2021
Honda HR-V

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Available trims

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  • LX 2WD CVT
    Starts at
    $21,220
    28 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • LX AWD CVT
    Starts at
    $22,720
    27 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Sport 2WD CVT
    Starts at
    $23,170
    28 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • EX 2WD CVT
    Starts at
    $24,420
    28 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Sport AWD CVT
    Starts at
    $24,670
    26 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • EX AWD CVT
    Starts at
    $25,920
    26 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • EX-L 2WD CVT
    Starts at
    $26,020
    28 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • EX-L AWD CVT
    Starts at
    $27,520
    26 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Touring AWD CVT
    Starts at
    $29,340
    26 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Five-seat subcompact SUV
Front- or all-wheel drive
Versatile second-row Magic Seat
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto available
Honda Sensing active safety system available

The good & the bad

The good

Refined ride
Interior materials quality
Passenger space
Cargo versatility
Visibility

The bad

Underwhelming acceleration
Higher trims' reliance on touch-sensitive controls
Limited standard features
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Expert 2021 Honda HR-V review

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What Is the 2021 Honda HR-V?

The Honda HR-V is a five-seat subcompact SUV that competes with the Chevrolet Trax, Jeep Renegade, Mazda CX-3 and Nissan Kicks. It’s powered by a 141-horsepower, 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that works with a continuously variable automatic transmission. Front- and all-wheel-drive versions are available. 

What’s New on the 2021 Honda HR-V?

The Sport trim level adds privacy glass, but there are no other significant changes. 

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

Standard features include:

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • 5-inch multimedia screen
  • Bluetooth streaming audio
  • USB port
  • Cruise control
  • 60/40-split second-row Magic Seat

Available features include:

  • Power moonroof
  • 7-inch touchscreen multimedia system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
  • Heated front seats
  • Leather-trimmed seats
  • Automatic climate control
  • Push-button start
  • Honda Sensing suite of active safety features

Should I Buy the 2021 Honda HR-V?

The HR-V’s roomy, versatile cabin and large cargo area are advantages over most subcompact SUVs, and its interior quality and estimated gas mileage — especially with front-wheel drive — are additional strengths. Modest acceleration is the HR-V’s biggest drawback.

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

What Is the 2021 Honda HR-V?

The Honda HR-V is a five-seat subcompact SUV that competes with the Chevrolet Trax, Jeep Renegade, Mazda CX-3 and Nissan Kicks. It’s powered by a 141-horsepower, 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that works with a continuously variable automatic transmission. Front- and all-wheel-drive versions are available. 

What’s New on the 2021 Honda HR-V?

The Sport trim level adds privacy glass, but there are no other significant changes. 

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

Standard features include:

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • 5-inch multimedia screen
  • Bluetooth streaming audio
  • USB port
  • Cruise control
  • 60/40-split second-row Magic Seat

Available features include:

  • Power moonroof
  • 7-inch touchscreen multimedia system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
  • Heated front seats
  • Leather-trimmed seats
  • Automatic climate control
  • Push-button start
  • Honda Sensing suite of active safety features

Should I Buy the 2021 Honda HR-V?

The HR-V’s roomy, versatile cabin and large cargo area are advantages over most subcompact SUVs, and its interior quality and estimated gas mileage — especially with front-wheel drive — are additional strengths. Modest acceleration is the HR-V’s biggest drawback.

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Safety review

Based on the 2021 Honda HR-V base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
15.3%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
15.3%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
10 years old or newer from their original in-service date at the time of sale.
Basic
100 days / 5,000 miles
Dealer certification
112 point inspection
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Consumer reviews

88% of drivers recommend this car
4.5 / 5
Based on 51 reviews
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Comfort 4.5
Interior 4.4
Performance 4.4
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.5
Reliability 4.6

Most recent

  • By Adele from Reading, PA
    Owns this car
    October 28, 2024

    This is a perfect car for me (80 yrs old, 5’1”) it is

    This is a perfect car for me (80 yrs old, 5’1”) it is easy to get in and out, and I sit far enough from the steering wheel so I can drive with my arms in a much more comfortable position than in my 2009 Honda Civic I had before
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Cocoa barnes
    Owns this car
    June 17, 2024

    Problems with differential had to be addressed 7,000 in

    Problems with differential had to be addressed 7,000 in repairs now presently parking brake emission light is on continuously . What next? Need a recall on parking brake sensor system. I’m still under warranty
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By HondaHR-v owner from LA/CA
    Owns this car
    April 6, 2024

    Nice car for the money

    I chose the HR-V because it was small enough to fit down my driveway but was still an suv. The car is great but it doesn't have the features of my RAV-4. However, the new car, in the Sport model, has the updated features I wanted including navigation/Apple Car Play/Android Auto. The add ons by the dealer were not worth it and were ridiculously expensive.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Allan from Vestavia Hills Alabama
    Owns this car
    October 22, 2023

    I love my hr-v and use it for work. It works well.

