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2021 Honda HR-V
The 2021 Honda HR-V gets a very light update, led by new alloy-wheel designs on the Sport, EX, EX-L and Touring, with used prices from $17,050 at Kelley Blue Book. NHTSA lists four recalls, for the rearview camera and passenger seat sensor, and 63 complaints. EPA rates it 28 to 30 mpg combined.
Configurations4
Model/option labels2
Combined efficiency28–30 MPG/MPGe
Electric rangeNot listed
Decision answers4
What changed on the 2021 Honda HR-V
Honda's dealer guide (opens in a new tab) says the biggest news for 2021 involves the wheels on most trims: the Sport gets black-painted 18-inch alloys, the Touring new 17-inch machine-finished alloys with black-painted inserts, and the EX and EX-L the 17-inch alloys with gloss shark-gray inserts that appeared on the 2020 Touring. Carvana (opens in a new tab) calls it a very light late-cycle update in the first generation, and Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) adds new rear window tint on the Sport and a 7.0-inch touchscreen standard on all but the base LX.
Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) puts used 2021 HR-Vs at $17,050 for the LX to $22,300 for the Touring at a dealership, and rates fuel economy at 27/31 to 28/34 mpg city and highway. EPA rates the 2021 HR-V at 28 to 30 mpg combined and $2,100 to $2,250 a year in fuel, with front- or all-wheel drive.
Recalls and problems owners report
NHTSA lists four recall campaigns for the 2021 HR-V. 23V046000 and 24V384000 cover a design error in the audio display power circuit that may keep the rearview camera image from displaying when the engine is started with a key, and 24V064000 and 26V332000 cover a front passenger seat weight sensor that may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA: air bags with 21, electrical system with 15, unknown or other with 9, forward collision avoidance with 7, and service brakes and power train with 5 each. CarComplaints (opens in a new tab) tracks the year's problems by category, and ProblemsByVin (opens in a new tab) keeps a record.
2021 HR-V against the CX-30, Kona, Crosstrek and Kicks
EPA rates the 2021 HR-V at 28 to 30 mpg combined and $2,100 to $2,250 a year in fuel. The Nissan Kicks lists 33 at $1,900, the Mazda CX-30 25 to 28 at $2,250 to $2,500, the Subaru Crosstrek 25 to 35 at $1,800 to $2,500 including its plug-in hybrid, and the Hyundai Kona 27 to 120 at $600 to $2,300 including its electric version. The HR-V is ahead of the CX-30 and behind the Kicks.
Trim-by-trim specifications
The 2021 Honda HR-V: 5 trims compared.
Kelley Blue Book specifications, one row per trim.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | EPA city / hwy / comb | Seats | Basic warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX | 1.8-liter 4-cylinder (i-VTEC) | Automatic, CVT w/Sport Mode | 2WD | 141 | 127 | 28 / 34 / 30 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Sport | 1.8-liter 4-cylinder (i-VTEC) | Automatic, CVT w/Sport Mode | AWD | 141 | 127 | 27 / 31 / 29 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| EX | 1.8-liter 4-cylinder (i-VTEC) | Automatic, CVT w/Sport Mode | AWD | 141 | 127 | 27 / 31 / 29 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| EX-L | 1.8-liter 4-cylinder (i-VTEC) | Automatic, CVT w/Sport Mode | AWD | 141 | 127 | 27 / 31 / 29 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Touring | 1.8-liter 4-cylinder (i-VTEC) | Automatic, CVT w/Sport Mode | AWD | 141 | 127 | 27 / 31 / 29 mpg | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Trim | Curb weight | Length | Height | Wheelbase | Ground clearance | Turning circle | Fuel tank | Front headroom | Front legroom | Payload | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX | 2,906 lb | 170.4 in | 63.2 in | 102.8 in | 7.3 in | 37.4 ft | 13.2 gal | 39.5 in | 41.2 in | 1,320 lb | P215/55VR17 |
| Sport | 3,096 lb | 170.9 in | 63.2 in | 102.8 in | 6.9 in | 38.7 ft | 13.2 gal | 39.5 in | 41.2 in | 1,320 lb | P225/50VR18 |
| EX | 3,124 lb | 170.4 in | 63.2 in | 102.8 in | 6.7 in | 37.4 ft | 13.2 gal | 37.6 in | 41.2 in | 1,320 lb | P215/55VR17 |
| EX-L | 3,142 lb | 170.4 in | 63.2 in | 102.8 in | 6.7 in | 37.4 ft | 13.2 gal | 37.6 in | 41.2 in | 1,320 lb | P215/55VR17 |
| Touring | 170.4 in | 63.2 in | 102.8 in | 6.7 in | 37.4 ft | 13.2 gal | 41.2 in | 1,320 lb | P215/55VR17 |
Equipment by trim
Which 2021 Honda HR-V trim has what.
