Highs of the CR-V -
- Great fuel economy for an SUV
- Much better than average reliability ratings
- best resale value in its class
- great safety ratings
- adequate handling for an SUV
Lows of the CR-V
- Lots of Road Noise.
Highs of the Mazda CX-7
- Handling
- Turbocharged engine a blast to drive
Lows of the Mazda CX-7
- Requires premium fuel
- lots of road noise.
In my opinion, I would also consider the Toyota RAV4 V6 Sport.
You get all of the reliability and flexibility of the CR-V. Plus, its 269 horsepower V6 engine gives you a 'fun to drive' factor without the requirement of premium fuel.
