Honda’s CR-V lost its way for a while but is now back in serious contention with the fifth generation since 1997. Priced from $35,900 drive-away for the Vi front-drive auto, the latest version has expanded its repertoire with seven-seat availability as part of an expanded range that also includes all-wheel drive.
Beneath the contemporary styling is Honda’s latest ‘Earth Dreams’ architecture — a sophisticated low-centre-of-gravity platform plus a four-cylinder turbo petrol engine,
