Key Competitors
Ford Escape
Jeep Liberty
Nissan Xterra
Scion xB
Toyota Matrix
Toyota RAV4

Key Features

156-hp,* 2.4-liter, DOHC i-VTEC® 4-cylinder engine
5-speed manual transmission
Available 4-speed automatic transmission
Available RealTime™ 4-wheel drive
4-wheel independent suspension
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
Dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags (SRS)
Front side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) (EX)
AM/FM/CD audio system
XM® Satellite Radio†(EX)
MP3/auxillary input jack (EX)
FXC™ waterproof seat fabric (fabric for extreme conditions)
Removable, flip-up rear seats
Wipe-down urethane-coated utility floor
Side cargo doors
Clamshell tailgate

Disclaimers:

*Horsepower and torque calculations reflect new SAE J1349 procedures revised August, 2004.

†Required XM subscription sold separately after three trial months. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscription subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. XM service only available in the 48 contiguous United States. The XM name is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc.

For a complete listing of standard features, refer to the Honda Facts Book.

The EX adds more features, while still retaining a purposeful design. Along with standard body-colored panels, several key features are added to all EX models. The most impressive of which has to be the 270-watt audio system.

• 166-hp, 2.4-Liter, 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® 4-Cylinder Engine
• 5-speed manual transmission
• Available 5-speed automatic transmission
• Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System
• LEV-2 CARB Emissions Rating
• Power-Assisted 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• 3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions
• Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System
• Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor
• Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)
• Dual-Stage, Dual-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)
• Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
• Vehicle Stability Assist ™ (VSA®) with Traction Control
• Brake Assist
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
• Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System
• Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System
• Power Front Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window
• Urethane-Coated Utility Floor
• Cruise Control
• Blue Backlit Gauges
• 270-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 7 Speakers including Subwoofer
• MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability
• MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack
• XM® Satellite Radio†
• Waterproof FXC™ (Fabric for Extreme Conditions) Front Seat Fabric
• Side Cargo Doors
• 16" Alloy Wheels
• 2-Speed/Intermittent Windshield Wipers
• Rear Window Wiper/Washer
• Roof-Mounted Antenna
• Remote Entry System
• Power Side Mirrors
• Body Colored Composite Body Panels
• Body Colored Door Handles
• Clamshell Tailgate
• Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights