Both the 4th and 5th-generation CR-V models can be had with an optional Real-Time AWD system that comes with an Intelligent Control System. Working hand-in-hand with the SUV’s Vehicle Stability Assist system, this smart all-wheel-drive system is designed to monitor prevailing driving conditions e.g. the road grip at all four wheels, directional control, the SUV’s speed, and even the slope of the road. When these conditions are normal or average, this AWD system decouples the rear wheels and drives only the front wheels to enhance fuel efficiency. However, when the slightest detection of understeer, oversteer, or wheel slippage is registered, this AWD system instantly sends a considerable amount of the engine’s power and torque to the rear wheels. This enables the CR-V to confidently traverse over wet or icy roads. This AWD system also comes in handy on off-road terrain, especially when you have to drive over muddy trails.