2013 Honda Accord V6 Touring: Driven
The Honda Accord is now in its ninth generation, and as we reported in our First Drive of the 2013... Read More
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The navi's functionality is present, but compared to nearly everything else on the market, both its user interface and feature count lag far behind the curve.
we like the standard 5-inch color display up near the windshield almost as much as we dislike the comically oversized buttons on the stereo
The system can read incoming messages aloud and send pre-determined messages out, like "I'm running late," as long as you have a compatible smartphone.
The company took great pains to boast about it, and then said that features like in-car texting were compatible only with two models of Blackberry phones.
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The navi's functionality is present, but compared to nearly everything else on the market, both its user interface and feature count lag far behind the curve.
Autoblog
we like the standard 5-inch color display up near the windshield almost as much as we dislike the comically oversized buttons on the stereo
Motor Trend
The system can read incoming messages aloud and send pre-determined messages out, like "I'm running late," as long as you have a compatible smartphone.
Cars.com
The company took great pains to boast about it, and then said that features like in-car texting were compatible only with two models of Blackberry phones.
Popular Mechanics
The 2012 Honda CR-V has plenty of thoughtful features, and a well-rounded feature set--although to get some premium items you'll need to step all the way up to top EX-L trims.
Compared to last year's model, the CR-V finally has earned some much-desired connectivity features across the lineup. Bluetooth hands-free connectivity and Bluetooth streaming audio are at last standard on the entire model line, and there's a small display screen in all models, called the i-MID. That's controlled via a simple directional toggle on the steering wheel. The system is compatible with SMS texting (reading and pre-set replying) and a Pandora app, with the screen capable of displaying cover art, turn-by-turn directions, and a trip computer/fuel economy screen. You can also set the home screen to display personal pictures as wallpaper.
Anyone who’s previously shopped for a Honda in recent years will find the trims offered in the CR-V quite familiar; there are LX, EX, and EX-L trims, with top version of the EX-L available with a Navigation package and rear entertainment system. EX-L models upgrade to leather upholstery, a ten-way driver’s seat, heated front seats, a higher-power (328-watt) audio system with subwoofer, automatic climate control, heated mirrors, and upgraded interior trim. A rear entertainment system with seven-inch display, DVD player, wireless headphones, and remote is optional. Satellite radio is only offered on the EX-L.
Conclusion
The 2012 Honda CR-V can be outfitted quite lavishly--but you no longer have to go for the most expensive models to get connectivity features.
