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2005 Honda CR-V Compact Sport Utility Vehicle

New Car Overview of the 2005 Honda CR-V Compact Sport Utility Vehicle

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Description: Compact Sport Utility Vehicle
Base MSRP Range: $19,995 - $25,050
Invoice Price Range: $18,473 - $23,136
Where built: Japan

The name explains Honda's compact SUV -- Comfortable Runabout Vehicle. It's a five-door crossover wagon built on the platform of a car. Models of 2005 show restyling for the body in front and expanded safety features, plus a new Special Edition trim.

Cabin layout seems conventional with tall front buckets and a folding bench in back that holds two adults comfortably or three in a pinch. However, unconventional designs inside make creative use of the space and enhance the comfort factor.

There are four trim this year. Entry point comes with a FWD LX that piles on convenience features. LX trim also works with 4WD, as does deluxe EX trim. Then new Special Edition (SE) has heated leather seats and door mirrors, leather on the steering wheel and shift knob, body-colored bumpers and side moldings, and a hard cover for the spare tire on the tailgate.

All CR-Vs pull from the same engine, a 2.4-liter in-line-four that musters 160-hp. A new 5-speed automatic transmission is standard, but a manual 5-speed is available with 4WD.

Safety items on all models increase this year to include an anti-lock brake system (ABS), VSA and side air bags.