One of the most popular Honda SUV on the market is the Honda CR-V, which is considered to be what is called a "crossover" SUV. This Honda SUV is a car that has a look utility vehicle SUV or sport but is mounted in a more economical construction. The Honda SUV CR-V, "was copied" the extremely popular Honda Civic to meet a growing demand for a SUV made by Honda. The letters stand for the CR-V "comfortable runabout vehicle" and come with either front wheel drive or drive.

The first Honda SUV that was planned "home" for Honda CR-V was in 1996. While there was considerable uncertainty whether or not this type of Honda SUV could sell as well as he is the forerunner, the Honda Passport, the CR-V was introduced to the U.S. market 1997. The CR-V has consistently maintained the

The first CR-V was designed and produced from 1996 to 1998 were known as the LX model fit. The attractive features included rear-seat that folded, a picnic table stored on the floor back and front and rear bumpers and plastic covered wells defense. The next model CR-V was on the market from 1998 to 2001 and did not change the body but engine power increased from the original and was changed to an engine that produces 146 horse power and additional torque. The beauty of this increase was not affected fuel consumption or the price of the car.

The next line of Honda CR-V was from 2002 to 2005 and the structure of this Honda SUV was given complete restyling based on the latest Civic model. The new CR-V also was given a more powerful engine with 106 horse power and increasing torque. This new engine still offered the same fuel economy than previous models of Honda CR-V. This Honda SUV was granted concession compartment of the car and the driver for the best small SUV for 2002 and 2003.

In 2005, the CR-V received only a minor change model with 16-inch wheels instead of 15 inch, which has been in previous models. The taillights were also changes color from amber to red and white. The 2005 CR-V also were equipped with air bags front and side, antilock brakes and air bags side-curtain. While the next model CR-V has not been revealed, many are speculating that the new model will have more energy plus the option of having onboard navigation system.