Visual difference between '07 and '08

[craig78681]

Silly question of the day: is there a straightforward way to determine whether a V that passes me is a 2007 or 2008 model? How about LX vs EX? Obviously, I can live in ignorance and maintain my quality of life. I'm just curious.

[lizzurd]

Silly question of the day: is there a straightforward way to determine whether a V that passes me is a 2007 or 2008 model? How about LX vs EX? Obviously, I can live in ignorance and maintain my quality of life. I'm just curious.

Without taking into account possible changes in colour options between the two years they are identical on the outside. LX models will have steel wheels from the factory while EX/EXL models will have alloy wheels.

[craig78681]

One difference I have noted is that the plastic piece above the license plate on our '08 LX is black while others I see on the road are a shiny silver.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2187/1573805773_5ffba992c2.jpg

[lizzurd]

One difference I have noted is that the plastic piece above the license plate on our '08 LX is black while others I see on the road are a shiny silver.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2187/1573805773_5ffba992c2.jpg

Forgot about that.....LX's have black trim in place of someof the chrome trim on EX/EXL models.

[craig78681]

LX models will have steel wheels from the factory...
And those are some really ugly wheels. I can say that since I own 4 of 'em.

[rdorman]

I was going to buy an LX until I saw the wheels... bought a EX. Besides, it had some other nice items that comes with it but the wheels really turned me off.

[aslguy]

Externally they're the 2007s and 2008s are indistinguishable. The only difference is with the 2008 EX-L; it has dual-zone automatic climate control and a power driver's seat.

[cderalow]

2008 v 2007 : no physical external difference, minor interior changes for EX-L dual zone climate control, better sound system, power driver seat, no changes in EX/LX

EX-L: chrome grill & tailgate trim, body colored door handles and mirrors, tinted windows
EX: chrome grill & tailgate trim, tinted windows
LX: black grill & tailgate trim

2WD/AWD: sticker/underbits

[lazypineapple]

LX has black Mirrors and door handles, too
EX-L has rear camera above license plate
in USA

[cr-vtec]

LX has black Mirrors and door handles, too
EX-L has rear camera above license plate
in USA


Actually, Not all EX-L have a rear camera, only the EX-L with Navigation. Thought I'd correct you on that.:)

[2RedV's]

And those are some really ugly wheels. I can say that since I own 4 of 'em.That beautiful Tango Red is begging you for some nice aftermarket wheels!

[jsw2233]

I was going to buy an LX until I saw the wheels... bought a EX. Besides, it had some other nice items that comes with it but the wheels really turned me off.

I bought the LX and thought the steel wheels look better than plastic covers in some other car's base models and I don't need to worry about scratches and cleaning too much. The LX gets the same performance and safety features as upper models which I cared most. Besides, it comes with a safety feature that other models don't: without sunroof, the LX body structure is the most rigid and safest of all! ;)

[AmandaT]

In Oz we have the models called CRV, CRV- Sport, and CRV Luxury.

i see LX, Ex etc and have not idea, which one mine is ( base standard version)

main reason is to make sure i have the correct model number in my profile

cheers

amanda

[craig78681]

In Oz we have the models called CRV, CRV- Sport, and CRV Luxury.

i see LX, Ex etc and have not idea, which one mine is ( base standard version)

In the US the base standard version is LX.

[2RedV's]

In Oz we have the models called CRV, CRV- Sport, and CRV Luxury.

i see LX, Ex etc and have not idea, which one mine is ( base standard version)

main reason is to make sure i have the correct model number in my profile

cheers

amandaLX is the North American base model. Steel wheels, no sunroof, etc.

EX comes with alloy wheels, sunroof, etc.
EX-L is an EX with leather and some other misc. goodies.

[twinspark]

My 2007 CR-V has just had its first service. I had a shufty round the showroom whilst waiting.

On both the ES and EX models, I noticed that the stalks were labelled differently for the fog light functions, the variable speed wiper was now notched with 4 positions and it would appear that the headlight washers work with the press of a button to the left of the steering column and not automatically if you wash the windscreen with the lights on.

As these are all interior things. I don't think there is any way to readily tell the 2 years apart.

Gordon.

[samerjb]

LX is the North American base model. Steel wheels, no sunroof, etc.

EX comes with alloy wheels, sunroof, etc.
EX-L is an EX with leather and some other misc. goodies.

In the Middle east we still have the 3 classes but with different equipments:
RVi is the base model: identical to LX
RVSi (Cloth) is fully loaded but no leather & no power driver seat (EX).
RVSi (leather) is the EX-L but no navigation.

The sales manager told me every car in its class did not have a navigation & people were not ready to pay extra for it. Here our V's are made in Japan. '07 & '08 are identical in every aspect. We have got the mirror signals but not powered. Obviously we don't have heated seats or heated mirrors but we do have dual (extra powerful) Ac. We also lack the Tango Red :(
I bough a CRV yesterday but have not received it yet. RAV4 is 3 K ($) more in price for exactly the same equipment as EX. We don't have a V6 or turbo here. the out lander has less storage capacity & the X-trail is plain ugly.
I can help with more details about cars status here is you are interested :)
Have a good day :)

[jeprox]

One difference I have noted is that the plastic piece above the license plate on our '08 LX is black while others I see on the road are a shiny silver.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2187/1573805773_5ffba992c2.jpg

tint the windows and if you dont have enough cash for wheels, slap on some chrome wheel skins.
i have the chrome wheel skins on mine, looks pretty good. :D

[trobs29]

I think I also noticed that the antenna on the '08 CRVs have a sort of spiral design around it. For the '07 CRVs, it's just straight. Correct me if I'm wrong, though. :D

[rally cr-v]

I think I also noticed that the antenna on the '08 CRVs have a sort of spiral design around it. For the '07 CRVs, it's just straight. Correct me if I'm wrong, though. :D

EX-L's have X M radio has the Spiral External antenna .... without X M has a plain ant. ....

On the Civic's, rear mounted ant is Hybrid Civic , with the spiral it has Navigation ...




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