 navigating partially paved downtown streets. It does what it does thanks to a new off-road tuned suspension and trail-ready all-terrain tires in Honda-speak. Those tires did make the SUV feel a bit truck-like on the road. It tended to wallow a bit on the highway. The tires were also a little noisy. The six-cylinder engine packed plenty of punch, but the dashboard said the SUV had only averaged about 18 miles per gallon. Extra-large side mirrors were greatly appreciated and really helped visibility. Little things like that make a difference.