2003 Honda CR-V EX review from North America

Feeling or vulnerability in the car possibly due to the higher center of gravity and narrower track (wheelbase). The rollover note tacked to the interior is not comforting though certainly appropriate. What is the problem with making cars with a better center-of-gravity compared to width.

RealTime 4WD is a trademark and not at all what I expected. It is basically 2WD unless traction is lost. Honda needs a more honest up-front term. The term seems made to deceive.

Performance is OK. It's a 4 cylinder. The car is only a week old.

I bought EX, expecting some luxury features like lumbar support--none; better than average seat comfort and adjustments for driver--none; headrest is very uncomfortable; poor soundproofing, lots of wind noise particularly around sunroof like the el cheapo rental car I had for a while. The color, Mojave Mist, is darker than expected, but I do like the similar match between inside and out.

Gas mileage is almost 1/2 what I have been getting in a Honda Civic and Honda Accord. I've gone from 500 miles per tank down to 300.

Cup holders are too small (diameter) in that little pop-up tray between the seats.

Options are very expensive, even without labor costs.

The dealership ran a credit check withOUT my permission which should be illegal.