Aside from the absence of a manual transmission, the CR-V is an excellentpiece of work. It's much roomier than the Rav4, has all sorts of nifty
features and a respectable load of standard equipment.
It's not the best choice for tough off-road use, even though it has
8.1 inches of ground clearance. But for the kind of duties that most sport-utilities
perform, its all-around practicality and comfort are tops at the small
end of the spectrum.