Chosen by J.D. Powers as the best compact activity vehicle. The CR-V is Honda’s compact SUV that was redesigned for 2007, featuring new exterior styling that trades the trademark rear-mounted spare tire and side-hinged rear door for a rear liftgate. The CR-V originally debuted in the U.S. in 1997, built on the Civic platform, and quickly became the best-selling compact SUV. The CR-V was redesigned for 2002, offering more power and smoother exterior styling.