<P> The 1999 European, Australian, and Asian CR - V models featured more drastic changes . Exterior alterations included a new front bumper, smoothed off rear bumper, and a smaller plastic radio antenna on the rear of the roof . "Nighthawk Black" was added to the list of paint choices, while "Passion Orange" disappeared . New dark blue pearl and red pearl shades replaced the former solid red and metallic blue hues . European models received an enlarged Honda emblem on the front grille, and a new metallic yellow paint in certain markets . </P> <P> In 2000, a Special Edition model was introduced in North America . The SE featured body - colored bumpers and side moldings, a body - colored hard spare tire cover, leather upholstery, CD / cassette audio deck, rear privacy glass, a Navtech navigation system, and chrome grille accent . Until 2001, the CR - V sold more than any other vehicle in its class . The North American models also received new exterior colors including Naples Gold Metallic and Taffeta White . Electron Blue was introduced in 2000 to replace Submarine Blue Pearl, while Satin Silver Metallic replaced Sebring Silver Metallic in 2001 . However, that year, sales of the Ford Escape and its clone, the Mazda Tribute, surpassed those of the CR - V . </P> <P> The Australian higher specification model was called the "Sport". It was added at the time of the first facelift and included body - colored bumpers, mirrors, door handles, and hard rear spare wheel cover . It also included alloy wheels, roof rails, and a large glass sunroof . The CR - V became the country's best - selling SUV in 2000, outselling the Toyota Landcruiser for the first time . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> Second generation (RD4--RD9) </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> Overview </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Production </Th> <Td> 2001--2006 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Model years </Th> <Td> 2002--2006 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Assembly </Th> <Td> Swindon, England Ayutthaya, Thailand Sayama, Japan Ping - Tung, Taiwan Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines India Karawang, Indonesia Wuhan, China (Dongfeng Honda) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Designer </Th> <Td> Mitsuhiro Honda (1999) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> Body and chassis </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Related </Th> <Td> Honda Civic (seventh generation) Honda Element Honda Integra DC5 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> Powertrain </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Engine </Th> <Td> 2.0 L K20A1 I4 2.0 L K20A4 I4 2.2 L N22A2 turbo diesel I4 2.4 L K24A1 I4 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Transmission </Th> <Td> 5 - speed manual 4 - speed automatic 5 - speed automatic </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> Dimensions </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Wheelbase </Th> <Td> 2,620 mm (103 in) 2,625 mm (103.3 in) (post-facelift) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Length </Th> <Td> 4,535 mm (178.5 in) 4,600 mm (180 in) (post-facelift) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Width </Th> <Td> 1,785 mm (70.3 in) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Height </Th> <Td> 1,680 mm (66 in) 2002--2004 1,700 mm (67 in) 2002--2004 2WD 1,750 mm (69 in) 2002--2004 4WD 1,759 mm (69.3 in) 2005--2006 2WD 1,780 mm (70 in) 2005--2006 4WD 1,800 mm (71 in) 2005--2006 2WD / 4WD </Td> </Tr> </Table>

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