Fog lamps, halogen headlights with projector technology, rear park assist, AWD, cruise control, XM radio, traction control, daytime running lamps and a navigation system all come standard.

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The CR-V comes in two- and four-wheel drive LX, EX and EX-L versions that all get a combined 23 miles per gallon and offer standard features including remote entry, chrome trim, halogen headlights and MP3 compatibility.

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The director, Curtis Hanson ("The River Wild, " "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle"), has done his film noir homework, yet his movie feels bright and new, as if he's piercing those long-ago Los Angeles nights with halogen headlights.

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