2005 Honda CR-V New Car Buyer's Guide

New Car Buyer's Guide  » Honda  » 2005 CR-V   What's New for the 2005 Honda CR-V? The 2005 Honda CR-V receives a facelift, getting a new nose and fresh wheel arch flares with integrated mud flaps for a more refined appearance. New standard equipment includes ABS, stability control, side-impact airbags, and remote keyless entry. Further enhancements include an updated version of the available Real Time 4WD system. The CR-V EX adds steering wheel-mounted audio controls and an outside temperature gauge this year, while a new Special Edition trim level includes heated leather seats and door mirrors, leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob, body-color bumpers and a hard spare tire cover. Three new exterior colors are available: Silver Moss, Redondo Red and Sahara Sand, plus an exclusive SE trim color called Pewter Pearl. Advantages of the 2005 Honda CR-V: Roomy interior Refined powertrain Nimble urban driving character Portable picnic table on the underside of the cargo floor Five-star crash test scores for front and side protection Deserved reputation for reliability Proven ability to hold value over time Objections to the 2005 Honda CR-V: Funky parking brake design Could use more power, especially when loaded with passengers or cargo Tailgate swings to the side rather than up over your head Editor's Advice: Honda's CR-V was one of the first crossover SUVs on the market. Based on the Honda Civic platform, the Honda CR-V drives much more like a car than a truck, but looks much more like a truck than a car. The 2005 Honda CR-V is roomy, efficient and nimble, rating well on the safety, reliability and retained value fronts. Light-duty off-roading is OK, but stick to well-traveled fire roads. Mostly, the Honda CR-V is designed to serve as a value-packed family wagon capable of thwarting severe weather and poor road conditions as necessary. There are plenty of crossover SUVs vying for your consumer dollars; the 2005 Honda CR-V deserves consideration. Zip Code:  OTHER WAYS TO SEARCH Search By Make BMW, Honda, Toyota, Lexus, etc. Advanced Search Search by features and other criteria Search By Category Convertibles, SUVs, Vans, etc. Search By Payment Find new cars that fit your monthly budget     CAR PREVIEWS & REVIEWS 2007 Honda CR-V Review Honda's cute ute grows up and gets better Honda CR-V Photo Gallery Honda feeds the CRaVing for an efficient small SUV 2007 Honda CR-V First Drive Honda feeds the CRaVing for an efficient small SUV 2008 Honda Accord Sedan Spy Photos The first look at Honda’s breadwinning sedan 2008 Honda Accord Coupe Spy Photos The clearest view yet – inside and out – of Honda’s next breadwinner 2008 Honda S2000 CR Preview Club racer boys smile and cheer, eight years later 2007 Honda Civic Si Sedan And the Honda faithful rejoiced 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid Review The answer for mild-mannered environmentalists 2008 Honda Accord Coupe Concept Preview A representative look at the Accord's future Honda FCX Fuel Cell Concept First Drive The future is just around turn two ABOUT CARSMART "Since 1995, we've helped millions of customers get connected to a local CarSmart Accredited Dealer for up-front auto pricing and a no-hassle car and truck buying experience. We are the Internet's largest new car buying service, generating over a billion dollars a month in auto sales."

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