Std is standard, Opt is optional, a dash means Kelley Blue Book lists it as not available.
| Equipment | LX | Sport | EX | EX-L | Touring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | |||||
| Anti-theft alarm | Std | Std | Std | Std | – |
| Blind-spot alert | – | – | Std | Std | – |
| Child door locks | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Child-seat anchors | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Forward collision warning | – | – | Std | Std | – |
| Forward collision warning with automatic braking | – | – | Std | Std | – |
| Hill-start assist | Std | Std | Std | Std | – |
| Rearview camera | Std | Std | Std | Std | – |
| Side-view cameras | Std | – | – | – | – |
| Rear parking sensors | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | – |
| Electronic stability control | Std | Std | Std | Std | – |
| Traction control | Std | Std | Std | Std | – |
| Technology | |||||
| Text-message reader | – | Std | Std | Std | – |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | Std | Std | Std | Std | – |
| Bluetooth | Std | Std | Std | Std | – |
| Hands-free calling | Std | Std | Std | Std | – |
| Built-in internet access | – | Std | Std | Std | – |
| Satellite radio | – | – | Std | Std | – |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | – | Std | Std | Std | – |
| Steering-wheel audio controls | Std | Std | Std | Std | – |
| Touchscreen | – | Std | Std | Std | – |
| Comfort | |||||
| Heated front seats | – | – | Std | Std | – |
| Heated mirrors | – | – | Std | Std | – |
| Leather seats | – | – | – | Std | – |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | – | Std | – | Std | – |
| Tilt steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std | – |
| Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std | – |
| Cup holders | Std | Std | Std | Std | – |
| Folding rear seat | Std | Std | Std | Std | – |
| Exterior and convenience | |||||
| Alloy wheels | Std | Std | Std | Std | – |
| Fog lights | Opt | Std | Std | Std | – |
| Privacy glass | – | Std | Std | Std | – |
| Rear spoiler | Std | Std | Std | Std | – |
| Roof rails | – | Std | Std | Std | – |
| 12-volt power outlet | Std | Std | Std | Std | – |
| Power windows | Std | Std | Std | Std | – |
| Remote keyless entry | Std | Std | Std | Std | – |
| Remote engine start | Opt | Opt | – | – | – |
| Proximity keyless entry | – | – | Std | Std | – |
| Push-button start | – | – | Std | Std | – |
| Cruise control | Std | Std | Std | Std | – |
| Integrated garage-door opener | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | – |
| Rear-window defroster | Std | Std | Std | Std | – |
Complete certification table
4 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43313HR-V AWD | 1.8L 4-cylConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 27 | 31 | 29 | N/A |
| 43314HR-V AWD | 1.8L 4-cylConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S7) | Regular | 26 | 31 | 28 | N/A |
| 43311HR-V FWD | 1.8L 4-cylConventional | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 28 | 34 | 30 | N/A |
| 43312HR-V FWD | 1.8L 4-cylConventional | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S7) | Regular | 28 | 34 | 30 | N/A |
Model-specific answer center
4 answers for this exact family-year.
Q01What changed on the 2021 Honda HR-V versus the 2020 Honda HR-V?
Model year
Against the 2020 Honda HR-V: Drive designations added: All-Wheel Drive. Drive designations no longer listed: 4-Wheel Drive. Federal recall campaigns on file went from 5 for the 2020 to 4 for the 2021.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov certification records for both model years
Q02How do the 2021 Honda HR-V trims differ from one another?
Trims
All 5 trims share the 1.8-liter 4-cylinder (i-VTEC) making 141 hp. The Sport has AWD instead of 2WD and a text-message reader, fog lights, built-in internet access and 5 more as standard equipment over the LX. The EX has blind-spot alert, forward collision warning, forward collision warning with automatic braking and 5 more as standard equipment over the Sport. The EX-L has leather seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel as standard equipment over the EX.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q03What torque do the 2021 Honda HR-V's wheel nuts need?
Wheels and tires
The 2021 Honda HR-V owner's manual gives 80 lb-ft as the wheel-nut tightening torque. Source: 2021 Honda HR-V owner's manual. The 2020 model year has the same figure.
Source: Manufacturer owner's manual
Q04What size wheels does the 2021 Honda HR-V have?
Wheels and tires
The 2021 Honda HR-V's wheel diameter is 17 inches on the LX, EX, EX-L and Touring and 18 inches on the Sport. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications. The 2020 model year has the same figure.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
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