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2021 Honda CR-V

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$25,350

starting MSRP

Key specs

Base trim shown

SUV

Body style

Gasoline

Fuel type

30

Combined MPG

5

Seating capacity

182.1” x 66.1”

Dimensions

Front-wheel drive

Drivetrain

Overview

(121 reviews)

The good:

  • Large cargo area
  • Gas mileage, especially the hybrid
  • Roomy backseat
  • Steering
  • More console storage than class norm
  • Interior quality

The bad:

  • Off-the-line acceleration
  • Firm ride
  • Touchscreen size, cluttered menus
  • No 360-degree camera system or panoramic moonroof

5 trims

Starting msrp listed lowest to highest price

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Notable features

  • Five-seat compact SUV
  • All-wheel drive available on all models
  • Choice of drivetrains, including a hybrid
  • Continuously variable automatic transmission
  • Android Auto and Apple CarPlay available
  • Automatic emergency braking standard

2021 Honda CR-V review: Our expert's take

What Is the 2021 Honda CR-V?

The five-seat CR-V is Honda’s entry in the compact SUV class. It comes with front- or all-wheel drive and a choice of conventional or hybrid powertrains. Gas-only versions are powered by a 190-horsepower, turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that works with a continuously variable automatic transmission. Hybrid versions feature two electric motors and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that make 212 hp total.  Competitors include the Nissan Rogue, Subaru Forester and Toyota RAV4

What’s New on the 2021 Honda CR-V?

A new Special Edition trim level slots between the LX and EX trims this year. 

What Features in the 2021 Honda CR-V Are Most Important?

  • Standard active safety features include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control and automatic high-beam headlights.
  • Automatic climate control on all trim levels
  • 5-inch display screen standard; 7-inch touchscreen optional
  • Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity optional

Should I Buy the 2021 Honda CR-V?

The CR-V is one of the more spacious choices among compact SUVs, with a well-finished interior and good fuel economy. It comes with a competitive assortment of advanced safety features, and an available fuel-sipping hybrid powertrain is a plus. But you’ll have to step up from the base LX trim to get a touchscreen multimedia system and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Consumer reviews

(121 reviews)
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.9
  • Interior 4.8
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.9
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Most recent consumer reviews

Bought a 2021 for my son as this is his first car.

Bought a 2021 for my son as this is his first car. My wife and I went to every dealership and decided if we wanted reliability for a teenager with all the new features for a new driver it was the Honda CRV. So far so good. The car is not going to win any races which I am OK with as its perfect for a soon to be 16yr old. My son absolutely loves everything about the car and for the last few months he had been practicing in a 4 door F-150 so this car is super easy for him to drive. I really like that it has the lane assist thing. When he gets to close to the shoulder the steering wheel brings him back in plus the back up camera and other safety features it was a no brainer for us. Gas mileage is excellent on this car and the moon roof is an added touch for our new driver.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Does recommend this car
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Honda CRV and Tires

Car gets excellent mileage if you drive sensible. No jackrabbit starts. The only thing that I would have done differently whenpurchasing the car would have been to swap out the Hankook tires (which are terrible) for Michelin tires. I had the same problem with my Honda Odyssey. When I purchased Michelins after I needed new tires the ride improved tremendously.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Not for me

This car is very hollow I’m a previous jeep owner. I’m 14 years and this car is all over the road. It drives like I’m on a canoe and I got it when it had 12 miles on it now it has 14,000 miles on it and it’s worse than it. Otherwise, it’s very hollow it’s very like an empty shell. I don’t like this car at all. The dashboard on the link hasn’t worked since right after I got it and I kept bringing it back I don’t know I wouldn’t recommend this car to anyone. I brought it back eight times and they kept saying there was nothing wrong with it now they want me to put all this money in this car because a miracle to Jesus they found the problem…. I don’t like to be taken advantage of like that I’m a single mother with a special-needs kid and I’m poor so if I’m paying my money for something I wanted to work right that’s fair and I wasn’t dealt with fear at all. actually, I think I was given this car as a punishment for a review that I left on a previous one, so they gave me this because they were angry, and this is the reason why every time I brought it back they never fixed it till now that is so bad. I have to put all this money into it. I think it’s just retaliation. I will never come back to Honda to buy another car..

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Safety

Based on the 2021 Honda CR-V base trim.
Combined side rating front seat
5
Combined side rating rear seat
5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5
Overall rating
5
Overall side crash rating
5
Risk of rollover
16.4%
Rollover rating
4
Side barrier rating
5
Side barrier rating driver
5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5

Warranty

New car and Certified Pre-Owned programs by Honda True Certified+
New car program benefits
Bumper-to-bumper
36 months/36,000 miles
Corrosion
60 months/unlimited distance
Powertrain
60 months/60,000 miles
Roadside assistance
36 months/36,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Maximum age/mileage
Less than 12 months or 12,000 miles from their original in-service date.
Basic warranty terms
4 years/48,000 if vehicle purchased within warranty period 1 year 12,000 miles if vehicle purchased after warranty period expired
Powertrain
7 years/100,000 miles
Dealer certification required
182-point inspection
Roadside assistance
Yes
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