2005 Honda CR-V Review
Space, convenience, agility.
2005 CR-V Review Summary & Specifications
If you're looking for a reasonably priced, all-purpose vehicle with a sense of adventure and fine foul-weather capability, the CR-V is hard to beat. Honda's four-cylinder engine delivers impressive power and excellent fuel economy. The CR-V offers good road manners, class-leading interior space, and lots of conveniences. Add Honda's reputation for quality and durability and the CR-V remains a top choice among small sport-utilities.New Car Test Drive correspondent Tom Lankard reports from Northern California.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Tom Lankard |
| Model Lineup | Honda CR-V LX 2WD ($19,995); LX 4WD ($21,195); EX 4WD 5M ($22,450); EX 4WD 5A ($23,350); SE 4WD (25,050) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.4-liter dohc 16v inline-4 |
| Engines (optional) | 160-hp 2.4-liter dohc 16v inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic; 5-speed manual |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | front-seat airbags, three-point belts and head restraints at all five seating positions, front belt force limiters and pre-tensioners, front; front and side-impact air bags; Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with traction control |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Sayama, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-33-HONDA |
| Manufacturer URL | www.hondacars.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 19995 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Honda CR-V 4WD EX automatic ($23,350) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning with micron air-filtration system; cruise control; adjustable steering column; power door locks, windows and outside mirrors; maintenance interval indicator light; manual height adjustment on driver's seat; front and rear accessory power outlets; waterproof rear storage well; interior grab handles for each side door; AM/FM stereo cassette/CD changer; removable picnic table |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | 5-speed automatic transmission |
| Destination Charge | 515 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 23350 |
| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 160 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 162 @ 3600 |
| Fuel Economy | 22/27 |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 181/70.2/66.2 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 33.8 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.9/54.5/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.1/53.5/39.4 |
| Trunk Volume | 72 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 |
| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | independent |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 3472 |
| Stock Tires | P215/65R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | ventilated disc/disc w ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.3 |