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2005 Honda CR-V?
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You may start to laugh now :-).
By the way, Varmint, what is your source of the info?
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But more to the point, the information is very realistic. The fourth year SE model is pretty much a given with Honda's FMC schedule. The heated leather and painted bumpers are items they already offer in other markets. The addition of 16" rims is a no brainer. The outside temp gauge is another item from other markets. Honda already stocks the tire size for the Element. Heck, they might even use the same rims. Honda has already announced that all the safety equipment is going to be standard across the board by 2007. Seeing it early is no surprize. Revising the grill and headlights is another typical move for the refresh year. They just did it with the Civic.
About the only thing that is unexpected is the possibility of revision to RT4WD.
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Do the new models for Honda come out sometime in October?
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2005 Civic - September
2005 S2000 - September
I dont know about the others.
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Bob
When you change the block, you also have to change the support systems (cooling, exhaust, air intake, etc.). So the V6 really wouldn't be an easy fit.
Going hybrid, as Bob suggested, would require less space under the hood. The battery is the largest component, but that can go in the back. The electric motor used in the IMA system is actually quite small.
I guess my question is: Are these real enhancements that is worth waiting for or are they a "wish list" that may or may not happen? I'd hate to wait another 4-6 months if the only change will be a different shade of blue.
BTW, the SE with leather, heated seats, etc. that you guys are eagerly anticipating -- we've had it in Canada since 2002, in the form of the EX-L.
CR-V
2WD LX Automatic
4WD LX Automatic
4WD EX 5spd or Automatic
4WD SE Automatic
It isn't as if there are new engines or major changes to the body or interior.
It doesn't seem that the volume of either board is that huge that they need to be subdivided.
For those of you who have seen color info, can you tell us what the 4 colors for the SE model will be. I believe I have seen that pewter and black are two of them and am curious about the rest. Thanks in advance for your reply!
Because we won't pay for it.
You also have to take into account the fact that the CR-V is considered an upscale vehicle in other markets. We think of it as an entry-level vehicle. To them, it's almost a luxo-barge. In Japan, the CR-V competes on par with the Harrier (Highlander to us).
"I am not aware of any other auto maker who has introduced side curtains in mid-product cycle." - Automatic
Honda will have to do this if they expect to meet their "safety for everyone" goal with the Element. The Element isn't due for redesign until 2008. Their goal is to have these safety items standard by the 2007 calendar year.