2021 Honda CR-V near Iowa City

2021 Honda CR-V Overview

If you want to purchase or lease a compact crossover as your next vehicle, then you are almost certainly considering the 2021 Honda CR-V. The CR-V does just about everything well, continues to set the standard for this segment and has earned more awards than any other crossover. The Brad Deery Honda leases near me that area drivers are benefiting from are available for all four trims: the base LX, up-level EX, well-equipped EX-L and range-topping Touring. Honda made significant changes to the previous model, including an exterior makeover and many additional standard driver assists. The updates for 2021 are more subtle but include refinements and additions to the standard and optional features.

Exterior - Honda Dealer serving Iowa City IA

Our location serving Iowa City Davenport Moline West Burlington offers the CR-V with either front- or all-wheel drive. This is relevant to the exterior section because the bodies differ slightly. The FWD wheelbase is 104.8 inches whereas the AWD wheelbase is 104.7 inches. In both cases, the overall length is the same at 182.1 inches as is the width at 73.0 inches. The AWD 2021 Honda CR-V near Iowa City is a bit taller—66.5 vs 66.1 inches—and offers a tad more minimum ground clearance: 8.2 vs 7.8 inches. There are also minor differences regarding approach angle, departure angle, curb weight and weight distribution. The base model has 17-inch alloy wheels. The middle two trims have 18-inch wheels, and the top-of-the-line Touring boasts special 19-inch wheels with machined-finished alloy and gray inserts. The LX and EX trims have a manual liftgate, and the EX-L and Touring trims feature a power liftgate.

Interior - 2021 Honda CR-V near Iowa City IA

The 2021 Honda CR-V near Iowa City is a compact crossover SUV with two rows that provide seating for five. Note that headroom differs a bit based on trim. The base LX provides 40.1 inches of front headroom and 39.2 inches of rear headroom. Due to cabin enhancements, the other three trims provide 38.0 inches of front headroom and 39.1 inches of rear headroom. Legroom is the same regardless of trim. Front legroom is 41.3 inches, and rear legroom is 40.4 inches. Cargo volume is also the same regardless of trim. The cargo area behind the second row measures 39.2 cubic feet, and the cargo area with the rear seat folded measures 75.8 cubic feet. Automatic temperature control, 60/40-split folding rear seating, a four-speaker audio system, a 5-inch LCD display and a USB port are all standard. The EX trim adds push-button ignition, dual-zone climate control, additional USB ports, 7-inch touchscreen, a sunroof and tinted rear glass. The EX-L adds leather upholstery, a power-adjustable driver’s seat and an eight-speaker sound system, and the Touring adds premium nine-speaker audio and wireless charging.

Honda CR-V Mechanical specs

As mentioned in the exterior discussion, the 2021 Honda CR-V near Iowa City is available with both all-wheel and front-wheel drive, and there are Brad Deery Honda leases near me for both configurations. All non-hybrid CR-V models have a turbocharged inline-four-cylinder engine that makes 190 horsepower at 5600 rpm and 179 pound-feet of torque at 2000-5000 rpm. Honda mates this engine to a continuously variable transmission. Powertrain features include overdrive, idle-stop, hill start assist and selectable driving modes that let you optimize performance for your current needs. The EX trim and above also feature a remote engine start system.