No offense meant, but before
No offense meant, but before the americans and canadians got to taste what a crv should be, the japan and thai built has long incorporated most of the sporty features foumd in the current north american crv. Why, because there is no doubt, japan domestic market is the best vehicle all over the world. The techno trickled to thailand and then asians enjoy it. It does not apply however to all, especially diesel where asian diesel are obsolete and prehistoric.