Honda Cars of Rock Hill, Near Charlotte, NC

2012 Honda CRV vs. the 2012 Toyota Rav4

2012-02-07T14:48:00.002-05:00

Safety
Using vehicle speed sensors and seat sensors, smart airbags in the Honda CR‑V deploy with different levels of force or don’t deploy at all to help better protect passengers of all sizes in different collisions. The Honda CR‑V’s side airbags will shut off if a child is leaning against the door. The Rav4’s side airbags don’t have smart features and will always deploy full force.

The Honda CR‑V’s blind spot mirrors use wide-angle convex mirrors mounted in the corner of each side view mirror to reveal objects that may be in the driver's blind spots. The Rav4 doesn’t offer a system to reveal objects in the driver's blind spots.

Compared to metal, the Honda CR‑V’s plastic fuel tank can withstand harder, more intrusive impacts without leaking; this decreases the possibility of fire. The Toyota Rav4 has a metal gas tank.

Both the Honda CR‑V and the Rav4 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding and available all wheel drive.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) performs roof strength tests. In that test the Honda CR‑V earned the top rating of “Good” because its roof supported over four times the Honda CR‑V’s weight before being crushed five inches. The Rav4 was rated lower at “Acceptable.”

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety rates the general design of front seat head restraints for their ability to protect front seat occupants from whiplash injuries. The IIHS also performs a dynamic test on those seats with “good” or “acceptable” geometry. In these ratings, the Honda CR‑V with standard seats is safer then the Rav4.

Overall Evaluation:

2012 CRV - Good

2012 Rav4 - Marginal

Dynamic Test Rating:

2012 CRV - Good

2012 Rav 4 - Marginal

Seat Design:

2012 CRV - Pass

2012 Rav 4 - Fail

Neck Force Rating:

2012 CRV - Low

2012 Rav4 - Medium

Cargo Capacity
Pressing a switch automatically lowers the Honda CR‑V’s rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The Rav4 doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.
The Honda CR‑V’s liftgate lifts up in one piece, completely out of the way of loading and unloading, while sheltering the cargo loading area. The Rav4’s swing out door blocks loading from the passenger’s side.

Ergonomics
The Rav4’s standard power locks don’t automatically lock the doors. The Honda CR‑V’s standard doors lock when a certain speed is reached. This is an important feature for occupant safety. Locked doors are proven to open less often in collisions, and they are also effective in preventing crime at traffic lights. (The power lock’s automatic feature may have to be activated by your dealer.)
The Honda CR‑V’s standard power mirror controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The Rav4’s standard power mirror controls are on the center console where they can’t be seen without the driver completely removing his eyes from the road.
For greater rear passenger comfort, the Honda CR‑V has standard rear heat vents to keep rear occupants more comfortable. The Rav4 doesn’t offer rear vents.
With optional voice command, the Honda CR‑V EX-L offers the driver hands free control of the radio, climate controls, cell phone and the navigation computer by simply speaking. The Rav4 doesn’t offer a voice control system.

Brakes and Stopping
For better stopping power the Honda CR‑V’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Rav4.

Engine
The Honda CR‑V’s 2.4 DOHC 4 cyl. produces 6 more horsepower (185 vs. 179) than the Rav4’s standard 2.5 DOHC 4 cyl.

Fuel Economy

On the EPA test cycle the Honda CR‑V gets better fuel mileage than the Rav4.

2012 CRV 2WD - 23 city/31 hwy

2012 RAV4 2WD - 22 city/28 hwy

The Honda CR‑V outsold the Toyota Rav4 by 57% during the 2011 model year.

SERVICE ADVISOR EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR DECEMBER 2011

2012-01-20T15:35:00.004-05:00

Roy Rhine was voted the Service Advisor Employee of the Month for December 2011.

You can reach Roy at 866-562-2089, or roy.rhine@hendrickauto.com

www.hondacarsrockhill.com

DETAIL DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR DECEMBER 2011

2012-01-20T15:28:00.003-05:00

Vinny Ruscitti has been chosen the Employee of the Month for December 2011 in our Detail Department.

You can reach Vinny at 866-562-2089.

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PARTS DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH DECEMBER 2011

2012-01-20T15:19:00.003-05:00

Brian Bowers is our Parts Department Employee of the Month for December 2011.

Brian can be reached at 866-562-2089.

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SERVICE TECH OF THE MONTH FOR DECEMBER 2011

2012-01-20T15:04:00.005-05:00

Andy Dunegan has been chosen as our Employee of the Month representing the Service Tech Staff.

You can reach Andy at 866-562-2089.

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DECEMBER 2011 SALES REP OF THE MONTH

2012-01-13T12:33:00.004-05:00

Steve Morris has been awarded our Sales Rep for the Month of December 2011.

You can reach Steve at 866-562-2089, or steven.morris@hendrickauto.com

www.hondacarsrockhill.com

2013 Accord Coupe Concept

2012-01-10T12:18:00.002-05:00

The 2013 Accord is targeted to earn top scores in both the federal government's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) vehicle evaluations.

