Jamie Deaton: Because the CR-V is a crossover, it has car-like handling. Still, some reviewers complain that the ride is a little bit rougher than what the competition offers. Before we take the CR-V for a spin, let's talk about its engine. The only engine available on the CR-V is a 180 hp four-cylinder engine. A lot of reviewers complain that it's underpowered and many wish that a V-6 was available on the CR-V. The competition like the Toyota RAV4 and the GMC Terrain both offer V-6 engine options.

A five-speed automatic transmission is standard on the CR-V, and if you want to row your own gears, you're out of luck; there's no manual transmission option. Fuel economy for the CR-V is about average for the class. According to the EPA, the CR-V gets 21 miles per gallon in the city and 28 miles per gallon on the highway. Now let's take the CR-V for a spin and see how it does. One thing that reviewers really like about the CR-V is that it drives like a car, which is nice if you're moving up to an SUV for the first time. Its handling is nice and nimble, and while the engine doesn't ooze power, it's more than enough to get to around town and even merge onto the highway with no trouble. You can get optional all-wheel-drive, but at least one reviewer reported that the system had trouble even when it encountered just a little bit of snow. Another reviewer complaint was that the ride is a little bit more harsh and bumpy than other SUVs. It's something you'll want to check out for yourself. So the bottom line on how the Honda CR-V drives is, it's not the most fun-to-drive SUV in the class and it's not the most powerful, but it'll get you around town just fine. If you really want V-6 power, you should check out the Toyota RAV4 or the GMC Terrain. If you want to learn more about the Honda CR-V, check out our other videos on its seating, interior features, how it handles cargo, and the other SUVs you'll want to consider.