About 160 horsepower.
In 2003, the Honda CR-V was in its second generation and used a 2.4-liter inline-4 engine (the K24A1 family) that delivered roughly 160 hp at 5,800 rpm and 162 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. This output applied to the U.S.-market LX, EX, and EX-L trims, with a choice of a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission and either front-wheel drive or Honda’s Real-Time All-Wheel Drive system.
Engine specs
Key engine specifications for the 2003 US-spec CR-V are summarized below.
- Engine: 2.4-liter inline-4 (K24A1)
- Horsepower: 160 hp @ 5,800 rpm
- Torque: 162 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
- Transmission options: 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic
- Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive or Real-Time All-Wheel Drive
These figures reflect the standard configuration for the U.S. market in the 2003 model year across the common LX/EX trims.
Context and regional variations
Horsepower can vary slightly by market due to emissions regulations and tuning differences. In most non-U.S. markets, the CR-V of that generation used a similar 2.4-liter engine with power in the same general range, but exact horsepower ratings may differ by a few horsepower depending on local specifications.
Summary
The 2003 Honda CR-V delivers about 160 horsepower from its 2.4-liter engine, paired with either a manual or automatic transmission and available in FWD or Real-Time AWD configurations. This aligns with its identity as a practical, compact SUV rather than a high-performance model.