The 2005 Honda CR-V uses a 2.4-liter inline-4 engine from Honda's K-series family, delivering roughly 166 horsepower. It’s a DOHC i-VTEC design, paired with an automatic transmission, and available with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive in the U.S. market.
Engine family and configuration
The engine is part of Honda's K-series family, a lightweight, all-aluminum block design that emphasizes smooth power delivery and reliability. In the CR-V, the 2.4-liter four is a double overhead camshaft (DOHC) design with Honda's i-VTEC variable valve timing to optimize both low-end torque and high-end horsepower.
Sub-variants and market differences
Within the K-series, several sub-variants exist (for example, K24A1, K24A4) depending on market and production year. The 2005 CR-V in North America commonly uses one of these 2.4-liter K-series variants tuned for the CR-V’s drivability requirements.
Key specifications
Below are the core engine specifications for the 2005 CR-V. This will help distinguish it from other Honda engines and model years.
- Displacement: 2.4 liters (2354 cc)
- Configuration: Inline-4
- Valvetrain: DOHC with i-VTEC
- Power: approximately 166 horsepower (varies by market)
- Torque: approximately 160 lb-ft (217 N·m)
- Fuel system: Multi-point fuel injection
- Transmission: 5-speed automatic (U.S. model; manual not offered in most markets for that year)
- Drivetrain options: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
The CR-V’s 2.4L i-VTEC engine is designed to deliver a broad power band suitable for daily driving and light cargo hauling, with an emphasis on ease of maintenance and longevity.
Summary
The 2005 Honda CR-V uses a 2.4-liter inline-4 engine from Honda's K-series, paired with an automatic transmission and available in FWD or AWD. Known for its balance of power and efficiency, the engine features DOHC, i-VTEC, and a design that supports reliability across the model's lifecycle.