Honda’s reaction to the mid-sized 4x4s of Suzuki, Land Rover and Mitsubishi, CR-V is a competent, solid-feeling multi-purpose player.

Chunky in appearance yet surprisingly pleasing to drive, the equipment is available just with the 150PS, 2.0 litre four cylinder engine – though there is a selection of manual or automatic transmission.

Just like the HR-V, the vehicle could be run in either front-drive or four wheel drive formats. Handling is really as clean as can be anticipated in these kinds of car, and ride quality is nice, too; there is a tendency for the car to wander at high speeds, that is symptomatic on most sports utility vehicles.