2011 Honda CR-V Trims and Specs

Though the base trim of its lineup, the 2011 Honda CR-V LX five-passenger compact crossover SUV nevertheless provides a plethora of comfort and performance features. Standard amenities include 17-inch steel wheels, cloth upholstery, front captain’s chairs, reclining rear seats, power windows, door locks, and mirrors, cruise control, air conditioning, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, and a 160-watt single-CD changer with four speakers. Options include upgraded audio components and alloy wheels, as well as remote engine start, step running boards, and a ball-type trailer hitch.

Standard safety features for the 2011 CR-V LX include four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, front head restraint whiplash protection, and daytime running lights. Available safety equipment includes rear parking-assist sensors and front fog/driving lights.

The ubiquitous 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder (I4) powerplant gives the front-wheel-drive (FWD) 2011 CR-V LX its go. Managed by the standard five-speed automatic transmission, the four-banger puts out 180 hp and 161 lb-ft of torque to the tune of 21/28 mpg with variable valve timing. Trailer-towing capacity is maxed out at some 1,500 pounds with proper equipment.

One of the few changes for the 2011 Honda CR-V compact crossover lineup is the introduction of the lower-midlevel SE trim level. Notched just above the base LX, this five-passenger, front-wheel-drive (FWD) mini-ute offers standard 17-inch alloy wheels, cloth upholstery, front captain’s chairs, reclining rear seats, steering-wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, power windows, door locks, and mirrors, air conditioning, a 160-watt single-CD audio system with an auxiliary MP3 audio input, four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, side-mounted front airbags, front and rear head airbags, front head restraint whiplash protection, and daytime running lights. Options include a roof rack, step running boards, trailer hitch, upgraded cabin accents and alloy wheel choices, remote engine start, backup sensors, and front fog/driving lights.

Powering the 2011 CR-V SE is the standard (and only) 180-hp, 161-lb-ft/torque 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder (I4) engine that’s under the tutelage of a five-speed automatic transmission. Fuel efficiency is estimated at 21/28 mpg, while towing capacity is maxed out at 1,500 pounds with the available trailer hitch.

Loading up on traction, the 2011 Honda CR-V LX 4WD (four-wheel drive) compact five-passenger crossover SUV also carries a sizeable load of standard features. Cloth upholstery, front captain’s chairs, reclining rear seats, power accessories, cruise control, air conditioning, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, and a single-CD player with four speakers highlight the list of goodies, all rolling on 17-inch steel wheels. Options include remote engine start, a trailer hitch, step running boards, and upgraded audio and wheel selections.

Safety features for the 2011 CR-V LX 4WD include four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, front head restraint whiplash protection, two-row head airbag protection, and daytime running lights, with backup sensors and front fog/driving lights as available safety options.

As with all its siblings, the 2011 CR-V LX 4WD is equipped with a 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine (I4) with its ubiquitous five-speed automatic transmission. This mini-ute cooks along on 180 hp and 161 lb-ft of torque to the tune of 21/28 mpg and can haul up to 1,500 pounds of trailer. A mechanical, center-mounted limited-slip differential provides power to all four wheels, all the time.

Just introduced for the 2011 model year, the four-wheel-drive Honda CR-V SE 4WD compact crossover SUV is placed just above the base LX trim. Heavy on both performance and features, this five-passenger mini-ute sports standard 17-inch alloy wheels, front captain’s chairs, reclining rear seats, steering-wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, air conditioning, and a 160-watt single-CD player with six speakers and an auxiliary MP3 input, with such options as a trailer hitch, upgraded cabin accents, remote engine start, step running boards, and upgraded audio also available.

Safety-wise, the 2011 CR-V SE 4WD, in addition to road-hugging 4WD performance, boasts standard four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, front head restraint whiplash protection, and daytime running lights. Additionally, optional backup sensors and front fog/driving lights bolster this compact crossover’s safety equipment.

As with the rest of the 2011 CR-V lineup, the SE 4WD offers the standard variable-valve-timed 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine and five-speed automatic transmission for 180 hp and 161 lb-ft of torque. A mechanical, center-mounted limited-slip differential provides full-time 4WD at 21/27 mpg, while the addition of the available ball-type trailer hitch means 1,500 pounds of towing capacity.

