2009 Honda CR-V Prices, Reviews & Research!

The class of mini SUVs now has a new top dog. The 2009 Honda CRV has achieved a prominent position and has enjoyed a high degree of favor in this strongly competitive class. The 2009 Honda CRV EX performance is better than ever for zooming around town or through the hills. With no V-6 to push it, you may want to stay off the Matterhorn. There was little else to diminish our appreciation of the nicely positioned SUV. We counted a number of strong competitors, preparing this 2009 Honda CRV review, including Toyota's RAV4 with similar design philosophies (four-cylinder engines, carlike rides). Both vehicles enjoy a similar level of success. The mini-SUV class has now includes at least a dozen different models. Although they have all explored different configurations, the CR-V, newly redesigned last year, sticks with the philosophy of being a small carlike SUV first and foremost. We think, in a world populated with huge overachievers, the 2009 Honda CRV fits in perfectly as the SUV outsider with an attitude.

This 2009 Honda CRV performance review is based on information gathered from the laboratory and the test track. Most mini SUVs have a major advantage over their larger midsize counterparts: superior handling. The track is where the 2009 Honda CRV EX shines. The CRV now uses a MacPherson strut front suspension along with a double-wishbone setup in the rear. Something that can hold its own in traffic, but can still get decent gas mileage and be reliable long-term, the CRV is a tough act to beat. Whether you are considering leasing or buying a new 2009 Honda CRV, we are sure that after reading our Honda CRV review, you will come away better informed and able to make more intelligent comparisons. Take a moment to view our performance and engine stats on the right side of this page.

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