2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid Review
Price Range: $17,200 - $32,998





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7.9
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edmunds TESTED
It was merely a matter of time until Honda hybridized its wildly popular CR-V. Everything we've come to expect and admire about the standard CR-V has been carried over. But, as smoothly as the 2021 CR-V Hybrid drives, its lackluster acceleration leaves us wishing for just a bit more grunt. Also it doesn't seem to have markedly better real-world fuel economy than the non-hybrid version.
2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What's new
- Last year's base LX trim is no longer available
- Part of the fifth CR-V generation introduced for 2017
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Illinois
$115/mo for CR-V Hybrid EX
CR-V Hybrid EX
vs
$195/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
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5 out of 5 starsCorn Doc, 04/19/2021
2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
The new Hybrid CRV we bought for my wife has been exactly what she wanted - comfortable ride, good storage capacity, very good mileage in town, nice look and easy to drive. The safety features are what sold us on it - all are smooth and feel totally under control - the lane keeper almost drives for you and the adjustments are easy. The only downside is the fuel economy on the highway. … In town we can get over 40 mpg average but on the interstate at 75 mph its more like 30 mpg. Overall, we are very pleased with the purchase. Update 4-17-23:. We love the CRV. Very roomy and comfortable back seats with wide opening doors, which makes it easy to get car seats in and out. The only downside to a hybrid we didn't realize is that fuel economy dropped 10-20% in the southern Indiana winter. If I live North I wonder how bad that would be.
Impressive vehicle with everyday people
5 out of 5 starsKaya , 05/14/2021
2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
I have been shopping past two month hybrid suvs and narrowed between RAV4 hybrid and Honda CRV Hybrid. After maybe 10-12 most important comparisons I decided Honda CRV Hybrid EX-L model. My top reasons to pick this car over RAV4 hybrid; 1) both interior and exterior significantly better materials used. Honda CRV interior quality superb, clean, simple, easy to use and stylish. It’s like … Acura grade set up. Exterior paint, quality of parts (side mirrors installed over body of the car vs. RAV4 on the door which shakes if you close the door fast) and many more... 2) Almost every exist technology is standard at CRV hybrid while RAV4 only upper trims. Lane departure, Cruise assist, speed maintain auto, blind spot, back up camera with sensors and a few more! I found same features only at RAV4 XSE model which is $37K vs. Honda $32K. 3) Handling is fantastic: It’s a car for every day driving, quiet, comfortable and smooth handling vs. RAV4 is sporty and less quiet and smooth. It’s more off road suitable. 4) Honda AWD system vs RAV4: Honda us traditional AWD system which main engine and electric engine handles together vs. RAV4 back tires are connected to only the electric engine and delays integration a few seconds, and power might lack! 5) Honda is more roomy interior both seating and the truck space (except the under cover area in the trunk. No spare time, but air compressor) 6) the leather seats are better quality in Honda vs RAV4. 7) Honda was offering 0% interest for up to 48-59 months but Toyota only offers max 3 years; longer terms quite a bit higher APR. 8) Toyota about $4-6K higher price vs. comparable trims of Honda.
I’m sure I am forgetting a few more. However my point is; I’m very happy to decide 2021 Honda CRV HYBRID EX-L over Toyota as overall great car great value!
It is so quiet, smooth and has incredible MPG!
5 out of 5 starsKent in TUS, 02/19/2021
2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
I leased this vehicle for my ministry/business and it was the best decision I have made regarding a fuel efficient, almost self-driving 5 person seating SUV that can go almost 600 miles on one tank of gas! As gas prices continue to escalate, I know that I am saving our ministry/business money everyday.
Picked up a lease for a great ride.
4 out of 5 starsDavid, 01/13/2021
2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Very nice car to drive, easy and controlled driving experience, real world mpg is about 35 for me, mostly city. And I drive slow, so no way 40 is realistic. But, auto headlights, drive assist, backup camera, heated seats, sound system is nice. Only complaint is misleading mpg estimate.
2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid video
2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid Review: One Year and 17K Miles in Our Honda Hybrid SUV | Long-Term Review
The Honda CR-V Hybrid is a small hybrid SUV that we added to our long-term fleet and have spent the last year driving it around Southern California. In this video, Travis Langness from Edmunds reviews what it was like to live with the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid for the past year. Travis talks about all the things you should know about the CR-V Hybrid, including its mpg… numbers, how it handles on the road, how comfortable the interior is, and so much more. The hybrid SUV market has exploded in recent years, and the CR-V Hybrid has been a popular choice for those looking for a compact SUV. But is it the right hybrid SUV for you and your lifestyle? We drove it for a year to answer this question and more. This is our long-term review of the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid.
2021 CR-V Hybrid Highlights
EX
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $30,560 |
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Engine Type | Hybrid |
Combined MPG | 38 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $115/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 33.2 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | all wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the CR-V Hybrid models:
- Collision Mitigation Braking System
- Detects and warns of potential front impacts and automatically engages the brakes to mitigate or prevent a collision.
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Monitors the vehicle's position in its lane with a camera and automatically corrects your course to prevent an inadvertent lane departure.
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow
- Adjusts the speed to maintain a set distance from traffic ahead and can bring the vehicle down to a stop.
NHTSA Overall Rating
5 out of 5 starsThe National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverall5 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverall5 / 5
- Side Barrier RatingOverall5 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront Seat5 / 5Back Seat5 / 5
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of Rollover16.4%
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