Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
What Owners Say
"It is a bit underpowered."
Anonymous, MA (2006 Honda CR-V)"I wish the CR-V would accelerate a little more quickly (for passing on the highway, etc.)."
Anonymous, CO (2006 Honda CR-V)"This CR-V handles very well on curvy roads and rides wonderfully on highways."
WARREN G., GA (2006 Honda CR-V)"For a 4-cylinder vehicle, it's acceleration is good enough that I do not have to pray when getting onto the freeway. Steering is great. I don't like it when the steering is so light that you cannot feel the car."
Anonymous, HI (2006 Honda CR-V)"Acceleration is and braking are a little slow as is expected for a heavier vehicle. Handling is generally good. turning off the air conditioning increases power. Climbs steep hiway grades with no problems or slowing. Traction control is excellent. Generally very pleasant to drive."
PAUL S., AZ (2006 Honda CR-V)"Starting to show its age steering and braking are a bit mushy now."
ROY H., NC (2006 Honda CR-V)"Good acceleration, easy turning at corners and tight places"
KRISTEN K., AZ (2006 Honda CR-V)"This care actually is more stable on the road than the 2011,Especially on ice and snow or mud. It never slides or goes off track."
CATHERINE R., IL (2006 Honda CR-V)"Very sure footed on snow and ice, no surprises while driving on slick surfaces. Acceleration is good but it is not a Ferrari on the other hand most SUVs are not either."
JOSE N., QC (2006 Honda CR-V)"Excellent on handling and acceleration."
Anonymous, ON (2006 Honda CR-V)"Rear wheels of "All Wheel Drive" lack power...gutless."
Anonymous, WA (2006 Honda CR-V)"Scoots effortlessly in snow rain or shine. Turns on a dime."
Anonymous, MN (2006 Honda CR-V)"We bought this car 11 years ago when we had a second house on a lake about 60 miles south of here. We sold the house a couple of years after purchasing the CR-V so it was never used as extensively or for the same purposes as its predecessor 1995 CR-V. The car always works. It rides well enough for journeys up to 2 hours long. It holds a lot. City mileage is poor especially in comparison to modern cars. We get 14 to 16 mpg in town and less than 20 on the highway."
Anonymous, VA (2006 Honda CR-V)"This seems the only place to mention how helpful it is that I am far enough off the ground in this vehicle to actually SEE what's going on on the road. CR keeps whining about poor visibility out the back of the CRV, but I'm thrilled with the visibility out the FRONT!"
Anonymous, OR (2006 Honda CR-V)"looks good---hauls lots of stuff---peppy"
Anonymous, CA (2006 Honda CR-V)"Transmission shifts smoothly. 4 Cylinders work quietly."
Gary D., OK (2006 Honda CR-V)"Acceleration from the 4-cylinder engine feels like 6-cylinder. Handling provides comfort and confidence to the driving experience."
Joe P., VA (2006 Honda CR-V)"Weak acceleration on inclines or when pulling trailer"
W C., NC (2006 Honda CR-V)"Good acceleration for 4 cylinders"
Thomas B., OH (2006 Honda CR-V)"not good in situations where quick acceleration from stop is needed"
Anonymous, MA (2006 Honda CR-V)"Way to much road noise."
Anonymous, OR (2006 Honda CR-V)"Surprisingly quick steering. like a sports sedan, even by today's standards. Very maneuverable and a breeze to park. Engine makes good use of its modest power, feels responsive."
Anonymous, CA (2006 Honda CR-V)"ZIPPY"
Anonymous, OH (2006 Honda CR-V)"Very easy to drive-aceelarates very well even in the higher altitudes"
Anonymous, WA (2006 Honda CR-V)"I love the acceleration of this engine and its handling."
J G., MN (2006 Honda CR-V)"It's under powered, causing the gas mileage to suffer."
Steven N., AR (2006 Honda CR-V)"It handles well. I deal with snow and ice...no problem formy CR-V."
Anonymous, WA (2006 Honda CR-V)"Reliability"
Anonymous, CA (2006 Honda CR-V)"4 wheel drive in winter. good visability"
Anonymous, NH (2006 Honda CR-V)"Sufficient power to accelerate, but sounds like it's really working. Fairly stiff handling."
M F., MA (2006 Honda CR-V)"I had driven small cars in the past. Corolla and Mazda Protege. I love how the CR-V "drives small". It has a great turning radius and it is narrower than other cars and I can sneak into those skinny parking spaces."
Anonymous, GA (2006 Honda CR-V)"Accelerates quickly and I can “feel‿ the road when driving."
Anonymous, CA (2006 Honda CR-V)"It turns great with one of the smallest turning radius of any car."
Anonymous, VA (2006 Honda CR-V)"Responsive accelerator, moves quickly from a standstill, transmission shifts with no hesitation or delay."