At the higher midlevel of the CR-V trim spectrum, the 2011 Honda CR-V EX compact crossover SUV boasts correspondingly upbeat amenities. Cloth seats, 17-inch alloy wheels, a trip computer, compass, front captain’s chairs, reclining rear seats, power windows, door locks, and mirrors, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, cruise control, air conditioning, and a 6-CD changer with six speakers are among the standard goodies delivered with this mini-‘ute. Options, meanwhile, run from a trailer hitch to remote engine start and a roof rack to chrome step running boards and upgraded cabin trim and wheels.

Standard safety equipment includes four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, front head restraint whiplash protection, daytime running lights, and a remote anti-theft alarm. Additional available safety equipment for the 2011 CR-V EX includes backup sensors and front fog/driving lights.

The front-wheel-drive 2011 CR-V EX packs the standard – and only – drivetrain available for the entire lineup, a 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine and five-speed automatic transmission. This matchup puts out 180 hp and 161 lb-ft of torque to the tune of a variable-valve-timed 21/28 mpg. Should the optional trailer hitch be included with delivery, the CR-V EX can tow a maximum of 1,500 pounds.

A center-mounted, mechanical limited-slip differential gives the 2011 Honda CR-V EX 4WD compact crossover SUV power to all four wheels, all the time. This four-wheel-drive (4WD) mini-ute also comes with standard 17-inch alloy wheels, trip computer, front captain’s chairs, reclining rear seats, a compass, cruise control, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, air conditioning, power windows, door locks, and mirrors, a 6-CD changer with six speakers, four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, and daytime running lights. Options include a ball hitch for trailering, remote engine start, a roof rack, upgraded cabin trim materials, step running boards, upgraded wheels, rear parking sensors, and front fog/driving lights.

Power for the 2011 CR-V EX 4WD comes in the form of a 180-hp 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine that, when managed by the standard five-speed automatic transmission, puts down 161 lb-ft of torque. Variable valve timing means an estimated 21/27 mpg with the four-banger, while trailer capacity is maxed-out at 1,500 pounds with the optional hitch.

Standing atop the CR-V five-passenger compact-crossover lineup is the front-wheel-drive (FWD) 2011 Honda CR-V EX-L. This little beauty packs 17-inch alloy wheels, leather upholstery, heated front captain’s chairs with power driver’s seat, reclining rear seats, power accessories, including heated outside mirrors, dual-zone climate control, steering-wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, a 270-watt, 6-CD-changer audio system with seven speakers, XM satellite radio, and a USB connection, all standard. Standard safety equipment includes four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, front head whiplash restraint, and daytime running lights. Options, meanwhile, include voice-activated DVD navigation, Bluetooth hands-free communications, upgraded cabin trim and alloy wheels, a roof rack, step running boards, rear parking sensors, remote engine start, and front fog/driving lights.

In keeping with its entire lineup, the 2011 Honda CR-V EX-L packs a 181-hp, 161-lb-ft/torque 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine and five-speed automatic transmission. These ponies canter to the rhythm of 21/28 mpg and, if the optional trailer hitch is selected, will tow some 1,500 pounds, max.

Full-time four-wheel drive (4WD) is the hallmark of Honda’s top-shelf 2011 CR-V EX-L 4WD compact crossover. Managed by a mechanical, center-mounted limited-slip differential, this compact 4WD mini-ute gets through the snow and mud while providing such niceties as leather upholstery, 17-inch alloy wheels, heated front captain’s chairs with a power-adjustable driver’s seat, reclining rear seats, one-touch power windows, power door locks and heated mirrors, dual-zone climate control, steering-wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls, upscale leather accents, a 6-CD, 270-watt audio system with six speakers and a subwoofer, satellite radio, and a USB connection. Options, meanwhile, include Bluetooth hands-free communications, DVD navigation, upgraded cabin trim and wheels, step running boards, a roof rack, and remote engine start.

Safety-wise, besides its 4WD traction the 2011 CR-V EX-L 4WD sports standard four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, front head restraint whiplash protection, dusk-sensing headlights, a remote anti-theft alarm, and daytime running lights. Available safety features include front fog/driving lights and rear parking-assist sensors.

Power for the 2011 CR-V EX-L 4WD is provided by the standard 2.4-liter, variable-valve-timed inline four-cylinder (I4) engine, accompanied by the traditional five-speed automatic transmission. Expect 180 hp and 161 lb-ft of torque, 21/27 mpg, and 1,500 pounds of towing capacity (with the available trailer hitch) out of this combo.