um...putting in some specs for discussion...

CR-V Sport
Inline 4 cylinder DOHC i-VTEC with VTC
2.4 litre - 2,354 cc
125 kW @ 5,800 rpm
218 Nm @ 4,200 rpm
6-speed
5-speed with Grade Logic Control
Unleaded 91 RON
1580 kg man /
1610 kg auto
58 litres
17 x 6.5 J
225/65 R17 102T

you guys reckon the 6 speed manual gear box will make it shaper then Gen 1 and 2?