Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
What Owners Say
"Car responds well in handling and driving."
William D., ME (2008 Honda CR-V)"reliability, good handling"
Anonymous, GA (2008 Honda CR-V)"Very smooth transmission."
Anonymous, CO (2008 Honda CR-V)"The 4 cylinder engine is standard and explodes when acceleration is needed. Very peppy car! The steering is very positive and easy to control in cornering and parking."
Raymond M., CA (2008 Honda CR-V)"Reliability and good acceleration It shifts gears very smoothly"
Robert E., FL (2008 Honda CR-V)"Good, don't expect high performance, just reliable and safe transportationfor the money."
John H., CA (2008 Honda CR-V)"Acceleration is very smooth, electronic cruise control resume is slow and controlled. Handling is superb."
Anonymous, IL (2008 Honda CR-V)"the acceleration is almost dangerous in this vehicle (i.e. there is none so need to be careful when passing others). Around town, acceleration is not that important since passing is not usually done"
Anonymous, ON (2008 Honda CR-V)"What stands out the most to me is the fact that it is reliable, comfortable, and trouble-free."
Wally N., PA (2008 Honda CR-V)"Has very good handling and acceleration"
Anonymous, AL (2008 Honda CR-V)"V6 motor - good acceleration. bad - poor MPG"
Sandy P., NC (2008 Honda CR-V)"good acceleration. Turns on a dime and a great ride."
Raymond O., DE (2008 Honda CR-V)"Acceleration braking and handling are all good but not great. But considering the age of the vehicle this is not a complaint. The car doesn't have any of the safety features found on new vehicles, but most were not available on most vehicles when we purchased this one."
Philip M., CA (2008 Honda CR-V)"Stable handling, smooth shifting transmission, well modulated brkes."
R D., OR (2008 Honda CR-V)"Very smooth accelerating. Easy to steer at highway speeds."
Anonymous, NH (2008 Honda CR-V)"Love the handling, accelerating and braking."
Tom V., IA (2008 Honda CR-V)"The CR-V handles well for the type of vehicle that it is. However it needs more power and the transmission shifts constantly as a result. Due to the engine's lack of torque it downshifts to maintain speed even on minor inclines and when any acceleration is needed."
David R., MO (2008 Honda CR-V)"I turn off AC if I feel I need more accelleration"
Anonymous, TX (2008 Honda CR-V)"Very zippy and responsive handling."
Anonymous, AR (2008 Honda CR-V)"This CR-V EXL Navi with 4wd, is one solid little SUV, even after 10 years of ownership and 96000 miles. Its only downsides are its gas mileage (21-22 avg.) and it's shortness of power at 165 hp. A Turbo would make this vehicle just about as perfect as you could get for a small SUV. I throw the little car around like a sports car on the hilly and mountainous roads it has encountered. Only once in its life has the 4wd system actually kicked in, and that was in floorboard deep snow in the California Sierras."
K J., TX (2008 Honda CR-V)"all around great car in all c,imate conditions and very reliable, and comfortable.."
Anonymous, ON (2008 Honda CR-V)"worst acceleration since by co-owned 48 Ford"
Anonymous, OH (2008 Honda CR-V)"Only available in 4 cylinder which, in some circumstances, seems underpowered."
Anonymous, SC (2008 Honda CR-V)"With this being a larger vehicle, we need to take turns with some caution as it feels like, on occasion, like it it top heavy and might tilt. Acceleration is more than adequate and handles well in stop and go situations."
Ted R., PA (2008 Honda CR-V)"good acceleration and handles well for a little all wheel drive. absolutely no problems with driving this little car."
Mark C., OR (2008 Honda CR-V)"very nice drives"
Anonymous, FL (2008 Honda CR-V)"Poor acceleration, low gas mileage"
Anonymous, WA (2008 Honda CR-V)"driving is great and easy to handle in tight spots"
Anonymous, NC (2008 Honda CR-V)"Overall, the car has good handling and decent power, though it is not overpowered. For that reason, it has pretty good gas mileage. We have had some issues since we bought this with oil leaking into one of the cylinders, which has caused misfiring and loss of power on hills."
Saul H., VA (2008 Honda CR-V)"Very fun to drive curving roads in this car. Also fast acceleration when needed as when entering the freeway."
P T., UT (2008 Honda CR-V)"Lots of power... be careful or you'll be flying down the interstate."
Anonymous, OH (2008 Honda CR-V)"Nothing"
Anonymous, IL (2008 Honda CR-V)"Handling is actually almost sporty and the acceleration while adequate is a little bit lacking."
Wm A., NY (2008 Honda CR-V)"The CR-V drives very well. It accelerates and handles with no issues."
Beth B., IL (2008 Honda CR-V)"it does not accelerate as fast as I'd like."
