Since I like water related recreation activities it would be ideal for carting around my inflatable boat. I've even thought about stuffing a 10 ft. kayak in the thing rather than putting it on roof racks (which make noise at highway speeds and are subject to theft). Being a Honda it's got a little 1.5 liter engine that works best with the 6 speed manual and it allows you to get more control out of it. I'm surprised that they haven't done an "Si" version yet. For me the manual would be the tranny of choice. The CVT is about $800 more but lacks the thrill and feeling of that old adage, "It's more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow"
Anyhow, comparing it to other market offerings in form, fit (no pun intended), and function it seems like a great value and well engineered. Ratings are highly respectable.
It's not for everybody (especially if you are concerned about noise, feel a need for cushioned surfaces all over the place, or have to get to the light at the next intersection first) but IMHO does put the "sense" in "sensibility".
I think of it as a mini mini van. Which, at the end of the day, costs about half what a full size accessorized mini van would cost.
The video below is well done and gives a good description of the 2018 "Sport" model and how it performs. Since it's a bit detailed you can cut to the chase at around 13:00.
