people finding much to like in its refined driving demeanor and practicality. The 2011 Honda CR-V continues the trend and is certainly an example of Honda at its best. The 2011 Honda CR-V carries over from 2010 with the addition of the SE trim. Standard safety features on every 2011 CR-V include anti-lock disc brakes with brake assist, Vehicle Stability Assist with traction control, front seat-mounted side airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags, active front head restraints and a tire pressure monitor. The interior is packaged the best, with seats that fold down to provide a completely flat cargo area. Small refinements for 2011 make it even better than before. Overall, the 2011 CR-V provides responsive handling, a comfortable ride, top safety scores and a long-standing reputation for high quality and steadfast reliability.

New Honda CR-V Power

All 2011 Honda CR-V models come with a 180-hp four-cylinder engine and a five-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, and four-wheel drive is available for all models. The 2011 CR-V is available with front-wheel drive or Honda's optional Real Time 4-Wheel Drive, which transfers more torque to the rear wheels when more traction is needed. The CR-V handles well, with relatively little body lean in cornering. There's also relatively little head toss over rough and uneven pavement, helping to keep your passengers comfortable.  The Vehicle Stability Assist also helps drivers maintain control in emergency maneuvers or in bad weather. VSA, which comes standard, includes traction control. Coupled with four-wheel disc brakes (vented in front and solid in the rear), ABS, brake assist and electronic brake-force distribution, the standard CR-V is prepared well for rain.

 Design of the 2011 Honda CR-V

The CR-V got a substantial exterior revision in the 2010 model year. The 2011 model has changed little. The look of the new generation CR-V is impressive, particularly the front, which strikes us as cleaner, more integrated, and more car-like.  The new front end does an even better job of pulling the CR-V's visual mass downwards, reducing its perceived height. Unchanged are the large, sharply angled headlight housings that crowd the upper grille and blend down into the lower air intake. Stout fender flares stretch out to wrap tightly around the tires, giving the new CR-V a sturdy, planted stance. The side aspect, unchanged for this generation except for the new wheels, shows most clearly the CR-V's departure from the more common boxy, mini-SUV look. Starting from the gently rounded hood, the relatively fast windshield flows into a roofline that drops ever so slightly as it passes over the sharply tapered glasshouse, ending at the tailgate's top edge, which itself is pulled forward to a point almost directly above the rear wheel well.  The CR-V's rear presents more of the classic SUV look, with a trapezoidal backlight bookended by the trademark CR-V high taillights and atop a fairly tall and relatively broad, high-relief tailgate panel. 

'11 Honda CR-V Cabin

The CR-V is one of the best small crossovers for carrying stuff, as it has a roomy cargo area that's good for both bulky and smaller items. Other comfort and convenience features abound, such as a reclining/sliding second-row seat and available luxuries that include heated seats, a navigation system and iPod integration. Most drivers will find the standard height-adjustable adjustable seat and two-way adjustable steering give them the best of all worlds: a comfortable posture without compromising outward visibility.

All four doors have fixed map pockets with molded-in beverage can separators. Both the foldable tray and fixed center console boast two cup holders. The centerpiece below the shift pod holds a couple of bins. And a bi-level glove box fills the middle and lower sections of the passenger-side dash. Luggage capacity with the seatbacks up measures a generous 35.7, and with the split-level divider stowed and the rear seats folded, the CR-V can hold an impressive 73 cubic feet of cargo.

Lineup of the 2011 CR-V

The LX comes standard with 17-inch steel wheels, keyless entry, full power accessories, air-conditioning, cruise control, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, driver seat height adjustment, 40/20/40 sliding and reclining rear seats, a retractable front center tray table and a four-speaker stereo with CD/MP3 player and an auxiliary audio jack. The SE adds alloy wheels, rear privacy glass and an upgraded audio system (with a six-CD changer and six speakers).

The EX adds a sunroof, a dual-level cargo area and steering-wheel audio controls. Going with the EX-L gets you automatic headlights, heated mirrors, dual-zone automatic climate control, an eight-way power driver seat, leather upholstery, heated front seats, a fixed front center console and a seven-speaker stereo. The EX-L with Navigation adds a navigation system along with voice controls, Bluetooth and a rearview camera.

Conclusions

The 2011 Honda CR-V is a crossover SUV that straddles the line between compact and midsize. The 2011 CR-V comes in four trim levels: base LX, SE, EX and top-of-the-line EX-L (leather). Competitors include the Toyota RAV4 and Chevrolet Equinox. Honda first launched its car-based CR-V as a 1997 model. In fact, the Honda CR-V was one of the first to pioneer the crossover segment. Apart from the introduction of an SE trim level that slots in between the LX and EX, the Honda CR-V sees no changes for 2011. For any family or daily commuter looking for a comfortable vehicle, with outstanding safety features and handling, the 2011 Honda CR-V is worth a look. For more information on this new model, visit the official Honda CR-V site.