With a complete new re-design only a few months away, the 2006 Honda CR-V is about to be vastly improved. The new model is scheduled for arrival in December and should follow design cues from the more vibrant Acura RDX. As such, the current CR-V provides excellent maneuverability, solid build quality, and a superior interior to the Mitsubishi Outlander, Toyota RAV4, and the Jeep Liberty. The downside to the CR-V is the road noise and the so-so gas mileage of 23 mpg, but overall the 2006 CR-V excels in a field of mini-SUVs. It's well suited for the outdoorsy types who crave a more compact SUV encompassing a witty design, a reasonable cost (MSRP $20,395 - $25,450), and a reliable reputation to drive in mountain terrain.The secret of success for the 2006 Honda CR-V is the superior handling. It shares the same chassis as the new Honda Civic. It also shares the same double-wishbone, four-wheel independent suspension, with front and rear stabilizers that give it a softer, more car like ride. You can feel the difference of the 2006 CR-V to conventional truck based SUV's when you round a corner. The 2006 CR-V is considerably less squishy. Press on the accelerator and the peppy 2.4-liter, iVTEC engine, quickly accelerates pumping out 156 horsepower (at 160 pound-feet of torque) with a potent kick at 3,500 rpm - when the butterfly valves open up, making the CR-V an immensely fun and sporty vehicle to drive.
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