Additionally, the Accord will be equipped with several new technologies to help improve the driver's visibility around the vehicle. The Accord will be the first model to receive the Honda-exclusive LaneWatch™ blind-spot display, which uses a camera system mounted on the passenger mirror for an enhanced view of the passenger-side roadway. The Accord will also receive a rearview back-up camera and an Expanded View Driver's Mirror as standard equipment.

The Accord has always been an exceptional value and the 2013 model will offer more standard equipment compared to the current model, including new advanced technology features. High-tech features that will be found on all 2013 Accord models include Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® phone interface, a full-color intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) and an SMS text messaging function, which can read received texts from compatible cell phones aloud over the audio system. Another standard feature and first for the Accord is the introduction of a Pandora® Internet Radio interface, compatible with the Apple® iPhone®, which works with the vehicle's audio controls and i-MID.

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Honda Commercial in the UK - All Physics

2012-01-09T12:36:00.003-05:00

Read before watching....

If you thought that the people who set up a roomfull of dominoes to have them knocked over later was amazing, you haven'tseen anything yet. This is the new Honda commercial in the UK. There are nocomputer graphics or digital tricks in these images.

Everything that you see happened in real time exactly as you see it.
The recording required 606 takes and in the first 605 there always wassomething that didn't work. It was necessary for the recording team toinstall the set-up time after time and it took several weeks toachieve this effect. The recording cost $6 million and it took three months tofinish.
The duration of the video is only 2 minutes, but every time Honda showsthe commercial on British television, they make enough money to support anyof us for the rest of our lives. Also, this commercial has turned out tobe the most displayed in the history of the Internet.
Honda execs think that it will pay for itself simply because of the free showings.

There are only six Honda Accords built by hand and to the horror of Honda engineers,the recording team dis-assembled two of them for the recording.
Everything you see in the sequence (besides the walls, floor, ramp andthe untouched Honda Accord) is part of those two automobiles. The voice isthat of Garrison Keillor.

The commercial was so well received by Honda execs that their first comment
was how amazing the computer graphics were.They almost fell out of their chairs when told that the recording was realwithout any graphics manipulation.

Toys for Tots

2011-12-13T15:51:00.004-05:00

There's still time to donate!Toys for Tots collection is coming to a close tomorrow the 14th at 8 pm. Thanks to all of you who have so generously donated a toy!!!

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2012 Honda CRV Available at Honda Cars of Rock Hill

2011-12-12T16:32:00.006-05:00

Announcing the 2012 Honda CRV. All new, completely remodeled, the Honda CRV has arrived at Honda Cars of Rock Hill!! Come by and test drive one today.

Leading the changes are a more efficient engine design with improved horsepower and torque, along with an all-new Real Time All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) with Intelligent Control System™. EPA-estimated fuel economy is rated at 23/31/26 mpg city/highway/combined. Eco Assist, a new feature on the CR-V for 2012, indicates when the vehicle is being operated in an efficient style via “green” visual cues surrounding the speedometer & a selectable ECON Mode alters operating characteristics of the vehicle to support an efficient driving style.New for 2012 standard features include an Easy Fold-Down 60/40 Split Rear Seat and a range of standard technology features. New high-tech features on all models include a Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® phone interface (previously an available feature), a full-color intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) and a multi-angle rearview camera with guidelines.

As a first for Honda, every 2012 CR-V includes an SMS text messaging function, which can read received texts from compatible cell phones aloud over the audio system. Another first is the introduction of a Pandora® Internet Radio interface, compatible with the Apple® iPhone®, which works with the vehicle’s audio controls and i-MID.The CR-V lineup starts with the CR-V LX model, now with more standard equipment for 2012. The CR-V LX is equipped with air conditioning, cruise control, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink, i-MID, remote entry, a 160-watt, a 4-speaker audio system, Motion-Adaptive Electric Power Steering (EPS). The CR-V EX adds an upgraded six-speaker audio system, power moonroof, 17-inch alloy wheels and more. The CR-V EX-L builds on the rich features of the CR-V EX and adds a leather-trimmed interior, 10-way power driver’s seat, automatic dual-zone climate control, 360-watt 7-speaker audio system with XM® Radio and much more. Available features for the CR-V EX-L include the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with Voice Recognition™ and FM Traffic, or a DVD Rear Entertainment System (not available with Navigation). Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System™ is an available feature on each model.

Want to pre-order one of our incoming 2012 CRVs? Call toll free 1-866-562-2089 and ask for a sales manager. With a small deposit, right over the phone, we can hold the 2012 CRV you desire!

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NOVEMBER 2011 SALES REP OF THE MONTH

2011-12-07T13:58:00.006-05:00

Wesley Watts is our Sales Rep of the Month for November 2011.

