Lotus Elise SC: Design/Fit and Finish
The 2008 Lotus Elise SC has the look and feel of a kit car. Its low profile, insect-style headlights and wild color palette have the power to turn the heads of kids and adults alike. The chassis seems well built, although it appears to be held together by a goopy pink epoxy, evidence of which can be seen beneath the dash near the footwells. It's not by any means a plush car, but the quality is good where it counts: namely, the powertrain and all the parts that make it corner and stop.
Honda CR-V EX-L
Things are mostly better when it comes time to hit the brakes. Effort and pedal modulation are just right, and we found that the brakes performed well for most city driving. However, we noticed significant brake fade after a few hard 60-0-mph stops during performance testing. This isn't something most CR-V owners will likely encounter, though it does suggest that the CR-V's brakes might not offer optimum performance when descending steep grades, for instance.
David Shamansky Contact Honda Civic LX Function
Trunk space is impressive, as we were easily able to fit a large suitcase and two sets of golf clubs horizontally, with a bit of room to spare. Our only complaint is that the folding rear seat only comes down as one unit; it's not split.
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