2009 Honda CR-V EX-L

• 1-touch pwr moonroof w/tilt feature
• 17 alloy wheels
• Body-Colored Door Handles
• Body-colored folding heated pwr mirrors
• Chrome accent grille
• Chrome rear license trim
• Chrome window trim
• Full-length brakelights
• Heat-rejecting green-tinted glass
• Multi-reflector halogen headlamps
• P225/65TR17 all-season tires
• Rear intermittent wiper w/washer
• Rear privacy glass
• Variable intermittent windshield wipers

• (4) cargo area tie-down anchors
• (8) front & rear cup holders
• 12V pwr outlets -inc: front, center console, rear
• 60/40 split sliding fold & tumble forward rear seats -inc: active head restraints, 40/20/40 reclining seatbacks w/center pass-through
• Ambient console lighting
• Cargo area light
• Center console
• Conversation mirror w/sunglasses holder
• Cruise control
• Door pocket storage bins
• Driver-side garment hook
• Dual visor vanity mirrors
• Dual zone auto climate control system
• Dual-deck cargo shelf
• Floor mats
• Immobilizer theft-deterrent system
• Indicator lights -inc: low fuel, low-oil pressure, door/tailgate open, average fuel consumption, miles-to-empty
• Instrument panel w/white & blue backlit gauges -inc: digital odometer, (2) digital trip meters, outside temp display
• Instrument panel-mounted leather-wrapped shifter
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio controls
• Maintenance Minder system
• Map lights
• Pwr door & tailgate locks
• Pwr windows w/driver auto-up/down
• Rear seat heater ducts
• Rear window defroster
• Reclining leather heated front bucket seats -inc: 8-way pwr driver seat, driver pwr lumbar, adjustable head restraints
• Remote entry system
• Remote fuel filler door release
• Security system
• Tilt & telescopic steering column
• Upper & lower glove compartments
• XM satellite radio (subscription required)

• 2.4L DOHC MPFI 16-valve i-VTEC I4 engine
• 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD
• Drive-by-wire throttle
• Front & rear stabilizer bars
• MacPherson strut front suspension
• Multi-link rear suspension
• Pwr front ventilated/rear solid disc brakes
• Real-Time 4-wheel drive
• Variable pwr rack-and-pinion steering

• 3-point seat belts in all seating positions -inc: front automatic tensioning system, front adjustable seat belt anchors
• Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake distribution (EBD)
• Brake assist
• Child-proof rear door locks
• Daytime running lights
• Dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags
• Front side-impact airbags w/passenger-side occupant position detection system
• Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
• Side curtain airbags w/rollover sensor, front & rear
• Side-impact door beams
• Tire pressure monitoring system
• Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) w/traction control

Model Highlights

All CR-V models are powered by a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine that makes 166 horsepower. The engine has a drive-by-wire throttle and qualifies as a low-emissions ULEV-2 vehicle. A 5-speed automatic transmission transmits the power to either front-wheel drive or to all wheels through an available all-wheel drive system. Despite the CR-V's all-4-cylinder lineup, acceleration is perky with a light load, adequate when brimming with passengers and cargo. Honda has kept the weight down, with the use of high-strength steel helping to provide rigidity, and the car-based platform and independent suspension give it a much more nimble feel on the road than might otherwise be expected in a tall vehicle; wind and road noise are also commendably muted. Honda's lightweight Real Time 4-wheel drive system brings power to the rear wheels only when the traction is needed. Inside, the CR-V has seating for five, with a nice upright position in front (aided by tilt/telescopic steering) and impressive headroom and legroom in back, even for adults. As is expected in this type of vehicle, the back seat can be folded forward (in part or completely) to expand cargo space. On the top EX and EX-L models, a dual-deck cargo shelf adds more capacity while keeping enough space below for grocery bags. LX and EX models have a retractable center tray-table, while the upscale EX-L has a center console that extends to the back. Safety is an area that hasn't been neglected in the CR-V. Electronic stability control--a lifesaving feature designed to prevent the loss of control on slippery roads or during abrupt maneuvers--is standard, and the equipment list also includes side-curtain airbags with a rollover sensor, front side airbags and anti-lock brakes with Brake Assist. The CR-V isn't offered in a stripped-down base model; even the lowest-priced LX comes with a very long list of often-times-optional conveniences, including cruise control, power accessories, a trip computer, and air conditioning with a filtration system. The top EX-L model upgrades to 17-inch alloy wheels, a chrome grille, and other dress-up on the outside, plus leather heated seats, leather trim, heated mirrors, dual zone climate control, a security system, and a 270-watt sound system with CD changer, six speakers, and XM satellite radio. One especially noteworthy option is Honda's Satellite-Linked Navigation System, which includes voice recognition and a rearview camera. The system now includes a CompactFlash reader that to play music files such as MP3.