Whats new for 05. Honda's changes for 2005 model year.

Some interesting information from Honda Canada.

2005 Civic Coupe models:
- SE continues on and adds keyless entry & console armrest
- New REVERB model introduced that offers skirt kit, 15" alloy wheels,
premium 6CD Audio, rear spoiler, and is exclusively available in
Taffeta White (a rarity for Canada)
- Magnesium Metallic available in all trims except the REVERB

2005 Civic Sedan models:
- DX-G trim level dropped
- SE continues on and adds keyless entry & console armrest
- LX-G model now comes with sunroof and alloy wheels
- Tango Red new colour all trims
- Fiji Blue Pearl available for Si Sedan model only

2005 Civic Sedan Hybrid:
- now available in Eternal Blue Pearl

2005 Accord 4 Cylinder Sedan models:
- DX model adds Side SRS and Side Curtain SRS
- all models add Side Curtain SRS
- all models add new solid red taillight design

2005 Accord V6 Sedan models:
- all models add Side Curtain SRS
- all models add new solid red taillight design

2005 Accord 4 Cylinder/V6 Coupe models:
- all models add Side Curtain SRS
- Graphite Pearl available in V6 MT model

2005 Accord Hybrid:
- available in Nighthawk Black Pearl, Satin Silver Metallic and Silver
Frost Metallic

2005 CR-V Models:
- Redesigned front and rear
- New 5-Speed Automatic transmission
- Vehicle Stability Assist, Side SRS & Side Curtain SRS on all trims
- Keyless entry added on LX model
- 16" steel wheels on LX, 16" alloy wheels on all other trims
- now available in Redondo Red Pearl, Cosmic Grey Pearl, and Opal
Beige Metallic (Chianti Red & Mojave Mist discontinued)

2005 Odyssey (details conveniently left out)
New colours: Desert Rock Metallic, Silver Pearl Metallic & Ocean Mist
Metallic

2005 Pilot:
- New engine: 250hp, 245ft lb torque
- LX trim level introduced to Canada with side roof rails, keyless
entry and alloy wheels
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System added on all trims
- EX model adds 6 Disc CD Changer
- EX-L model adds Sunroof, 6 Disc CD Changer and Vehicle Stability
Assist
- New Colours: Billet Silver Metallic, Steel Blue Metallic, Desert
Rock Metallic and Slate Grey Pearl

2005 Element:
- wheel covers on base Element
- new black cladding on Y-Package (certain exterior colours only)
- Side SRS on Y-Package only
- new colours: Magnesium Metallic, Cargo Khaki and Rallye Red

2005 S2000
- Silverstone Metallic returns to the Canadian market

2005 Insight:
- new Black/Titanium Fabric interior upholstery

 

you dont have the Si hatch?

 

We do, but it's called the Si-R. The Canadian Si sedan and coupe are
similar to the American EX models.

 

Disappointing that ESP (VSA) is not yet available in the Accord.

 

it wasnt listed on your model rundown... did they discontinue it?

 

Yes, we do, it's called the Si-R. Since it wasn't on the 05 list, I
can only guess that it will be discontinued, or unchanged. It really
isn't selling well in our market.

 

Why would someone buy an Si-R when they could buy an Acura RSX and get
another 9 ft-lbs of torque (132 vs 141) in addition to all the luxury
features for just a couple grand more?

 

A cost cutting downgrade? Or do they figure that since hardly
anyone in North America uses turn signals, the yellow turn signals
used in older models aren't of any use?

 

it doesnt sell well here, either. i think it looks too small and funky.

 

So there will be an Accord hybrid???

 

I think you meant "hardly anyone in the US" uses turn signals-as several
trips to Montreal have shown me that most 'nucks are quite competant
drivers.

 

the hybrid will be the v-6 and cost about 30k us.