J.D. Power & Associate's Best Initial Quality Survey Awarded to The Honda CR-V

Top Crossover/SUV Awarded to the Honda CRV

In 1997, the CR-V was one of the few compact crossovers, and Honda got it right from the start. With its slim proportions, all-wheel drive and generous cargo room, the CR-V is about as utilitarian as anyone really needs. The 4-cylinder engines are snappy and good on fuel, and while the interiors need some improvement and the doors feel flimsy, there's a lot of well-engineered car here.

2012 Civic Makes About.com’s “Best New Cars” List

The 2012 Civic added to its growing list of accolades by being names one of About.com’s “Best New Cars of 2012.”

About.com’s Aaron Gold had this it say about the Civic model line: “You can get a sedan or a coupe; a high-fuel-efficiency version; a high-performance version; a leather-lined version; a hybrid version; even an alternative-fuel version that runs on clean natural gas.  And whichever Civic you choose, you’re virtually guaranteed years of trouble-free motoring.”

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