2007 Honda CR-V EX

This is Honda's compact SUV, the one families cross-shop with the Toyota RAV4 and Ford Escape. It steers and rides with the easy confidence of a smaller car, making it a pleasant daily driver. The cabin is roomy for four, and the rear seats fold flat to swallow bulky cargo. Owners report these easily topping 200,000 miles with just routine maintenance, though some mention the anti-theft system locking up after a dead battery. The EX adds alloy wheels, a power moonroof, and a six-speaker sound system over the base LX. Its 2.4L I4 makes 166 horsepower and pairs with a five-speed automatic, returning 23 mpg combined.