Anonymous, SC (2008 Honda CR-V)"The 4 cylinder engine is just too small for the size and weight of the car. really needs a 6 cylinder engine. I think the 4 also hurts the gas mileage because it's under powered."
R G., SC (2008 Honda CR-V)"easy to drive, dependable hope to keep it for another 100000"
Anonymous, NH (2008 Honda CR-V)"total reliability"
Anonymous, CA (2008 Honda CR-V)"Good value for the money and comfortable driving"
John D., CA (2008 Honda CR-V)"Love the driver,s vision. Seat high enough for me to see easily."
Lois A., CA (2008 Honda CR-V)"Drives just like a car"
Joel K., OK (2008 Honda CR-V)"Used to have a 2001 Honda Civic 3-door and LOVED it!! So, the CR-V seems very sluggish to me, but it does the job and handles well in most situations. It isn't a sports vehicle, after all. I test drove other makes and models prior to purchasing this vehicle and obviously felt that this car was better than the others (i.e., Toyota RAV-4, Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Santa Fe, Chevy Equinox)."
Anonymous, ON (2008 Honda CR-V)"For a four cylinder engine, it can accelerate well when needed. My previous car was a 1993 Honda Accord wagon with manual transmission, so any comparison to my CR-V is irrelevant."
Anonymous, TX (2008 Honda CR-V)"The CRV handles very well on the road and in bad weather(snow. I was used to a 6 cylinder engine prior to this purchase, so it took a while for me to get used to the 4 cylinder. Acceleration is a little slow at times."
Linda C., PA (2008 Honda CR-V)"Handles well and has plenty of pep when needed."
David N., TX (2008 Honda CR-V)"Acceleration is very good. But starting from a stop on wet roads is challenging as the front wheels spin especially when turning right."
John S., MD (2008 Honda CR-V)"For a 10 year old cat it accelerates wonderfully."
James C., PA (2008 Honda CR-V)"goods acceleration and comfort for a family sedan"
Kenneth J., NC (2008 Honda CR-V)"The car is the most maneuverable vehicle I've had. Acceleration is great, it jumps when I press the accelerator."
Julie D., MI (2008 Honda CR-V)"Road noise is terrible"
Anonymous, TX (2008 Honda CR-V)"We dropped from a 6-cylinder to a 4-cylinder engine when we bought our CR-V and were worried that acceleration wouldn't be adequate--we needn't have worried. We have taken many trips to Florida, Arizona, Colorado, Wisconsin, etc. and have felt very comfortable on the expressways, in the cities, etc. with the performance of the CR-V."
Philip H., OK (2008 Honda CR-V)"The Honda rides rough."
Anonymous, CA (2008 Honda CR-V)"Acceleration is almost too good -- very responsive."
Mini S., CA (2008 Honda CR-V)"Acceleration is good, but not outstanding. In hilly country, transmission changes gears frequently, and frequently hunts for correct gear."
Anonymous, PA (2008 Honda CR-V)"I love the quick acceleration and pretty nimble handling for an SUV. Handles exceptionally well in snow."
Andrea G., IL (2008 Honda CR-V)"Can be a bit pokey in its acceleration, brakes a bit touchy, but she corners well, good feel of the road."
Bill M., NJ (2008 Honda CR-V)"As mentioned, it accelerates well for my driving style and needs. Moves well in traffic and is great to park in many situations."
Anonymous, IA (2008 Honda CR-V)"Quick acceleration."
Anonymous, NY (2008 Honda CR-V)"Has good acceleration and handles well."
David N., TX (2008 Honda CR-V)"This car is a little "tippy" - you cannot change lanes quickly. Also - the visibility to your right side when changing lanes in limited toward the back, regardless of how you position the mirrors."
Toni G., TX (2008 Honda CR-V)"Good acceleration; easy traffic merge; seems secure and sure footed."
Anonymous, GA (2008 Honda CR-V)"Fairly peppy. Drives well in snow."
Anonymous, ON (2008 Honda CR-V)"Kind of a slow car and a little heavy in handling too."
Kwok L., MN (2008 Honda CR-V)"It accelerates well for a smaller engine, and is quiet and efficient. It handles corners well, and is comfortable and easy to drive."
Jeremiah K., NM (2008 Honda CR-V)"Great handling. Good pickup for four cylinder SUV. Good in wet weather."
Anonymous, WI (2008 Honda CR-V)"Great performing small car. Will travel through snow better than 4x4 trucks"
Anonymous, OR (2008 Honda CR-V)"Average acceleration but will go through and over snow drifts to the point I filled the engine compartment full of snow and it kept going. Handling is good and its dependable."
Anonymous, ON (2008 Honda CR-V)"The acceleration and handling are ok this is no sports car."
