Well, my newish (May 2005) CR-V SE with AWD passed the test! This week we
had big snow/ice here in the hills of Pittsburgh. The the 'V was a CHAMP
going up my driveway (garage at the bottom) with the stock DUELER tires.
Great vehicle. Better AWD than the Mercedes products IMHO. I still would
have preferred Michelin tires for ride and wear purposes, but the DUELERS
were great in the snow. (I'll get Michelins when these wear out). Anyway,
any of you thinking of getting a CR-V primarily for it's winter driving
abilites....it does that well!