What's Wrong With This Picture: The 2012 Honda CR-V (In Concept) Edition

Edward Niedermeyer
by Edward Niedermeyer

Has Honda been gazing longingly at the new crop of Kia crossovers? From the pulled-back, smoked headlights to the sharp Hofmeister kink in the C-pillar, this “concept” version of the forthcoming 2012 Honda CR-V looks like it’s been stealing cues from Peter Schreyer’s sharp-looking lineup. Which is not to say the design is wholly unoriginal: the grille protruding into the headlights is one cue that I’ve seen precisely nowhere before. And lest we draw too many conclusions from this “near production” design, let’s just remember that the real thing won’t debut until later this fall.

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  • Segfault Segfault on Jul 25, 2011

    I like the styling. I hope they include some sound insulation, as it seems to be missing from most of Honda's products.

  • Drifter Drifter on Jul 25, 2011

    Weirdest in its class by far.

  • Junebug Junebug on Jul 26, 2011

    Styling - Sma-ling, if they don't change that pitiful excuse for a motor, it will be another tarted up CUV with not enough power to pull a greasy string out of a cat's ass.

    • Joeaverage Joeaverage on Oct 25, 2011

      Nah - it's got enough. Not a rocket, but it's got enough. We tow with our's too.

  • Mark MacInnis Mark MacInnis on Jul 26, 2011

    Honda's designers need to be locked in a warehouse with the late-1980's-early 1990's Accord, Civic, and Prelude and not be allowed out until they study every corner, angle, knob, switch, window arc, grille, corner lamp, door hinge and roofline. Then, no supper until they incorporate what made those designs work into their current vehicles. And if they can't do that, shoot 'em. Hire some more and repeat the process....

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