2008 Honda CR-V EX Sport Utility 4-Door 2.4L

Detailed item info Model OverviewA 2. 4L four-cylinder engine and five-speed automatic transmission is the only powertrain combination offered on the 2008 Honda CR-V. The engine makes 166 horsepower and 161 lb-ft of torque. A drive-by-wire throttle control matches with the transmission for better drivability on hills. Front-wheel drive is standard on the CR-V; the optional Real Time 4WD system is tuned for on-road driving. with power going to the front wheels during most driving but with some sent to the rear wheels as needed on slippery surfaces. With a four-wheel independent suspension (MacPherson struts in front and a multi-link setup in back). plus a rigid body structure. the CR-V has good handling for its class. The interior has several storage compartments and numerous clever features. such as a retractable center tray table. dual gloveboxes. and various cup holders. Two rows of seating can accommodate five passengers. Three trim levels are available: LX. EX. and EX-L. There's no stripped-down base model; the LX includes a wide range of standard equipment like air conditioning. a CD sound system with MP3 compatibility and auxiliary input jack. tilt/telescopic steering adjustment. and power windows. locks. and mirrors. The EX adds a moonroof. chrome trim. a dual-deck cargo shelf. upgraded audio with six speakers and a six-disc changer. among other additional equipment. while the top EX-L brings leather upholstery and a top audio system that has XM satellite radio compatibility and a subwoofer. A navigation system with voice recognition and a rear-view camera is available only on the EX-L. On EX and EX-L models. a dual-deck cargo shelf can hold up to 20 pounds of cargo on top while leaving space for full-size grocery bags on the bottom. The back seat is split 60/40 and can fold forward as needed to expand the cargo floor. The CR-V adopts Honda's ACE Body Structure. which improves frontal crash performance and allows better crash compatibility with vehicles of varying sizes. Front-seat side air bags and full-length side-curtain bags are standard on all CR-Vs. along with active head restraints. Vehicle Stability Assist and four-channel anti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution are standard on all CR-V models as well.