Anonymous, MN (2006 Honda CR-V)"This CR-V has one of the rare manual transmissions, which I believe helps it to consistently achieve excellent fuel economy. Acceleration and handling are both very good. The CR-V seems to be particularly adept at handling on icy and snow covered roads."
Anonymous, CO (2006 Honda CR-V)"Very good vehicle when it comes to acceleration and handling"
Nelson F., CO (2006 Honda CR-V)"Tight turning radius"
Jo S., CA (2006 Honda CR-V)"handles well and I like sitting up higher so headlights don't shine in my eyes reasonably good driving experience - better than the RAV4 which I used to own"
Jim H., FL (2006 Honda CR-V)"This car is well engineered. Very reliable, good acceleration and handling just keeps on going"
Anonymous, MI (2006 Honda CR-V)"Quick smooth response to steering, braking and acceleration. Corners easily and smoothly."
Michael B., WI (2006 Honda CR-V)"The car handles very well for its size and type. Acceleration has never been an issue in a negative way. I'm satisfied with its abilities as a 4 cylinder vehicle. It also does very well in snow. I have never had any issues getting stuck. It has gone through snow almost 1 foot thick on the ground without problem.s"
Anonymous, WA (2006 Honda CR-V)"Dependable and only minor maintenance issues thus far"
Anonymous, OH (2006 Honda CR-V)"A very reliable SUV, good driving vision. Only have replaced the tires,battery (2), brakes."
Anonymous, WV (2006 Honda CR-V)"This has been an excellentllent vehicle. Great turning radius for its' size."
Dan S., ID (2006 Honda CR-V)"Love the handling and reliability. It's just a great vehicle."
Anonymous, NY (2006 Honda CR-V)"Peppy and good handling"
N W., SK (2006 Honda CR-V)"Nice acceleration for a four cylinder engine. It has very responsive steering and tracks well around corners. The brakes stop the car very quickly. The ride is a little stiff but I don't mind it; that's what makes it handle nicely."
Anonymous, OR (2006 Honda CR-V)"K24A1 engine continues to pull strongly, and the car handles well for my modest driving style. The steering and braking remain tight, which inspires confidence. Apart from egregious road noise, typical of this era Honda, my only other performance complaint is it needs a 6th forward gear (this is the 5-speed manual model). Honda intended for this car to be a 6-speed at some point, but never added that gear for whatever daft or otherwise self-serving reason. There's a spacer where 6th gear would have been. So the car's turning ~3700 RPM at ~70 MPH, which adds to noise, and reduces fuel economy. &$^#@!!"
Anonymous, OR (2006 Honda CR-V)"This was the last stick-shift CR-V. The manual trans allows the best driver control. The AWD helps in dry weather as well as wet or snowy conditions. The suspension is firm but not harsh, and it still has original struts."
Atwell H., NJ (2006 Honda CR-V)"This vehicle accelerates quickly when needed and it is easy to drive."
Anonymous, TX (2006 Honda CR-V)"The handling of the 2006 Honda CR-V, I feel is good. When I turn left or right into the lane near me, the vehicle handles well."
Caroline L., FL (2006 Honda CR-V)"Very maneuverable at low speeds—easiest car to park. Steering has perfect feel, response and weight. Acceleration is adequate. Transmission is very smooth."
Anonymous, CA (2006 Honda CR-V)"Good handling in all kinds of weather. large cargo area that is easy to load. Side swinging rear door NOT a hatch!"
Anonymous, WI (2006 Honda CR-V)"After almost 200,000 miles still agile and peppy"
Nicholas B., NY (2006 Honda CR-V)"rough ride on uneven roads"
Dan D., AZ (2006 Honda CR-V)"FYI- the audio system was replaced (a gift from my son) to enable hands free phone calls. The car itself is wonderful. I had occasion to be in heavy snow and the car simply made it stress free. The AWD was wonderful. I have regular service and my mechanic advised me to keep this vehicle forever."
Lynn L., CA (2006 Honda CR-V)"I like this car but sometimes when I push it too much on the highway, it is slow to catchup. The noise is the biggest problem I have with this car. But over all I love it."
Anonymous, NY (2006 Honda CR-V)"the 2006 CRV has plenty of zip, accelerates and handles with ease and energy. I love driving this car."
Jennifer W., IA (2006 Honda CR-V)"Good reliable car sluggish acceleration when AC is on"
Anonymous, OH (2006 Honda CR-V)"Easily keeps up with other traffic and can merge well."
Michael S., NM (2006 Honda CR-V)"Surprisingly zippy/good acceleration"
Becky S., CA (2006 Honda CR-V)
"Multiple Airbag recalls."
JOSEPH Z., OH (2006 Honda CR-V)