Honda CR-V review (2021 update) | Wheels Australia

The Honda CR-V has been updated for 2021 but can these changes propel it to the top of the competitive mid-size SUV segment? Dan Gardner walks you through the key updates of the new Honda CR-V

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[robertgarland]

Great review. I'm in the process of saving some money to buy a CR-V but I won't buy the 7 seat model. I think In my own personal opinion the 7 seat is really pointless in this car and it takes up so much room when in use or even when not in use. My only real concern about the CR-V has been the 1.5L turbo engine. I know honda engines are known for their reliability but still it's a tiny engine pushing all that weight around. I still would have prefered if Honda left the original 2.4L engine in the latest CR-V.

[MattyClivingthedream]

It would be interesting trying to get that spare wheel out from under the cargo floor.

[craiggoldberg]

what colour is this CRV, its beautiful!

[bheshrajguragai]

That’s the only option for that price in 7 seat.spend 70k and buy Kluger..

[jimmyk]

Looks cool Mostly okay except Small touch screen and no hybrid version compare to RAV4
I don’t know why Honda hasn’t launched
hybrid engine on other models yet...
With hybrid, odyssey and CRV will become hot sales in Australia for sure.

[barbarafallin]

That's ok I will keep my 2019 Honda CRV, 4wD, and the 2.4 engine, wait 8, 200 miles

[kingturk]

I have asked so many HONDA DEALERS EVEN SENT EMAILS.STILL NO ANSWER ....
So is the VTI LX available in BLACK EDITION with AWD obviously... .if not makes the CRV even worse.even with flower power RIMS.
Pls stop makeing those rims on these SUV cars.
Just makes them look CRAP

[rattlehead]

Wheels look like five leaf clovers lol, meh i think the up coming tuscan may be way to go

[baikal]

No manual option... 1.5t engine pushing a 1.7 tonne with a CVT.... No thanks Honda

[tp]

AUSTRALIANS Don't buy a Honda, they are closing multiple dealerships across the country and they are not being completely transparent with all the dealerships. Don't put you money on them until they are clear about their future in AU. Save yourselves a lot of trouble: buy a toyota/ Mazda/ Hyundai or Kia. They are all very comparable to Honda if not better

[tp]

Designwise, I think people with no background in automotive design could have better ideas. It puts the design team behind this car to shame. I am sure if Honda invested a bit more in the design they could have done a better job. The people taking decisions at Honda now have to leave, they are still living in the 1980's era clearly. I am not a honda fan since I see they have not done a lot of innovations for the last few years. Honda is still trailing behind, in Australia there are reports that a lot of honda dealerships will be closing. AUSTRALIANS: DO NOT BY A HONDA UNTIL THEY ARE CRYSTAL CLEAR ABOUT THEIR FUTURE, DON'T FALL IN HONDA'S TRAP OF REMAINING SILENT ON THE MATTER AND EXPECT YOU TO GIVE THEM YOUR MONEY, Get a Hyundai or Mazda or Toyota and you will be much safer. Save yourself a lot of trouble and don't buy a Honda - YOU DON'T NEED TO THANK ME FOR MY ADVICE

[LifeIsGoodThankYouGod]

Who would be Dumb as a cow to buy another brand new ICE car....Of course, unless you have no choice but to be dumb as a cow to an ICE/Hybrid car....how silly