2012 Honda CR-V concept revealed

The arrival of a new 2012 Honda CR-V may be sooner than we think. There have been multiple sitings of the 2012 Honda CR-V Concept, but today, we get to see the real-deal version of what we can expect for the 2012 Honda CR-V crossover.

From the photo of the new 2012 Honda CR-V concept, it appears to be the production CR-V version. Compared to the previous-generation model, the 2012 Honda CR-V concept crossover is more aggressive and aerodynamic looking with deep body sculpture lines and a more prominent front fascia. The large wheels, smoked headlamps, tinted windows and high-gloss lower body cladding will not likely be in the production model.

It is expected the new 2012 Honda CR-V crossover to be equipped with a 2.4-liter engine, and comes with front-wheel or four-wheel drive. In addition, the 2012 Honda CR-V crossover will get a new six-speed automatic.

Through an official press release, Honda has confirmed that the new 2012 Honda CR-V crossover will make its debut at the Orange County International Auto Show in Anaheim this September.

PRESS RELEASE»

FIRST IMAGE OF NEXT GENERATION HONDA CR-V CONCEPT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 25 Jul 2011

Honda has released an image of the new CR-V Concept, providing the first official glimpse of styling direction. The all-new, fourth-generation CR-V is set to go on sale in the United States by the end of 2011, and in Europe in Autumn 2012.

The new CR-V Concept embraces a distinctive and bold styling direction. Compared to the previous generation, the concept model takes on a more aggressive stance with deeper sculpting of the body lines and a bolder front fascia. The lower front bumper wraps smartly upward to convey SUV capability, while the overall lower front bumper design now integrates more smoothly into the fascia for improved aerodynamics.

The CR-V’s vertical taillights remain for the next model with a more three-dimensional style that wraps further into the design of the vehicle.

Equipped with more efficient engines compared to the current model, the new CR-V is expected to deliver improved fuel economy.

The CR-V is one of the top-selling SUVs, sold in more than 160 countries throughout Europe, Asia, North America, South America and Africa.

The new CR-V Concept will be on first public display at the Orange County International Auto Show in Anaheim, California, in September 2011.