The exhaust has been modified to create a different sound to add to the sporty feel.

First, the engineers wanted better performance and a sportier feel with greater luxury, all without a cost in weight.

The 528i test car came with a five-speed manual, giving the sedan a sporty feel.

"It's a dress glove with a sporty feel," said Adam Derrick, president of To Boot New York stores.

This combination of family capacity (Michael is soon to become a father of two) and a sporty feel appealed to him.

It's a hard ride but that's part of its sporty feel.

The sporty feel of the LS coupe is all the more remarkable in light of the car's high marks for comfort and convenience.

The latest car is not only highly attractive - at least, that's my view - but more satisfying to drive, with a sportier, more precise feel.

A stick shift - Honda makes some of the world's best - would give the CR-V more pep and a younger, sportier feel.