Article From Motor Trend Magazine
1997 Honda CR-V - Long-Term Wrap-Up
| SPECIFIC LIKES |
| Handling | 34.4% |
| Styling | 25.1 |
| Roominess | 22.5 |
| Fuel economy | 18.0 |
| Comfort | 16.1 |
| All-wheel drive | 13.8 |
| SPECIFIC DISLIKES |
| Poor power | 39.1% |
| No passenger armrest | 18.8 |
| No optional engine | 5.3 |
| Fuel economy | 4.9 |
| Rear visibility | 4.3 |
| Shallow cupholders | 3.9 |