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2021 Honda CR-V
A 5-seat SUV with gas and hybrid choices and FWD and AWD availability.
2021 Honda CR-V is a 5-seat SUV with gas and hybrid choices. 2021 Honda CR-V offers FWD and AWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
5TRIMS
Gas + HybridPOWERTRAINS
5SEATS
75.8 cu ftMAX CARGO
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5TRIMS
Gas + HybridPOWERTRAINS
5SEATS
75.8 cu ftMAX CARGO
AUTOUNITE VEHICLE GUIDE
Know the 2021 Honda CR-V. Know what matters before you shop.
2021 Honda CR-V is a 5-seat SUV with gas and hybrid choices.
2021 Honda CR-V offers FWD and AWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
2021 Honda CR-V is part of the generation spanning the 2017 through 2022 model years.
60-SECOND AUTOUNITE BRIEF
The 2021 Honda CR-V, explained before the spec sheet.
AutoUnite starts with the choices that can change the decision, then keeps the deeper facts ready when you want to verify them.
Ask AutoUnite about this vehicleWhat it is
2021 Honda CR-V is a 5-seat SUV with gas and hybrid choices.
The lineup decision
2021 Honda CR-V has 5 named trims in the lineup shown here: Special Edition, LX, EX, EX-L, and Touring.
Power and efficiency
Powertrain choices shown for 2021 Honda CR-V include Gas and Hybrid.
Living with it
Equipment documented for this model year includes Adaptive cruise control, Advanced front airbags, Android auto, Anti-lock braking, Apple car play, Auto-dimming rearview mirror, Automatic emergency braking, and Automa...
POWER & EFFICIENCY
Understand how the vehicle changes underneath.
Powertrain choices shown for 2021 Honda CR-V include Gas and Hybrid.
Gas / HybridFWD / AWDUp to 48 combined mpgUp to 212 hp
SPACE & EVERYDAY LIFE
See what the numbers mean in daily use.
Equipment documented for this model year includes Adaptive cruise control, Advanced front airbags, Android auto, Anti-lock braking, Apple car play, Auto-dimming rearview mirror, Automatic emergency braking, and Automa...
5 seatsUp to 75.8 cu ft cargo
CHOOSE YOUR VERSION
Find the version that changes the decision.
2021 Honda CR-V has 5 named trims in the lineup shown here: Special Edition, LX, EX, EX-L, and Touring.
5 documented trimsFrom $27,000
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Start with what matters
2021 Honda CR-V is a 5-seat SUV with gas and hybrid choices.
2021 Honda CR-V offers FWD and AWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
2021 Honda CR-V is part of the generation spanning the 2017 through 2022 model years.
How the lineup breaks down
2021 Honda CR-V has 5 named trims in the lineup shown here: Special Edition, LX, EX, EX-L, and Touring.
The trim name matters because equipment, powertrain choices, capability and pricing can change as you move through the range.
LX
Gas · 1.5L DOHC Turbocharged In-Line 4-Cylinder · FWD
EX
Gas · 1.5L DOHC Turbocharged In-Line 4-Cylinder · FWD / Hybrid · eng_unknown|fp_f222782c8bd1d4f4 · AWD
EX-L
Gas · 1.5L DOHC Turbocharged In-Line 4-Cylinder · FWD
Touring
Gas · 1.5L DOHC Turbocharged In-Line 4-Cylinder · FWD / Hybrid · eng_unknown|fp_f222782c8bd1d4f4 · AWD
Powertrains, efficiency and capability
Powertrain choices shown for 2021 Honda CR-V include Gas and Hybrid.
Depending on the version, drivetrain choices shown include FWD and AWD.
up to 1,500 lb of towing in the highest documented version. Those are ceiling figures for the versions that carry the data, not promises for every trim.
1.5L DOHC Turbocharged In-Line 4-Cylinder
- Drive
- FWD / AWD
- Power
- Up to 190 hp
- Efficiency
- Up to 30 combined mpg
- Towing
- Up to 1,500 lb
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- Drive
- AWD
- Power
- Up to 212 hp
- Efficiency
- Up to 48 combined mpg
Interior, technology and everyday use
Equipment documented for this model year includes Adaptive cruise control, Advanced front airbags, Android auto, Anti-lock braking, Apple car play, Auto-dimming rearview mirror, Automatic emergency braking, and Automatic high beams. Some features can be standard on one trim, optional on another, or tied to a package.
Equipment worth knowing
- Adaptive cruise control
- Advanced front airbags
- Android auto
- Anti-lock braking
- Apple car play
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Safety evidence in context
This Guide includes 4 recalls, 329 complaints, 126 manufacturer communications, and 1 investigations. These are different kinds of records, not a reliability score or failure rate, and applicability can vary by version or powertrain.
Safety evidence stays separated by what it actually measures.
Crash-test observations, recalls, manufacturer communications and driver-assistance equipment are different evidence types. AutoUnite does not collapse them into an artificial score.
Ask AutoUnite which safety facts apply to the version you're considering.
What ownership looks like
Original manufacturer coverage shown here includes Basic: 3 years / 36,000 miles, Powertrain: 5 years / 60,000 miles, Seat belt: 15 years / 150,000 miles, and Rust perforation: 5 years / Unlimited miles. On a used or nearly new vehicle, remaining coverage depends on in-service date, mileage and eligibility.
What changed for this model year
The year-over-year record is not complete enough to say exactly what changed. A missing change record is not treated as proof that the vehicle carried over unchanged.
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DECIDE FIRST
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What Matters
- gas and hybrid powertrain choices across the main lineup
- 5-seat SUV layout
Watch This
- Fuel economy can change with powertrain and drivetrain
- Color availability can change by trim and configuration
Your Next Move
- Compare Special Edition and LX or choose any other trim in the lineup
- Choose a trim, then open Specs for the exact configuration you want to understand
Trim choices
Example configuration
Example: EX • FWD • Gas
30 MPG combinedEfficiency
GasEngine + powertrain
FWDDrivetrain
1,500 lbMax towing · this configuration
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