You can reach Wesley at 866-562-2089, or wesley.watts@hendrickauto.com

www.hondacarsrockhill.com

NOVEMBER 2011 SERVICE DEPARTMENT COUNTERPERSON/ADVISOR OF THE MONTH

2011-12-07T13:52:00.005-05:00

Marvin Dunham has been chosen by his peers as our Service Advisor/Counterperson of the Month for November 2011.

You can reach Marvin at 866-562-2089.

http://www.hondacarsrockhill.com/

NOVEMBER 2011 PARTS DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

2011-12-07T13:46:00.005-05:00

Melvin Long is our Employee of the Month in our Parts Department.

You can reach Melvin at 866-562-2089, or melvin.long@hendrickauto.com

http://www.hondacarsrockhill.com/

NOVEMBER 2011 SERVICE TECH OF THE MONTH

2011-12-07T13:41:00.004-05:00

Daniel Hudspeth has been voted as Service Tech of the Month for November 2011 by his peers.

Contact Daniel at 866-562-2089.

www.hondacarsrockhill.com

DETAIL DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH NOVEMBER

2011-12-07T13:34:00.004-05:00

Maurio Sanders has been chosen as our November 2011 Employee of the Month for our Detail Department.

Come see Maurio for your auto detailing!!!

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All NEW, Re-designed 2012 CRV

2011-11-18T11:40:00.014-05:00

All new for 2012, the fourth-generation Honda CR-V introduces an upscale styling direction, greater fuel efficiency, and added features and functionality, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. With the previous-generation CR-V recognized as a “Top Recommended Vehicle” and having the “Best Retained Value SUV under $25,000” by Edmunds.com, and named top compact crossover SUV in dependability by J.D. Power and Associates, the all-new 2012 model introduces the latest evolution of Honda’s successful CR-V formula. Compact on the outside and roomy inside, the CR-V represents an ideal balance for size and capability in the entry SUV segment. The all-new five-passenger CR-V offers improved car-like interior comfort, a smoother and quieter ride, and even more innovative features than the previous model.

Leading the changes are a more efficient engine design with improved horsepower and torque, along with an all-new Real Time All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) with Intelligent Control System™. All CR-Vs are powered by a 2.4-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine with 185 horsepower and 163 lb-ft. of torque paired with a standard 5-speed automatic transmission. EPA-estimated fuel economy1 is rated at 23/31/26 mpg city/highway/combined (FWD) (an increase of +2/+3/+2 mpg compared to the 2011 CR-V), and a compact SUV-class leading 22/30/25 mpg city/highway/combined (AWD) (an increase of +1/+3/+2 mpg compared to the 2011 CR-V). Eco Assist, a new feature on the CR-V for 2012, indicates to the driver when the vehicle is being operated in an efficient style via “green” visual cues surrounding the speedometer, and a selectable ECON Mode alters operating characteristics of the vehicle to support an efficient driving style.

New for 2012 standard features include an Easy Fold-Down 60/40 Split Rear Seat and a range of standard technology features. New high-tech features on all models include a Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® phone interface (previously an available feature), a full-color intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) and a multi-angle rearview camera with guidelines. As a first for Honda, every 2012 CR-V includes an SMS text messaging function, which can read received texts from compatible cell phones aloud over the audio system. Another first is the introduction of a Pandora® Internet Radio interface, compatible with the Apple® iPhone®, which works with the vehicle’s audio controls and i-MID.

The CR-V lineup starts with the CR-V LX model, now with more standard equipment for 2012. The CR-V LX is equipped with air conditioning, cruise control, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink, i-MID, remote entry, a 160-watt, a 4-speaker audio system, Motion-Adaptive Electric Power Steering (EPS). The CR-V EX adds an upgraded six-speaker audio system, power moonroof, 17-inch alloy wheels and more. The CR-V EX-L builds on the rich features of the CR-V EX and adds a leather-trimmed interior, 10-way power driver’s seat, automatic dual-zone climate control, 360-watt 7-speaker audio system with XM® Radio and much more. Available features for the CR-V EX-L include the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with Voice Recognition™ and FM Traffic, or a DVD Rear Entertainment System (not available with Navigation). Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System™ is an available feature on each model.

The 2012 CR-V body adopts a more dynamic and sophisticated appearance compared to the previous generation. The CR V’s spacious interior layout is more accommodating with a roomy new center console (now standard) and an overall lower cargo floor height for easy loading and unloading. The new Easy Fold-Down 60/40 Split Rear Seat makes accessing the full capability of the cargo area much more convenient than traditional folding seats. Each side of the rear seat can fold nearly flat into the front of the cargo area using one of the release levers located near the tailgate, or a pull-strap positioned on the seat side.

Every CR-V incorporates as standard equipment VSA, an electronic stability control system; an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist; side-curtain airbags; front-side airbags with a passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS); and a front seat design that can help reduce the severity of neck injury in the event of a rear collision. An Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure in the front of the vehicle helps make the vehicle highly effective at absorbing and dispersing the energy of a frontal crash.

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