corey415

as posted on vtec.net - honda press release
http://www.vtec.net/news/news-...65410
http://www.vtec.net/news/news-...65399

2005 Honda Summary of Changes
2005 Honda Accord
Accord Coupe
Side curtain and S-SRS added to LX trim level
New wheel cover design for LX trim level
New coin pocket design
Illuminated steering controls
PZEV expanded to two-door Coupe

Accord Sedan
Side curtain and S-SRS added to DX and LX trim levels
New wheel cover design for LX trim level
New coin pocket design
Improved rear-end styling: new taillight design
Illuminated steering controls

2005 Honda Accord Hybrid
Super-efficient Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid system
3.0 liter I-VTEC V6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM)
Horsepower increases to 255 hp
Increased torque to 232 lb.-ft
Fuel economy increases to 30 city/38 highway
Addition of Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) system
New Active Control Engine Mount System
Addition of active noise control system
New hybrid powered Dual-Zone automatic climate control system
New instrumentation IMA charge and assist display
New IMA battery charge indicator
New instantaneous and lifetime fuel economy meter
New Dual-Stage front 3-point seat belts with Automatic Tensioning System
New electric Variable Assist Power Rack-and-Pinion steering
Unique new front grille design
Unique hybrid badging
Addition of rear trunk lid spoiler
Increased tire size P215/60R16
Illumination of existing steering wheel mounted audio controls
New Instant Mobility System
New exterior color added: Opal Silver

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2005 Honda Civic
Civic Coupe

Introduction of “Special Edition” package for EX trim level
Features: upgraded audio head unit, leather wrapped steering wheel, wing spoiler, a unique alloy wheel and special SE badging
New Tango Red Pearl replaces Rallye Red on all Civic Coupes

Civic Sedan
Introduction of “Special Edition” package for EX trim level
Features: new audio unit, leather steering, wing spoiler, alloy wheel and special SE badging

2005 Honda Civic Si
There are no changes to the 2005 Honda Civic Si.

2005 Honda Civic Hybrid

New exterior color added: Eternal Blue Pearl

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2005 Honda CR-V

Improved exterior styling: redesigned lamps, front bumper, headlight, side still, and front grille
ABS, VSA and S-SRS standard on all trim levels
Standard five speed automatic transmission
16” wheel for all trim levels plus new EX alloy wheel design and LX steel wheel design
New Arch flare with one-piece mud guard
Larger seatback pockets and improved ivory interior color
New retractable grab rail
New integrated keyless remote entry
Steering wheel mounted audio controls and outside temperature gauge added to EX trim level
New Cam-driven Real Time™ 4WD mechanism on all models (replaces hydraulic pump-type system)
New Special Edition trim level that includes heated leather seats and door mirrors, leather steering wheel and shift ****, body-colored bumpers, side molding, door handles and hard spare tire cover
Three new colors exterior – Silver Moss, Redondo Red Pearl, Sahara Sand
Exclusive SE trim exterior color – Pewter Pearl

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2005 Honda Element

Side airbags standard on all models
All models equipped with MP3 and WMA playback capability
Available XM Radio
New for EX trim level: tailpipe finisher, black and blue plastic panels, and new side-sill treatment for reduced chipping
Two new exterior colors combinations for EX trim: sliver exterior with blue panels and red exterior with black panels
Two new exterior colors for EX: Cargo Khaki and Magnesium Metallic
Power mirrors, cruise control and new plastic wheel cover added to LX trim level

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2005 Honda FCX

Honda developed fuel cell stack, below freezing start capabilities as low as -20°C (-4°F)
Increased range to more than 180 miles
Increased horsepower (107 hp)
Metal separator structure, reduces stack components by 50%
New aromatic electrolyte membrane
Unique new wheel design
New exterior body decals

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2005 Honda Insight
There are no changes to the 2005 Honda Insight.


