Drivers Log.(Honda CR-V, Chrysler Sebring touring)(Product/service evaluation)

2006 Honda CR-V EX Date in fleet: Nov. 15-22 As-tested price: $23,445 Drivetrain: 2.4-liter I4; fwd, five-speed automatic Output: 166 hp @ 5800 rpm, 161 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm Curb weight: 3415 lbs Fuel Economy (EPA/AW): 26/25 mpg HART: The Honda CR-V has morphed into what I think would be better described as a crossover, a la Mazda CX-7.

I know the basic underpinnings are from the Civic, but it feels much less refined in this version. With its high center of gravity and a suspension configured to handle awd, the CR-V feels so much truckier. The interior, on the other hand, is nicely ...

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