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Corn Doc, 04/19/2021
updated 04/19/2023
2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
39 of 39 people found this review helpful

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.

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5 out of 5 stars

Impressive vehicle with everyday people

Kaya , 05/14/2021
2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
88 of 90 people found this review helpful

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!

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5 out of 5 stars

It is so quiet, smooth and has incredible MPG!

Kent in TUS, 02/19/2021
2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
27 of 27 people found this review helpful

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.

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4 out of 5 stars

Picked up a lease for a great ride.

David, 01/13/2021
2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
67 of 70 people found this review helpful

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.

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Road runner, 06/25/2021
2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
20 of 20 people found this review helpful

We all know the CR-V is an amazing car. I'm writing this review because I've had my 2020 Touring Hybrid for 16 months, since March 2020. I've ready many times that people's "real" mileage isn't meeting the EPA specs, yet I am averaging 38-40 mpg, right on target. I've driven many different scenarios: in crawling traffic, 3 hr weekend trips at highway speeds in the mountains or to the beach, with an empty trunk, packed full for college move in, and of course many local trips around DC and the 'burbs (ranging 1-45 miles.) Even air conditioning doesn't negatively impact the mileage. In the past 16 months I've probably had 2 tanks where my average was less than 38 mpg (it was around 35 mpg instead) so I am not sure what others are complaining about? My least favorite thing about this car is the tone when using the electric mode (to warn pedestrians), but it does work and is required. The sound is more pleasant than Toyota's, but both are too loud in my opinion.

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