2011 Honda CR-V: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2011 Honda CR-V is a new SE trim positioned between the LX and EX. Otherwise, the CR-V carries over without major mechanical, styling, safety, or technology updates.
About the 2011 Honda CR-V
3rd generation CR-V (2007-2011), final year after the 2010 freshening.
Honda marketed the 2011 CR-V as a compact SUV built for everyday life: easy to drive in town, roomy enough for family trips, and flexible enough for cargo, errands, and weekend travel. The core pitch was simple usability rather than speed—sliding and folding rear seats, a big cargo area, lots of small-item storage, good fuel economy for the class, and available all-wheel drive for bad-weather confidence.
The 2011 lineup runs from the straightforward LX through the new SE and moonroof-equipped EX to the comfort-focused EX-L. Every trim has a 180-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and a five-speed automatic transmission. The EX adds a split-level cargo shelf, while the EX-L brings heated leather-trimmed front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a seven-speaker audio system with a USB input.
What changed, by category
2011 Honda CR-V specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, VTEC, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, VTEC, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, VTEC, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, VTEC, 2.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 180 hp | 180 hp | 180 hp |
| Torque | 161 lb-ft | 161 lb-ft | 161 lb-ft | 161 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | 1500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 72.9 cu-ft | 72.9 cu-ft | 72.9 cu-ft | 72.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38.5 in | 38.5 in | 38.5 in | 38.5 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Headlights | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Privacy Glass | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Subwoofer | ||||
| USB Ports | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2011 Honda CR-V?
The 2011 Honda CR-V adds an SE trim between the LX and EX. The SE combines 17-inch alloy wheels and rear privacy glass with steering-wheel audio controls and a 160-watt, six-speaker audio system; the rest of the lineup has no major updates.
Was the 2011 Honda CR-V redesigned?
No, the 2011 Honda CR-V was not redesigned. It is the final model year of the third-generation CR-V and follows the broader freshening made for 2010.
What does the 2011 Honda CR-V SE add over the LX?
The 2011 CR-V SE adds 17-inch alloy wheels, rear privacy glass, steering-wheel audio controls, and a 160-watt audio system with six speakers. It sits between the simpler LX and the EX, which adds a power moonroof.
Did the 2011 Honda CR-V get a different engine?
No, the 2011 CR-V did not receive a meaningful powertrain change. Every trim uses a 180-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a five-speed automatic transmission.
Which 2011 Honda CR-V trim has leather and heated seats?
The 2011 CR-V EX-L has leather-trimmed heated front seats. It also includes dual-zone automatic climate control, a 10-way power driver seat, and a seven-speaker audio system with a subwoofer and USB input.