I used to have a 2000 CR-V. Amazing vehicle. 24 mpg in real world driving is good. I had the EX model and I was getting about 22 mpg on the highway and complaining until I saw the mpg on other SUVs- including the smaller ones. You should be commended for getting that in yours. It shows that 24 can be reached. You can't really hope for much better if at all. If so, you might be able to reach 25, but 24 is impressive enough. If you have 2WD you may be able to reach 25-26- but it's a stretch.