A small SUV is a great choice if you want a vehicle that is practical, comfortable and versatile enough to handle anything from daily driving to multi-day road trips. Available all-wheel drive, good mpg and starting prices in the low $30,000s are other big draws. But what to get? Well, two of the most popular picks are the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 .

While the CR-V has been among Edmunds’ top recommendations in recent years, Toyota has fully redesigned the RAV4 for 2026 with updates that enhance its style, technology and value. Is it enough to overtake its longstanding rival? Edmunds’ experts compare the two to find out.

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Comfort and convenience

Take a drive in the CR-V and you’ll be able to tell that Honda has put in a lot of effort to get it right. The controls

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