Griffith Honda in The Dalles is offering attractive lease options on a wide selection of 2010 CR-Vs. Portland Honda shoppers and those in surrounding areas can now take advantage of lease payments starting from $249 per month.

Positive reviews poured in for the new 2010 CRV from industry experts like US News & World Report who wrote, “The Honda CRV provides one of the best combinations of safety, utility and affordability in its class….and with increased fuel economy, more power and a more well-liked exterior for 2010, it gets even better.”

The 2010 Honda CRV now features a redesigned exterior with a new grille, new wheels and an updated bumper and front fascia. For 2010, Honda has also added 14 extra horsepower.

The CR-V is an award winner. For 2010, US News & World Report ranks it Best Compact Crossover for the Money and it is one of Kelley Blue Book’s Best Resale Value winners. In the past, it received Motor Week’s “Driver’s Choice” for Best Small Utility and IntelliChoices’ “Motorist Choice Award.”

“Look past the conservative exterior styling and you’ll find the best-designed small SUV in this price range when it comes to interior aesthetics and day-to-day practicality,” says Edmunds.com. “Build and materials quality leads the class.”

Honda vehicles have always been known for their safety and reliability, and the CR-V lives up to Honda’s solid reputation for both. The 2010 CR-V received top five-star ratings in all federal government side crash tests and front crash tests, as well as four-star rollover scores. It also received top scores of “Good” in frontal, side impact and rear crash protection tests conducted by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety.

Standard safety features across all trims include everything expected in a family SUV: Dual-stage front airbags, front side airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes, Electronic Brake Distribution, Vehicle Stability Assist with Traction Control, Brake Assist and many others.

Learn more about the 2010 Honda CRV at Griffith Honda.