Honda CR-V

The 2009 CR-V is one of the modern breed of crossover utility vehicles (CUV). Based on a car platform, the CR-V rides much closer to the ground and is more compact than a standard SUV. This benefits fuel economy and driving manners, but of course means that towing abilities and off-road performance are compromised. However, as most utility vehicles spend 99% of the time in the urban environment shopping, doing the school run and commuting, most people are willing to accept these compromises, hence the popularity of compact utility vehicles - the modern version of the station wagon. The Honda CR-V LX 2WD 5-Spd AT is a 4-door, 5-seater sport-utility, equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, 166-horsepower engine that achieves 20-mpg city/27-mpg highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on all models. The small dimensions and the responsive engine mean that city driving is easy and fun. Designed to be practical for the target market (young families) there are 8 cup-holders and numerous cubby holes dotted around the cabin for cell-phones, loose change, sunglasses, wallet etc. Honda has gone to great pains to make the new CRV look more like a coupe than a SUV. The svelte lines and the small footprint give this vehicle a whole new appeal for younger drivers. With good levels of equipment, 5 star safety ratings and legendary Honda reliability, this is one of the best of the compact SUVs available today.