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2005 Honda Odyssey

255HP VTEC V6 (+15HP) for class-leading fuel efficiency, power and responsiveness along with improved and ultra-low emissions;
New ultra-premium Touring model includes Power Adjustable Pedals, Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control, Power Tailgate, available Satellite-Linked Navigation system with Voice Recognition and integrated Rearview Camera, premium audio, auto headlights, parking sensors, XM® Satellite Radio (with Navi), 6-disc CD changer and a 2nd-row removable center console
New i-VTEC engine is first ever application of Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM™) technology in a minivan and results in class-leading power and fuel efficiency (EX with Leather and Touring models);
All-new Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure enhances safety protection with reduced aggressivity toward other vehicles in a frontal collision;
Comprehensive list of advanced safety features delivered as standard equipment on all models includes ACE body structure; Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA™) with Traction Control, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes (ABS); Brake Assist; advanced driver, front passenger and front side airbags; three-row side curtain airbags with rollover sensors; pre-tensioning driver and front passenger seatbelts; and four-ring safety structure with side impact protection beams;
Available eight-passenger seating capability with Stowable 2nd-Row PlusOne Seat™ (EX and EX with Leather);
All-new chassis and body structure with greatly enhanced body rigidity, new fully-isolated front and rear sub-frames and improved suspension design for best-in-class NVH, handling and ride comfort;
Innovative new Active Control Engine Mount System (ACM) and Active Noise Control (ANC) technology works to eliminate noise and vibration associated with VCM activation (EX with Leather and Touring models);
New One-Motion 60/40 Split 3rd-Row Magic Seat® with enhanced fold-down capability for improved versatility and ease of operation with three inches of additional third-row passenger legroom;
Available DVD Entertainment System with new, larger, 9-inch display, integrated remote control and wireless infrared headphones with personal surround sound, a minivan first;
Industry-leading Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation SystemTM with expanded Voice Recognition capabilities has new features including rearview camera and Zagat survey information for restaurants;
Upper and Lower Glove Compartment in instrument panel;
Touring models feature new Michelin PAX System™ and Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Location and Pressure Indicators for enhanced security and stability in the event of a loss of tire pressure;
Increased interior dimensions without a significant increase to the exterior dimensions;
Maintains the same length as the previous model while the width increases by one inch;
Class-leading third row legroom – up three inches from 2004 model; and
In-floor storage area with a lazy Susan storage console (EX and above).

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2005 Honda Pilot

New 250hp engine with DBW (Drive by Wire Throttle Control System)
Addition of Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with location indicator
Revised 4th and 5th gear ratio
VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) on EX-L models
Addition of driver seat position sensor and passenger seat weight sensor that correlate to front airbag deployment
New fuel tank design (40+ miles of range)
Slight frame changes to improve IIHS ratings to “Good” in all categories
Revised steering pump for enhanced on center feel
Revised IP: ambient light added plus a new 6-disc CD changer for EX and EX-L trim levels
Driver footrest added
Improved sunroof with wind deflector for EX-L trim
New integrated remote key fob
Keyless entry added for LX trim model
New Magnesium frame steering wheel
ULEV-2 Emissions rating
New exterior colors: Desert Rock, Steel Blue and Billet Sliver

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2005 Honda S2000
There are no changes to the 2005 Honda S2000.


2005 Acura Summary of Changes

RL
Powertrain
World’s first Super-Handling All-Wheel-Drive System™ (SH-AWD™)
3.5 liter VTEC V-6 engine
300 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque
5-speed Sequential SportShift automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted F1®-style paddle shifters
LEV2-ULEV emissions system
Body & Chassis

Unit-body with extensive use of high-tensile steel and aluminum
Lightweight aluminum front and rear subframes
Double-wishbone front suspension
Multi-link rear suspension
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) with Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps
4-wheel disc brakes with 4-piston front calipers, ABS, Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
17 inch alloy wheels
Interior

AcuraLink™ Satellite-Based Communication System with Real Time Traffic Information
Leather seating and genuine wood trim
Acura/Bose® DVD-Audio system including XM® Satellite Radio
Active Noise Cancellation system
HandsFreeLink™ Bluetooth wireless telephone interface
OnStar® service
Acura Keyless Access System
Dual-zone, Dual-mode Automatic Climate Control
Power moonroof
Power rear sunshade
Safety

Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure
Front dual-stage, dual-threshold airbags
Driver’s and front passenger’s side airbag
Standard side curtain airbags
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) with traction control

