I suppose the Honda CRV could be rather 'chic' if you want it to be.
And this is the first time I've really "driven" it for any distance
farther than the three block trip to the gas station to refuel it, and
that's because my wife loves to run the tank down to fumes. Otherwise
I've never piloted the car more than 3 blocks at a time. Any other
time Ive been in her Honda was while occupying the passenger side.

With the exception of this trip, If I'm going to "drive" any real
distance, further than the gas station, it's either in the Mercury
wagon or the Lincoln.

rarely do I accept any substitutes.