Upon first hearing the Honda CR-V is being revamped for the 2012 model year, many loyalists of the SUV expressed a bit of worry. That's understandable. The new 2011 Honda CR-V is, after all, considered a diamond in the rough. And, really, it's been heralded as the SUV to buy, since it first arrived to market back in 1997 and quickly earned boasting rights to "best-selling compact SUV".

 

Rensselaer Honda is here to put your mind at ease. Thoughtfully redesigned in a very judicious manner, the fourth-gen CR-V maintains its core while better satisfying driver's hard-to-please cravings.

 

As far as new features are concerned, Honda is modifying the cargo floor so that it's lower and easier on the back when loading. To offer greater flexibility, the Japanese automaker is also adjusting the rear seats to be fast-folding. See, nothing too drastic.

 

Moving on to the powertrain, Rensselaer Honda is happy to tell you the new 2012 Honda CR-V will be available in Four-Wheel-Drive and All-Wheel-Drive and two unique trim levels: LX and EX. And with a passion for driving in mind, Honda has put a 185-hp, 2.4 liter i-VTEC four-cylinder engine at the heart of the SUV.

 

When will the 2012 Honda CR-V be available to drivers in Troy and Albany? It actually started arriving to dealers in the U.S. on December 15. If you're interested in learning more about the new Honda CR-V or would like to take a test drive, visit Rensselaer Honda at 770 Hoosick Rd Troy, NY 121800, today. And, remember, if you're not in the market for a compact SUV, you can always explore our entire new Honda inventory online.