Engine: 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4

Engine Options: 166-hp, 2.4-liter inline-4

Transmission: 5-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 5-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: twin, dual-stage front airbags; front seat-mounted side airbags; side curtain airbags with rollover sensor; front seat active head restraints; ABS with EBD and brake assist; electronic vehicle stability system with traction control; tire pressure monitoring system; child safety seat anchors (LATCH)

Optional Safety Equipment:

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Sayama, Japan

Model Tested: Honda CR-V EX 2WD ($22,850)

Standard Equipment: micron-filtered air conditioning; cruise control; power windows, central locking and outside mirrors; tilt-and-telescope steering wheel; AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA stereo with in-dash 6-CD changer, auxiliary input jack and steering wheel-mounted controls; tilt-and-slide power moonroof; cloth upholstery; trip computer/information center with outside ambient temperature; rear privacy glass; dual-deck cargo shelf; floor mats

Options as Tested:

Destination Charge: 595

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: front-wheel drive

Horsepower: 166 @ 5800

Torque: 161 @ 4200

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 23/30

Wheelbase: 103.1 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 178/71.6/66.1 inches

Track Front/Rear: 61.6/61.6 inches

Turning Cycle: 37.8 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 38.9/55.9/41.3 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 38.5/54.6/38.5 inches

Trunk Volume: 72.9 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, MacPherson strut, gas-pressurized shocks, coil springs, stabilizer bar

Ground Clearance: 7.3 inches

Curb Weight: 3415 pounds

Towing Capacity: 1500 pounds

Tires: 265/65R17

Brakes: vented disc/solid disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist

Fuel Capacity: 15.3 Gallons