    I have had my 2021 HR-V for a little over two years and not had one problem until recently. I was driving and had a SRS warning light come on. Found out it is in the passenger side frame. I purchased an extended warranty so I’m hoping that it is covered.I’m just wondering if this is a problem with other HR-Vs. Could you please check. Thanks
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By Kasi from Erath, Louisiana
    Owns this car
    July 30, 2023

    The biggest mistake of my life was purchasing a 20

    All my life I never owned a new car until 2021 when I finally got to purchase one I got the 2021 Honda HRV right off the showroom floor. 3 months later it was in the shop for 3 days because it would not start. I got it back and It was never the same sense. I called the dealership many times and they tell me that they fix the problem but they didn't because I can't even charge my phone in the car. I never thought I would be so disgusted by owning a new car.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Carrie from Nelsonville, Ohio
    Owns this car
    June 12, 2023

    My Review about the 2021 Honda H-RV

    We had Bought our 2021 Honda H-RV brand new and it has been a Great Vehicle over all, There are a couple few things that I would of liked a little differently, like for instance the power windows it has "auto" for the drivers side only, I personally would of liked it on both drivers and passangers side (But definitely not a big deal) and the compartment space's there Isn't Any other than the small glove box and a small one between the driver and passanger seat's" I personally like extra compartments " (but again not a big deal) And as far as anything that I would say that I do not like as for the car it's self is that when I roll down a window or open the sun roof there is some odd kind of Whistling noise "that drives my in sane" And it has been doing that every sense the day we bought it!!!🤪🤨🤔🥺🤯!! We have had our H-RV of course now for 2 years and the only Issues We have noticed was... In the past week there is two lights that came on in my information panel one say's "Emissions problem" and the other one says "Electric break system problem" and tells me to see my dealer.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Cathy smith from Massachusetts
    Owns this car
    April 26, 2022

    Great auto

    Perfect size for 70 year old woman. My only suggestion would be automatic back door hatch. Car drives great. Presently leasing thinking of purchase it when lease is up.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Maddy O from Kalispell, MT
    Owns this car
    June 15, 2021

    First new car and not a disappointment

    This car looks sporty on the outside but is fairly spacious for a small SUV. It’s around the same interior size as the old CR-Vs which I drove for 10 years prior. My only complaint is the lack of cup holders for the driver and passenger. Otherwise it is a great medium car.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Sandy Scruggs from Loganville
    Owns this car
    June 7, 2021

    Love my Honda

    I’ve only had this car for a little over a week now and it did take some getting use to being it’s smaller than the CR-V but I do like it and it handles well.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Polly from Buena Park, CA
    Owns this car
    June 4, 2021

    I love my new used car

    I absolutely love driving my car. It is such a smooth ride and the sound system isn’t bad either. I always have a nice drive while in it and it is very reliable when i need to step on the gas or need to brake.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Honda man from Cookeville tn
    Owns this car
    June 3, 2021

    Reliable but slow go

    Great car for the dough just under powerd is my only complaint needs a turbo bad but 30 mpg so far all around drives good got the awd and it's amazing I don't regret buying it very stylish and roomy but for a little more You can get in a crv with bigger and faster turbo don't settle if u can afford it but if your on a tight budget like me hrv is hard to beat
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By EJ1960 from Sunrise, FL
    Owns this car
    June 3, 2021

    Very nice car for the money

    We were looking for a car to replace our Spark. Our daughter had recently purchased a Civic and is very happy with it. We chose the HR-V because it is roomier and more comfortable for us. Looks nice and rides nice and fills all of our needs
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2021 Honda HR-V?

The 2021 Honda HR-V is available in 5 trim levels:

  • EX (2 styles)
  • EX-L (2 styles)
  • LX (2 styles)
  • Sport (2 styles)
  • Touring (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2021 Honda HR-V?

The 2021 Honda HR-V offers up to 28 MPG in city driving and 34 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2021 Honda HR-V?

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Is the 2021 Honda HR-V reliable?

The 2021 Honda HR-V has an average reliability rating of 4.6 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2021 Honda HR-V owners.

Is the 2021 Honda HR-V a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2021 Honda HR-V. 88.2% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.5 / 5
Based on 51 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.5
  • Interior: 4.4
  • Performance: 4.4
  • Value: 4.6
  • Exterior: 4.5
  • Reliability: 4.6

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