2021 Honda CR-V price and specs

Honda’s critical rival to the Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4 has been given a facelift for 2021, while fixed pricing comes into effect from July 1, 2021.

The CR-V has a tweaked exterior and revised model line-up, with more standard equipment at the bottom end of the range and the Honda Sensing suite of driver assists on all 1.5-litre turbocharged models.

UPDATE, 03/03/21: Honda has upped prices on the updated CR-V after its launch late in 2020. The updated price list is below.

UPDATE, 14/07/21: We’ve updated our article with the new fixed drive-away pricing under Honda’s Price Promise.

Entry-level Vi models still miss out on Honda Sensing, however, which means base buyers don’t get autonomous emergency braking.

Along with revised equipment levels, the CR-V debuts a new naming structure for Honda. Vi models are powered by the entry-level, non-turbocharged petrol engine, VTi models run with a turbocharged 1.5-litre unit.

All seven-seat models now have a 7 in their name, and all-wheel drive has been added to the model designation on relevant cars.

Outside, the 2021 CR-V has new bumpers, a new grille design and accents, and a range of new wheel designs. The colour palette has also expanded.

Honda has redesigned the centre console for 2021, with more easily accessible storage and a wireless phone charging pad for VTi L and VTi LX AWD models.

The base Vi gains Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

The VTi L7 has also gained LED headlights, LED fog lights, and privacy glass.

The CR-V is already a critical cog in the Honda Australia line-up, but its role will grow as Honda moves from its current sales setup to a smaller, head-office-run dealer network and shrunken model range.

Pricing

2021 Honda CR-V Vi: $35,300
2021 Honda CR-V VTi: $38,300
2021 Honda CR-V VTi 7: $40,300
2021 Honda CR-V VTi X: $41,200
2021 Honda CR-V VTi L AWD: $45,500
2021 Honda CR-V VTi L7: $48,700
2021 Honda CR-V VTi LX AWD: $53,200

All prices are drive-away.

Engines

The 2021 Honda CR-V is available with a choice of two engines.

The base engine, only offered on the cheapest model, is a 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder producing 113kW of power and 189Nm of torque, mated with a continuously-variable transmission (CVT).

The other engine is a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder. Although it’s smaller than the base engine, the turbocharged motor offers 140kW and 240Nm.

It’s also paired with a CVT as standard, and front- or all-wheel drive options are available.

Fuel Economy

The 2021 Honda CR-V uses 7.0L/100km on the combined cycle in VTi guise, 7.3L/100km in the VTi 7, VTi X and VTi L7, 7.4L/100km in the VTi L AWD and VTi LX AWD, and 7.6L/100km in the Vi.

It runs on 91RON regular unleaded fuel and has a 57L fuel tank.

Dimensions

The 2021 Honda CR-V measures up at 4635mm long, 1855mm wide and 1679mm tall, with a 2660mm wheelbase.

In five-seat CR-V models, there’s 522L of cargo space. This expands to 1084L with the second row folded when measured to the window.

In seven-seat models, there’s 150L of cargo space. Fold the third row and this expands to 472L, and fold the second row and there’s 936L measured to the window.

The Honda CR-V has a braked towing capacity of 1500kg in five-seat models and 1000kg in seven-seat models.

Servicing and Warranty

Servicing takes place every 12 months or 10,000km – whichever comes first.

From July 1, 2021, the first five services are capped at $125. That means the CR-V costs just $625 to service over the first five years, down from $1560 previously.

The CR-V is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

Safety

The CR-V has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, on the back of testing conducted in 2017.

Base Vi models miss out on autonomous emergency braking and lane-keep assist, although it is available on the rest of the range as part of the Honda Sensing suite of driver assistance functions.

The Honda Sensing suite also includes adaptive cruise control and lane- and road-departure warning. LaneWatch blind-spot monitoring is standard on the VTi X and up.

There are standard front, front-side and curtain airbags, and the curtain airbags extend to the third row in seven-seat models.