2021 Honda HR-V

The 2021 Honda HR-V is offered in four trims: LX, Sport, EX, and EX-L. The base LX trim comes standard with LED daytime running lights and taillights, plus 17-inch alloy wheels. The Sport trim adds more style with fog lights, roof rails, a gloss-black exterior trim, and 18-inch alloy wheels. The EX trim adds a sunroof, and the top-of-the-line EX-L is similar but adds more convenience features.

All models of the 2021 Honda HR-V are equipped with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 141 horsepower and 127 pound-feet of torque and is mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). The CVT pairs well with the engine. The Honda HR-V gets you around town and through highway cruises with the same control and confidence as any larger SUV. All trim levels have all-wheel drive as an option.

With outstanding fuel mileage estimates for a subcompact SUV, the 2021 Honda HR-V gets 28 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. With all-wheel drive, it gets 27 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway.

Fuel economy is the HR-V's main advantage, but drivers don't have to make sacrifices for those numbers. The HR-V is fun to drive, has good composure during sharp turns, and handles great, thanks to both its small size and Honda's polished driving mechanics. The braking is sharp but controlled, while the suspension helps cancel out noise, bumps, and vibrations.

Front-wheel drive HR-V models have 24.3 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats, which is excellent for the subcompact category. With folded rear seats, that cargo space becomes 58.8 cubic feet. All-wheel-drive models have 23.2 cubic feet behind the rear seats and, depending on the trim, you get either 55.9 or 57.6 cubic feet with all seats down. Five adults will have plenty of legroom, and cloth upholstery comes standard, with leather available.

The cabin is appointed with modern textured surfaces and pleasant finishing. The standard infotainment system has easy-to-use physical controls with a 5-inch display, a USB port, Bluetooth, and a four-speaker stereo. A 7-inch touch screen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, navigation, HD Radio, satellite radio, a six-speaker stereo, and a second USB port are available. Drivers can also upgrade the HR-V with proximity keyless entry, automatic climate control, remote start, and a moonroof.

The 2021 HR-V has very high safety ratings by trusted crash and safety test authorities, thanks to SmartVent front side and front side-curtain airbags and other excellent safety features. Plenty of advanced safety features come standard, such as a blind-spot LaneWatch camera and adaptive cruise control. Automatic high-beam headlights, a multi-angle rearview backup camera, and automatic emergency braking are also included.