Louann M., CO (2008 Honda CR-V)"This vehicle is fun to toss around as long as you don't forget it's a CUv sitting high above its wheels. Squirt and go steering make back road enjoyable as well as local driving fun. Only complaint is road noise entering the cabin at highway speeds. May change to ultra quiet tired when I replace them."
Anonymous, MD (2008 Honda CR-V)"The acceleration is good, but it is not as peppy as the Mazda. It handles well and is easy to drive. There was no learning curve when we purchased it. However, it does not have all the bells and whistles that the newer cars have, so in that respect it is dated."
Anonymous, CA (2008 Honda CR-V)"adequate acceleration, gas mileage could be better"
John M., CO (2008 Honda CR-V)"Good engine power and handling is responsive. This is driven by our youngest driver, and we feel that she is higher up, the she can have enough power when entering the highway and accident avoidance if needed."
Anonymous, TX (2008 Honda CR-V)"The steering and handling has not been good since we bought the car. It has always been very loose. We were told by the dealer there was no problem."
James R., MD (2008 Honda CR-V)"No issues. The CR-V accelerates and handles well."
Anonymous, IL (2008 Honda CR-V)"great handling in snow"
John A., NY (2008 Honda CR-V)"It's pretty good overall, comparing the hondas 4 cylinder to a 6 cyl a definite difference but the 4 is fine as it is"
F D., CA (2008 Honda CR-V)"Very good acceleration and handling. Does very well in snow."
ROBERT P., MA (2008 Honda CR-V)"For long trips it's very comfortable and handles well in mountainous areas. It has plenty of pick-up when needed."
Anonymous, CA (2008 Honda CR-V)"For a not very sporty car, the CRV handles really well on mountain roads and has good acceleration entering a freeway or maneuvering in traffic."
P T., UT (2008 Honda CR-V)"Acceleration is poor and no one seems to be able to align it correctly anymore-it constantly pulls to the right."
MANDY E., NY (2008 Honda CR-V)"Especially like the mileage, by being light on the accelerator, we exceed posted mpg. Rides comfortable and is responsive when needed."
STEVE S., IN (2008 Honda CR-V)"needs a bit more power"
JEROME P., CA (2008 Honda CR-V)"Reliability and versatility"
Anonymous, WA (2008 Honda CR-V)"Good handling"
P B., NE (2008 Honda CR-V)"it does not turn as I would expect on slippery roads/winter conditions. when skidding, you have to get off the brake and give it gas to get out of the skid, counterintuative."
VERN V., MN (2008 Honda CR-V)"Fun to drive like a little jeep"
Anonymous, PA (2008 Honda CR-V)"It is perfect for me, b/c I am short and my husband is taller, it makes for easier handling for both of us."
NICK-MAUREEN S., OH (2008 Honda CR-V)"good acceleration and handling"
KENNETH J., NC (2008 Honda CR-V)"Excellent drive control and handling, even after 120000 miles"
Anonymous, NY (2008 Honda CR-V)"Very dependable after 8yrs and still fun to drive."
Anonymous, NY (2008 Honda CR-V)"When you accelerate and somewhere when it hits about 25 rpms, there is a high pitch noise. I took it in, but folks at the dealership could not hear it (nor my husband). My daughter and other female friends have noticed this as well."
Anonymous, LA (2008 Honda CR-V)"It has lived up to its promises. I still get wonderful gas mileage and everything works. I have a recall on my air bags and Honda has given me a rental to use until the parts come in for my auto."
JAMES B., FL (2008 Honda CR-V)"It's awkward in reverse."
IRENE F., CO (2008 Honda CR-V)"Acceleration with the 4 cylinder engine needs improving, especially when passing cars on the open road."
JOHN E., CA (2008 Honda CR-V)"satisfied"
JACK C., TN (2008 Honda CR-V)"Drives great!"
Anonymous, ON (2008 Honda CR-V)"Very comfortable for long rides and gets great milage on highway. Very little maintenance"
Anonymous, QC (2008 Honda CR-V)"This is actually a very well built and fun car to drive. I like to throw it around like a sports car at times. Being a 4wd the gas mileage isn't the greatest (about 21 mpg avg., 28 mpg the best). The only real negative here is the lack of power. That little 4 banger really works well, no problems whatsoever, but if there were ever a car that needed, or could use, a turbo, this is it. After 8 years of driving in all weather conditions and roads, it is still a solid, rattle-less, squeak-less"
K J., TX (2008 Honda CR-V)"underpowered"
Anonymous, NJ (2008 Honda CR-V)"the acceleration is very adequate for regular driving in town and driving on the freeways."
Anonymous, AZ (2008 Honda CR-V)"This vehicle drives and accelerates extremely well. It is an excellent around town car."
Anonymous, SC (2008 Honda CR-V)
"Overall handles well"
Anonymous, WI (2008 Honda CR-V)