2002-2006 Honda CR-V: Year-to-Year Changes

2003 Honda CR-V: Again a strong seller after its 2002 redesign, the CR-V got only two detail changes for 2003. Updates were confined to a center console bin enlarged to hold standard CD boxes, and coat hooks added to the rear roof-mounted assist handles. LX models returned with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, as did the uplevel AWD EX. ABS and a sunroof were standard on the EX, but unavailable for LXs.

2004 Honda CR-V: Except for a new front-passenger power door-lock switch, little changed on the 2004 CR-V.

2005 Honda CR-V: CR-V gains more standard safety features for 2005, including curtain side airbags. Other additions include a leather-upholstered model and a new automatic transmission. Detail styling changes round out the revisions. The automatic for '05 is a 5-speed unit vs. a 4-speed. Four-wheel disc brakes continue as standard and are joined for '05 by ABS, which had been standard only on the LX. All models also gain an antiskid system, which was previously unavailable. Front side airbags were an extra-cost feature but are standard for '05 and joined by head-protecting curtain side airbags for both seating rows. Sixteen-inch wheels replace 15s for '05. The SE has standard leather upholstery and heated front seats. Both are new CR-V features, as are steering-wheel radio controls and an outside-temperature indicator for EX and SE models.

2006 Honda CR-V: There is no significant change for the CR-V in 2006.