2021 Honda CR-V Trims Comparison

LX
The base LX comes reasonably well equipped, especially after last year's update. Features include:

• Turbocharged four-cylinder engine (190 horsepower)
• Continuously variable automatic transmission
• Automatic climate control
• Manually adjustable front seats
• 60/40-split folding rear seat
• Four-speaker audio system

Driver aids include:

• Forward collision warning (alerts you of a possible collision with the car in front)
• Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
• Collision mitigation braking (applies the brakes automatically to stop the vehicle to avoid or minimize a collision)
• Lane keeping assist (steers the CR-V back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
• Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Honda and the car in front)
• Automatic high beams

Special Edition
The Special Edition trim includes some former EX trim features, including:

• Heated front seats
• 7-inch touchscreen display
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
• Six-speaker audio system
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Remote engine start
• Proximity keyless entry and push-button start

EX
Stepping up to the EX trim adds a number of features on top of those on the Special Edition. Changes include:

• Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
• 18-inch wheels
• Tinted rear windows
• Sunroof
• Cargo cover
• Power-adjustable driver's seat

EX-L
This trim mostly mirrors the EX, but you do get:

• Power liftgate
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Leather upholstery
• Power-adjustable passenger seat
• Eight-speaker audio system

Touring
The top-of-the-line Touring trim includes all of the EX-L's equipment plus:

• LED headlights
• Roof rails
• Integrated navigation system
• Nine-speaker audio system
• Wireless phone charger