Caractere is a brand always with the aim of combining performance, quality and design, and at the same time Caractere Exclusive is a company specialized exclusively in the development and marketing of accessories for luxury vehicles. Furthermore Caractere Exclusive offers a full conversion kit which includes aerodynamic parts, light alloy wheel rims, sport exhaust systems and carbon fiber interior trim. All of this of course is especially developed for the PANAMERA and for the Cayenne. Moreover the company is in the process of developing a full range of equipment for the 991 and is intending to develop new products for new models as soon as they are launched on the market.
Too return to our muttons, Caractere Exclusive offers for the Cayenne a full conversion kit. It includes an aerodynamic kit, light alloy wheel rims, a sport exhaust system and a set of carbon fiber interior trims- thus making the vehicle look more adorable then ever. To go further into details, the aerodynamic kit consists of a complete front bumper, a complete rear bumper, a set of side skirts, a set of wheel arch extensions and a roof spoiler.
2012 Caractere Porsche Cayenne
Additionally the company offers a sport exhaust system which enhances the performance and changes the sound of the engine. Next, Caractere Exclusive has improved the image of the vehicle more with the CW1 GRAPHITE or SILVER wheel rims 10×22” at the front and 11×22’’ at the rear. CW1 wheel rims are also available in the same widths in 20’’ and 21’’. Eventually, for the interior Caractere Exclusive offers a set of real carbon fiber trims which are available in various colours and different finishes.
The finalist at the 2012 North American Truck of the Year – namely the all-new 2012 Honda CR-V is going to make a debut today at all United States dealers. More importantly the manufacturer has suggested a retail price (MSRP) ranging from $22,295 for the value-oriented CR-V LX 2WD to $28,295 for the luxurious CR-V EX-L AWD, plus a destination and handling charge of $810 per vehicle.
Undeniably the CR-V keeps the great pricing, adding between $400 and $1000 worth of standard features and technologies to each trim. And compared to the last model it replaces the increase of the price is maximum $181 and this is for the vehicle loaded with feature content. It is really great news, almost unbelievable, that the models equipped with navigation has a decrease of $300 in the price (compared to the models from 2011).
2012 CR-V’s have exciting upgrades. Not only it has this excellent value, but also it has new features, improved fuel economy and enhanced utility. To be more precise the all-new CR-V features more efficient engine design with improved horsepower and torque. Furthermore an innovation that has been added in the model is the 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 (136 kw) and 163 lb-ft (221 Nm) of torque. And all this comes with the standard 5-speed automatic transmission. Another highlight is the EPA: the estimated fuel economy is rated at 23/31/26 mpg city/highway/combined (2WD) (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).
2012 Honda CR-V
Brand new for 2012 features is the Easy Fold-Down 60/40 Split Rear Seat. Moreover it has a lower cargo floor and a range of standard technology features. Additional high-tech features are also included as a standard on all models: For example they will include a Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® phone interface, a full-color intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) and a multi-angle rearview camera with guidelines. The absolute innovation for Honda is the SMS text messaging function. This function can read received texts from compatible cell phones aloud over the audio system. Speaking about the “firsts”, there has also been included an introduction of standard Pandora® Internet Radio interface, which is compatible with the Apple® iPhone®. It works with the vehicle’s audio controls and intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID). Furthermore a new addition is the Rear Entertainment System (RES).
2012 Honda CR-V
To acknowledge the achievements of the model we have to remember that the previous-generation CR-V was recognized as a “Top Recommended Vehicle” and received “Best Retained Value SUV under $25,000” by Edmunds.com. Additionally it was also named Top compact crossover SUV in dependability by J.D. Power and Associates. With the new CR-V we have a continuation of this winning formula: the model has already earned Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value award for the 2012 model year.
The 2012 Honda CR-V is covered by a 3-year/36,000-mile Limited Vehicle Warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty, and a 5-year/unlimited-mile Corrosion Limited Warranty.
The CR-V is sold globally in more than 160 countries throughout North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa. In the U.S., CR-Vs are manufactured at the Honda of America Manufacturing, Inc., East Liberty Auto Plant in Ohio from domestic and globally sourced parts.