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RSX
Powertrain (Type-S only)

Engine modifications that boost the horsepower of the Type-S model to 210 at 7800 rpm
High performance camshafts
Larger intake duct
Large diameter exhaust pipe
High-flow catalytic converter
6-speed transmission optimized with a lower final gear ratio for quicker acceleration and carbon synchronizers replacing brass on 5th and 6th gears for a smoother shift feel
Chassis

Revised suspension tuning for increased handling precision and a smoother ride
Ride height reduced by 7 mm
More rigid stabilizer bars (front and back for Type-S, front for RSX)
Larger diameter front strut tower bar for Type-S
Inversely wound front springs
Refined steering system for enhanced feel and quicker response
Optimized braking system for increased hold, stopping power and feel
Larger 17-inch alloy wheels and high performance tires on the Type-S
Body rigidity increased by 15 percent in front and 21 percent in the rear
NVH reduced
Body

More aggressive exterior styling with redesigned front and rear fascias
Redesigned signature 5-sided Acura grille
Redesigned side sill garnish
Redesigned headlight and taillight assemblies
Deck lid spoiler added to Type-S models
Four new exterior colors: Magnesium Metallic, Vivid Blue Pearl, Jade Green Metallic, Blaze Orange Metallic
Interior

Deeply bolstered front seats with thicker cushioning material
New chrome and titanium-look accents

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MDX

Standard XM Satellite Radio
Acura HandsFreeLink Bluetooth wireless phone interface on all touring models
OnStar on all models equipped with navigation system
Larger fuel tank
6 Disc In-Dash CD player on models equipped with Rear Entertainment System
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system
Enhanced navigation system
Quicker response time
Additional voice recognition commands
More points of interest
Zagat Guide
LEV-2 ULEV emissions system
3 new exterior colors including Desert Rock Metallic, Billet Silver Metallic and Steel Blue Metallic

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TSX

XM® Satellite Radio
Heated Door Mirrors
4-way adjustable power passenger seat
Steering wheel mounted audio and cruise control switches are now illuminated

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TL

Front seat belt buckles mounted to seat frame
Sensors in the front passenger seat alert driver when occupant is out of a safe position for the side airbag

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NSX
Unchanged for 2005.




Modified by corey415 at 1:19 PM 9/2/2004

Jawad.

NSX unchanged fo 2005?
they probably won't sell a single one this year

EGlovr

but they sure as hell will sell those new RL's...

EGlovr - who listens to the local Acura dealership guys talk about the 05 RL like its the Holy Grail

azndng

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jawad &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">NSX unchanged fo 2005?
they probably won't sell a single one this year</TD></TR></TABLE>
sure they will, changes were made in 04 ,not much, but still change.

GetawayInMoscow

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jawad &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">NSX unchanged fo 2005?
they probably won't sell a single one this year</TD></TR></TABLE>

I thought they are going to stop making the NSX?

Jawad.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by azndng &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
sure they will, changes were made in 04 ,not much, but still change. </TD></TR></TABLE>

What? one more stich on the steering wheel leather wrap?

Redline96LX

The NSX will sell even less. The car doesnt sell. I can't BELIVE they still sell it, I mean I love it, I'm glad, but do they make any money on it? Who decided to cancell the HSC?
Damn Honda for what they did to the RL:
This was suppose to be better than everyone else, but NO. They had to sell out with this bullshit "sports sedan" thing. F1 paddles!!!! **** NOOOOOOOOOO!!!
What the hell? This is a luxury car for business people, like my dad, a realtor, and his RL. This paddle shifting is **** for ALL cars. The ONLY people that should be using paddle shift is F1 racers, other people, you need to SHIFT. Shift = manual. Automatic = no shift. Tiptronic blows, paddle automatic sucks, paddle manual sucks. I've tried em all, they all blow. I cant believe Acura's finest with all its new stuff got crapped with these awful plastic paddles behind the pedal. Think about their market. this is NOT, i repeat NOT a "sports sedan", as thats not even a word. Someone help them.

b16a2rida

THAT RL NASTY