Honda transitions the CR-V into 2021 without making any significant changes.
Pros Cabin's upscale aura, noteworthy fuel-economy figures, plentiful cargo and interior- cubby storage.
Cons Not particularly quick, can't tow as much as rivals, hybrid's battery reduces cargo volume.
The 2021 Honda CR-V's #2 ranking is based on its score within the Compact SUVs category. It is the winner of our 2021 Best Compact SUV for the Money award and a finalist for our 2021 Best Compact SUV for Families award. Currently the Honda CR-V has a score of 8.8 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 38 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Spacious rear seat and cargo hold Great fuel economy for the class Upscale cabin Quick acceleration
Cons Few standard infotainment features Frustrating touch-screen controls
No significant changes for the 2021 CR-V.
Pros Quick acceleration plus thrifty fuel economy Roomy interior with cavernous cargo capacity Rides comfortably yet handles corners athletically Plentiful and thoughtful storage areas
Cons Touchscreen can be finicky to use and lacks a separate tuning knob Below-average towing capability
Not only is the ID.4 a brand new nameplate for the Volkswagen brand, it's also the first in a series of all-electric model which will combine to create the ID subbrand.The ID.4 is a practical electric alternative to gas-powered SUVs but lacks the excitement you might expect from an EV.
PROS Roomy cabin, smooth ride, decent driving range.
CONS Lacks driving verve, fussy infotainment interface, anonymous styling.
The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 is all-new all-electric SUV,about as much interior space as VW's Tiguan, an estimated range for rear-wheel-drive models of 250 miles and Kicks off the first generation of the ID.4 for 2021.
Pros Lots of helpful safety and technology features come standard Spacious interior with lots of small-item storage Impressive real-world range and electrical efficiency
Cons Some controls can be difficult to operate Low-quality cabin plastics cheapen the experience
The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 gives families the right formula for saying farewell to tailpipe emissions, but the cabin tech could use some smoothing over.
PROS Good passenger and cargo space Quiet, smooth ride Lots of features for the money Free road-trip charging for three years
CONS Laggy infotainment Clumsy capacitive controls Grabby brakes
