2008 Honda CR-V Road Test Ratings

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Fuel Economy

22 - 23 mpg

Overall

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. Build and materials quality leads the class.

Dynamics

The four-cylinder engine is a little short on passing power, but it's smooth and fuel-efficient. The CR-V is an excellent handler, with well-weighted and communicative steering, and brake pedal feel is progressive, although stopping distances are not best-in-class.

Comfort

The CR-V is smooth-riding and extremely quiet. The sightlines from the driver seat is outstanding, and seat comfort is excellent front and rear (the rear seats are fore/aft-adjustable).

Function

Honda designers sweated every detail in the cabin -- all controls and instrumentation are ergonomically correct. The lightweight liftgate can be opened and closed with one hand and a cargo shelf allows owners to organize the load.

Design/Build Quality

Family Friendly The rear seat has the LATCH setup in all 3 positions, and the rear doors open extra wide (with numerous detents in-between). The front sunglasses holder has a built-in conversation mirror for checking in on little ones.

Cargo Hauler A lightweight liftgate, low lift-over height, handy cargo shelf, plenty of capacity make the CR-V one of the most useful compact haulers on the market.

Comfortable Roomy, supportive seats and a smooth, quiet ride should keep both parents and babies happy.

Fuel Efficient Capable of low 20s in the city and high 20s on the highway, the CR-V continues the tradition of fuel-efficient Honda SUVs.