I tested both XV and ASX last week also. Here are my brief opinion:

XV (Sport ver)
- Responsive acceleration and quiet engine + gearbox
- Balance steering feel (not too heavy or light)
- Firm suspension, but still acceptable for daily drive
- Plain dashboard layout, nothing fancy
- Intrusive tyre noise above 80kph+


ASX (4WD)
- Noisy acceleration and not so responsive (don't know from engine or gearbox, just noisy ok)
- Light steering (lady driver might like it)
- Like the moon roof
- Comfy suspension

You should try the new Nissan X-Trail if you feel CRV is comfy. You might have different opinion later in terms of sound proof, suspension and smooth+responsive acceleration.

Decided to get X-Trail 2.0, but wait till 2016 cause not in hurry although aware that there will be price increased. Also wana see whether new VW Tiguan 2016 can arrive to bolehland in 2016 or not.

if bring in CBU then no need to wait till 2017 lor, but the CBU price might scare you away

though they are sharing the same OEM CVT gearbox, but the feeling and impression are totally different when accelerate.

Bro, you described the exact feeling that i had when testing ASX cvt, cow moo moo moo... heheh. ASX owners please don't feel offended, this is just my personal opinion ok, not public perception.