Honda CR-V 2011

Few automakers enjoy the exceptional reputation that Honda does. Although the 2011 Honda CR-V isn’t expected to vary considerably from the 2010 model, it brings topnotch reliability to the table. A single 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine
remains the only option; however, front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are both available. In terms of transmissions, options are limited - there’s only one, a 5-speed automatic. For a crossover SUV in this class, the CR-V’s starting MSRP of $25K is a bit high. Still, drivers are sure to love the 2011 CR-V. As a crossover SUV, the Honda CR-V has always done exceptionally well. Rated #1 out of 22 affordable compact SUVs according to U.S. News Rankings & Reviews in 2010, the CRV offers excellent safety, affordability and performance. IntelliChoice 5-Year Cost of Ownership rating for the 2010 Honda CR-V is “Excellent” across most of the trim styles available. Riding this wave of exceptional renown and good feelings going into 2011, are any significant changes expected from Honda?The Honda CR-V received some significant updates for the 2010 model year and so drastic changes are not expected for 2011. Expected specs are as follows. The sticker price of the car is approx. $25,000. The engine is 2.4 liter I-4 with 180 HP. The only transmission available is a five speed automatic. The fuel economy should remain unchanged from the 2010 EPA estimates of 21 mpg city and 28 on the highway. Safety features include antilock disc brakes, an antiskid system, side curtain airbags along with side airbags, stability control and an available back up camera complete the package. Not surprisingly, the CRV scored a perfect five out of five stars in government crash tests! Students with a good GPA should be able to apply for cheap students car insurance. Honda’s warranty is for 3-years/36,000 miles. The exterior of the 2011 Honda CR-V will not be significantly changed. The LX, EX, and EX-L models will return as either a front or all-wheel drive variant. The 17-inch wheels that were standard before will remain as well.
The inside of the CRV is very comfortable and functional. Controls are well-placed and nicely designed and the quality of the build is exceptional
. Luggage capacity will remain impressive in this class at around 35 cubic feet with the seats up and expanding to more than seventy cubic feet with the rear seats folded down. Full power features are standard on all trim levels as is air conditioning, cruise control, sliding and reclining rear seats, a four-speaker stereo system with CD/MP3 player and auxiliary jack and a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel. Base models of the 2011 Honda CR-V boast clean designs and pretty good materials quality. By upping the ante and upgrading to the EX-L, though, drivers can enjoy a decidedly decadent all-leather interior. A Special Edition, or SE, trim is expected for the 2011 CR-V and it should add additional exciting features. Space is ample, as is cargo capacity, making the CR-V a natural choice for families on-the-go. When the power was increased for the 2010 model year for the CR-V reviewers cheered, but were still a bit disappointed at the lack of a V6 engine, which is what most of the competition offers. Honda’s 4-cylinder is capable…barely…but it is what it is and it doesn’t work miracles. The handling is nice and responsive as is the braking system. Nobody is going to go gaga over the 2011 Honda CR-V’s engine. The 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine gets 180 horsepower and just 161 pound-feet of torque. The 5-speed automatic transmission is adequate but it occasionally has trouble finding the appropriate gear in any given situation. Front-wheel drive is standard, but all-wheel drive is definitely worth it - especially for people who live in areas where it snows every year. While the 2011 CR-V isn’t a muscle car, the legendary reliability of its engineering still puts it ahead of the game. The biggest Achilles Heel that the 2011 Honda CR-V has to deal with concerns its low-power engine. Indeed, the lack of available juice means that the CR-V sometimes has trouble accelerating. Its lack of pep, though, is largely mitigated by its superior handling and agile starting and stopping. Drivers will feel firmly in control when they are behind the wheel of the 2011 CR-V. Keep in mind, however, that the CR-V is not an off-roads vehicle; with a ground clearance of under 7 inches, this crossover should stay on city streets. The biggest pro involved with the 2011 Honda CR-V is that it is backed up by the well-known reliability of the Honda name. Although you’ll pay a bit more for a CR-V, you’ll earn that money back by not having to take it to the shop again and again as it gets older. Furthermore, the 2011 CR-V is a fun car, offering just enough neat features to keep most drivers more than happy. While it’s not designed for off-road travel, the CR-V is more than capable on city streets.