I was recently being dropped off in a borrowed CR-V and was unable to exit the vehicle. Neither of us knew that the vehicle had to be in park before the passenger door would unlock. .
I have no idea why anyone would want this feature as seems like it would be dangerous if the vehicle was in an accident and had to be in park before you could exit.
The ride did make me think that the CR-V would make a nice tow vehicle. I am still researching what vehicle would suit our needs. I have not driven either the CR-V or the Pilot, but hope to next week.
Thank you for the responses.
Paul