The vehicle has an overall good feel to it. The seat is high so you can see what is around you. The acceleration can keep up with many smaller cars. The handling is similar to a small car, including a tight-turn radius, which is unusual for an SUV. There is room for two large car seats and plenty of cargo room. One of the seats folds down, so I can carry home large items from home improvement stores or carry my surfboard (a short board). It has overhead luggage racks, although I have not evaluated how well they might work. The seats are not exactly comfortable, so long trips can literally be a pain. Road noise is an issue at highway speeds, but not while driving around the city.

Overall, the CR-V is a great car for a small family! The styling is very modern and has upgraded from the "boxy" style from previous years. The interior is very comfortable and there are a variety of seating options to adjust for maximum comfort. The front seat is very spacious, however the back seat isn't suitable for very tall passengers. It works well for small children, however, infant seats do make it difficult on the passenger in the front seat in respect to being able to adjust seating positions. The cargo space is wonderful and fits our baby's stroller and other items very easily. There are no blind spots, and the car has performed well with nothing more than routine maintenance needed. We average about 27mpg on the highway and 22mpg around town. Overall it's fun to drive, and I feel very safe with my family of 4 riding in it. It handles well and we love taking road trips in our CR-V.