provench

From A-CL:

http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...hreadid=139078

Credibility Rating: 9

Below is the latest information we have for certain '05 Honda models. Some of this info is already known but some of it is new:


Accord
Illuminated steering wheel controls for audio/cruise functions
Restyled alloy wheels
Side curtain airbags on ALL models
Slightly revised reverse light
Available Hybrid model

Odyssey
Motor is uprated to 250HP, will use VCM (Variable Cylinder Management)
Moonroof (only on EX-L+)
Standard VSA (Vehicle Stablity Assist)
Auto door locks (lock above 10MPH)
3-Zone climate control
DVD system & voice activated navigation system available together
360W 7-speaker Stereo System with subwoofer and 6-disc CD Changer
DVD screen enlarged from 7" to 9"
Drive-By-Wire (Electronic Throtlle)
IP shifter. (instrument panel mounted)
New touring model
Adjustable pedals and front & rear parking assistance on touring model
Convex "conversation" mirror
Power liftgate
60/40 Split 3rd row seat
17(!) cup holders
Available Plus-1 seating on the 2nd row. (3-passenger 2nd Row)
No head rest removal needed to fold 3rd Row
Body rigidity improved by 20%
Radio antenna now inside the glass
Side curtain airbags on all models
Power windows on rear sliding doors

Element:
XM Radio standard on EX model
Standard chrome exhaust tip
Revised antenna
New blue or black cladding
Standard side airbags
Cruise on LX

CR-V
EX will have:
Steering wheel audio controls
Outside temp gauge
16" Alloy wheels
All other CRV models:
New grille
Revised headlights
Integrated key/keyless entry fob (Keyless entry Remote on Key like Accord)
Integrated headrests
Larger brakes
Side curtain airbags on all models
ABS & VSA on all models
Improved AWD system
Possible 5 speed Auto
"SE" Model returns with body-colored bumpers, hard spare tire cover, heated leather seats

Pilot:
250HP
EX-L+ gets moonroof
6-CD Changer on EX+ models
Drive-By-Wire throttle
Side curtain airbags
Tire Pressure monitor
VSA
Revised 4th & 5th Gears
Integrated key/keyless entry fob
Revised frame to comply with the new ACE Safety initiative from Honda
Voice-activated navigation system available on EX-L

SUT: (Production will start Nov/04', First Dealer Deliveries in March/05')
EX will have 17" Alloy Wheels, LX 16" Steel Wheels
Dual Climate Control
5,000 lb towing capacity (with towing package)
5-foot bed with "Innovative" tie downs
16/21 City/Highway Miles Per Gallon
Moonroof and/or Voice Activated Navigation System Available on EX-L+

"Small Car" (Fit/Jazz)
The introduction of this vehicle has been delayed till MY 2006.
1.5 i-VTEC I-4
"Magic Seat"
ABS Standard
Side Airbags Standard
A/C
14" Wheels
Power Package: PW, PL, etc.
Tachometer
Sport Model adds:
Fog Lights
Sporty Shift Knob
Cruise Control
Alloys Wheels

ABP-CL9-TSX

Since the '05 Accord with be getting revised, will illuminated steering wheel controls for audio/cruise functions be on the '05 TSX.

phile

LOL, this was on vtec and then they took it off. Must've been an early leak.

I'm still looking forward most to the new Odyssey out of all those changes listed. Just for your reading pleasure, the 5-years old Odyssey beat out nearly all the newer minivans in Edmund's recent minivan comparo, except for the Sienna. And it was also the fastest from 0-60 and still the best handling.

biker

Minivans are so 'out'. Even soccer moms don't want to be seen in one.
Honda needs to bring back the 'Touring' (station wagon) models.
Civic left out to dry?

dom

I'll be in the market for a car within the next year. My focus so far has been on a cute ute. But with gas prices skyrocketing the Fit may just "fit" the bill. Looks pratical, it will be great on gas and best of all, its priced below a Civic.

Here's hoping Honda brings it over.

TMQ

In C/D's latest issue, the Odyssey still wins the minivan comparison test (Barely beats Sienna). btw, the front of Sienna looks so ugly, only the Accord can compare to it. Here's hope that the front and rear ends of Accord will be improved, even if just to make it boring as everyone else would be better. The "H" looks like a big rabbit tooth sticking out. Lastly, can't they do something to the really old Civic?

dnb

^^^I'm with the Authoritai on this one.

brutus

Any word on the Acura RD-X???

B.

dom

I think last we heard it will be available sometime in 05 as an 06.

brutus

n den?

B. :-)

dom

Here's the last thread discussing the RD-X. Nothing new to report since then to the best of my knowledge.

http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/show...&highlight=RDX

Hey Brutus, that quote in your sig. What car was he reffering to?

brutus

Yup already way on top of that thread... I was the last to post on it, just not heard anything and I am dying to hear something new about the RDX... Justin can you hizzzear me ;-)

Hmmm, I think it was regarding the Enzo.... but I read it like ages ago.

B.