The Honda CR-V may not have a huge engine, but it’s certainly not gutless. The 2023 model comes standard with an inline-four-cylinder turbo that makes 190 horsepower. There’s also a four-cylinder hybrid option that’s capable of 203 horsepower.
Reviewers have indeed noted the CR-V’s somewhat sluggish acceleration, but keep in mind it’s a compact crossover SUV. It doesn’t need six cylinders to perform. And even with the base turbo-four engine, the CR-V still gets a respectable 0-60 mph time of 7.9 seconds.