Ginny Buckley gives us an in-depth review of the 1997 Honda CRV, and finds out if it's the ultimate all round vehicle. Honda has called this car the CRV, which stands for - Compact Recreational Vehicle, and it is designed for people who have an active lifestyle. Although the CRV has 4x4 capabilities, it is not a dedicated off-road car. It uses a dual pump system which lets it drive using only it's front wheels, but when required it can switch to 4-wheel drive on the fly. Ginny test drives the CRV to see how it performs and handles on the road, as well as seeing how practical and spacious it is.