CR-V

If the compact-SUV segment were a soft-drink vending machine, the Honda CR-V would be a chilled can of Coca-Cola in spot A1. It has the name recognition and the mass appeal, and while its recipe might not be a secret, it is a winning one. All three of the CR-V's trims (excluding the hybrid variants, which we review separately) feature a 190-hp four-cylinder engine, the option of either front- or all-wheel drive, and comfortable seating for five. While the Mazda CX-50 offers more luxury and the Ford Bronco Sport is more capable off-road, the CR-V is a better all-arounder, with pleasant driving dynamics, ample cargo space, and solid build quality. It's that very balance of attributes that earned the CR-V a spot on our 2026 10Best list.