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(MoneyWatch) Honda is introducing a redesigned CR-V today at the Los Angeles Auto Show in hopes the small SUV can regain its top-selling perch. The vehicle was the top-selling SUV in the US before a series of supply issues -- first from the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, and later due to floods in Thailand -- cut its sales. The new CR-V design is an update of the previous look, as opposed to the dramatic makeover being given to its competitor, the Ford Escape, which took over the No. 1 spot after Honda hit supply bumps. The 2012 CR-V looks a bit more lithe, with a lower roof line and improved aerodynamics. That reduction in wind resistance will help improve expected mileage ratings to 22 MPG in city driving and 31 on the highway for the two-wheel-drive model (a jump from 21 city, 28 highway for the 2011 version). The four-wheel-drive version will likely be rated at 22 city, 30 highway, which Honda says will be the best in class for a four-wheel-drive SUV. Improved rear suspension should lead to a smoother ride, according to Honda engineers. In a test drive last week at a press event, the CR-V generally rode comfortably on parkways north of New York City but seemed a little jumpy over rough pavement. Acceleration from the 2.4-liter, 185-horsepower four-cylinder engine seemed to lag a bit when I hit the pedal hard -- probably because the transmission is tuned to run in the highest feasible gear to maximize gas mileage. Handling seemed competent, though our test drive ...