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2012 Honda CR-V

New from

$28,090 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Warranty

3 year, 100,000 km

Fuel Efficiency

10 / 100km

About the Honda CR-V

Last updated Sep 27, 2025

The new Honda CR-V is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $28,090 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $39,390 for the Luxury.

There are 3 variants of the CR-V available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2008.

The Honda CR-V is only available with an null motor that produces 125kW and 218Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

The new 2012 CR-V is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

See Honda CR-V models from other years

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Power to Weight

76.69 - 79.11 kW/t

43.77 kW/t

121.77 kW/t

Boot Space

486 litres

395 litres

740 litres

Fuel Efficiency

10 L/100km

5.7 L/100km

12.4 L/100km

Vehicle Range

580 km

571 km

1,067 km

Price

$28,090 - $39,390

$26,720

$52,640

Warranty (Years)

3 years

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

1 year

3 years

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

2,040 - 2,070 kg

1,980 kg

3,050 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

1,500 kg

1,350 kg

3,500 kg

Approach Angle

28°

18°

38.2°

Departure Angle

32.2°

21°

32.2°

Ground Clearance Unladen

185 mm

150 mm

323 mm

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2012 Honda CR-V Price

Base

Configuration	Price From*
2.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$28,090
2.4L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$30,390

Sport

Configuration	Price From*
2.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$33,090
2.4L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$35,390

Luxury

Configuration	Price From*
2.4L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$39,390

*excl. on-roads

All Honda CR-V Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$39,497	$57,220
2024	$41,621	$57,400
2023	$34,015	$56,923
2022	$33,433	$50,923
2021	$30,490	$48,828

*excl. on-roads

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2012 Honda CR-V Specs

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Base

Audio
- Connection External Aux Jack Front
- Number Of Speakers: 4
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
Body exterior
- Body Type: Suv
- Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
- Fuel Tank Underbody Protection Location: Fuel Tank
- Local Body Type: Suv
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Platform Code: Gcp
- Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Painted
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Colour: Painted
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 79.11
Convenience
- Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
Dimensions
- Approach Angle: 28.0
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 486
- Departure Angle: 32.2
- Front Headroom (mm): 1039
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1421
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1050
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1446
- Front Track (mm): 1565
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 185
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.9
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.6
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 55.9
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 54.6
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.3
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 38.6
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.9
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.0
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
- Overall Height (mm): 1680
- Overall Length (mm): 4565
- Overall Width (mm): 1820
- Rear Headroom (mm): 980
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1388
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 980
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1423
- Rear Track (mm): 1565
- Wheelbase (mm): 2620
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
- Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
- Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
- Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 5.5
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
- Bore Engine: 87.0
- Co2 Level (combined): 237
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
- Engine (l): 2.4
- Engine (cc): 2354
- Engine Code: K24z
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 99.0
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 58
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
- Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Titanium Look
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Titanium Look
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Titanium Look
- Upholstery Color: Black
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: White
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 580
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 10.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 10.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 12.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 13.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 7.6
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 10.0
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 170
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 125
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 218
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
- Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 2
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Head Restraints Front Seats Active
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
- Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Seating Configuration: 2+3
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 10000
Steering
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Strut
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Transmission
- Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
- Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-time
- Drive Selection: Automatic
- Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
- Transmission Description: Manual
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Dash
- Transmission Type: Manual
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
- Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
- Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 600
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2040
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1580
- Tare Weight (kg): 1544
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 102
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
- Front Wheels Tire Type: All Seasons
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 102
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Seasons
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

Sport

Adds to Base:

Audio
- Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
- Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
- Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: Cd
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- System Disc Autochanger
- System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Dimensions
- Front Headroom (mm): 987
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.9
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.5
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 38.5
- Rear Headroom (mm): 979
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 979
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Beige
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 12.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 13.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 7.5
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 4.00
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
- Ventilation System Digital Display
Visibility
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2050

Removes from Base:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 4
- System In-dash Cd
Dimensions
- Front Headroom (mm): 1039
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.9
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.6
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 38.6
- Rear Headroom (mm): 980
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 980
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Black
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 12.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 13.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 7.6
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Visibility
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2040
- Tare Weight (kg): 1544

Luxury

Adds to Sport:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 76.69
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Black
Lights
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Heated
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
- Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
- Passenger Front Seat Heated
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Transmission
- Transmission Description: Automatic
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Visibility
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
- Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2070
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1630
- Tare Weight (kg): 1594

Removes from Sport:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 79.11
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Beige
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Transmission
- Transmission Description: Manual
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
- Transmission Type: Manual
Visibility
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2050
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1580

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2012 Honda CR-V Dimensions

1680mm

1820mm

4565mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2012 Honda CR-V Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2025	750Kg	1500Kg
2024	750Kg	1500Kg
2023	750Kg	1500Kg
2022	1000Kg	1500Kg
2021	1000Kg	1500Kg

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2012 Honda CR-V Fuel Economy

There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Honda CR-V

The most fuel efficient Honda CR-V is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.4L Multi-Point Injection and uses 10L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

Honda CR-V	Fuel Type	Combined
2.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	Unleaded	10.0 L/100km
2.4L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	Unleaded	10.0 L/100km

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2012 Honda CR-V Warranty

What is the warranty on a Honda CR-V?

The Honda CR-V offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.