2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid Touring

The 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid Touring was the highest trim level of the CR-V Hybrid lineup that year. Overall, it is positioned as a vehicle that offers good fuel economy, standard AWD, practical interior space, and a comprehensive set of features.

Core Specifications

• Powertrain: 2.0L 4-cylinder engine + dual-motor hybrid system

• Combined output: 212 horsepower

• Transmission: E-CVT

• Drivetrain: AWD (all-wheel drive) is standard

• Seating: 5 passengers

• Fuel tank: 14.0 gallons

• EPA fuel economy: Approximately 38 MPG combined

  • City: 40 MPG

  • Highway: 35 MPG

• Towing capacity: 1,500 lbs

• Wheels: 19-inch alloy wheels

• Spare tire: The hybrid model does not come with a traditional full-size spare tire; instead, it uses a tire repair/emergency inflation system.

 Key Touring Features

As the top-of-the-line trim, the Touring comes with a comprehensive list of features:

• Leather seats

• Heated front seats

• Power-adjustable driver’s seat

• 4-way power-adjustable front passenger seat

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel

• 9-speaker audio system

• 7-inch touchscreen display

• Apple CarPlay

• Android Auto

• SiriusXM

• Wireless phone charging

• Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System

• Hands-Free Power Tailgate

• Rain-sensing windshield wipers

• LED headlights

• LED fog lights

• 19-inch alloy wheels

• Power moonroof

• Dual-zone automatic climate control

• Keyless entry and push-button start

• Remote engine start

 Safety Features

The 2021 CR-V Hybrid Touring comes with Honda Sensing, including:

• Collision Mitigation Braking System

• Adaptive Cruise Control

• Lane Keeping Assist

• Road Departure Mitigation

• Forward Collision Warning

• Lane Departure Warning

• Automatic high-beam headlights

The Touring trim also includes:

• Blind-spot monitoring

• Rear cross-traffic alert

• Multi-angle rearview camera

 Hybrid System

The CR-V Hybrid’s system is somewhat different from many traditional hybrids that use an engine + electric motor + conventional transmission.

The CR-V Hybrid uses Honda’s two-motor hybrid system. At low speeds and during many everyday driving situations, the electric motors provide a significant portion of the vehicle’s propulsion, while the gasoline engine engages as needed.

Because of this, the CR-V Hybrid is particularly well suited for:

Stop-and-go city driving → where the hybrid system can provide significant fuel savings.

For example, in an urban environment such as New York City, where traffic congestion and frequent stops are common, the approximately 38 MPG combined fuel economy is a useful advantage.

It also produces 212 horsepower, compared with 190 horsepower in the regular 1.5L turbocharged CR-V. So although it is not designed as a sporty SUV, it has plenty of power for everyday driving.

Interior & Cargo Space

One of the CR-V’s major strengths is its practical interior space.

Because of the hybrid battery system, the Hybrid has slightly less cargo capacity than the gasoline-powered version:

• Rear seats up: approximately 33.2 cu. ft.

• Rear seats folded: approximately 68.7 cu. ft.

Even with the reduced cargo capacity, it remains a very practical SUV for everyday use, family trips, shopping, and carrying larger items.