My research showed that the CR-V would stand up to the many miles I put on a vehicle.
I drive 40k-60k per year and need to get the best fuel mileage I can from an AWD/4x4 vehicle.
In comparing all the other reasons for purchasing a vehicle the CR-V was the better price.
I need a small SUV with folding seats for storage.
I need the AWD because of where I live and the areas in which I travel.