The 2021 Toyota RAV4 is the meat-and-potatoes crossover for many buyers; the RAV4 Prime supplies the all-electric range.
Pros Performance plug-in hybrid Great exterior looks Wide customization possibilities Standard active safety features Good all-wheel-drive systems
Cons Interior is compromised Prime priced prime near $40,000 Buzzy base inline-4 Small-ish rear seat
Toyota has made only one change to the RAV4 for the 2021 model year: Blizzard Pearl replaces Super White on the color palette. A plug-in hybrid RAV4 Prime joins the lineup, and the hybrid model gets a new XLE Premium trim; we review the two hybrid models separately.
Pros Truckish good looks, car-like road manners, driver-assistance features are standard.
Cons Spartan entry-level model, engine moans and groans, top trims can be pricey.
No significant changes for 2021.
Pros Quiet interior and comfortable ride quality Abundant cargo and passenger space Easy-to-use controls
Cons Lackluster power from powertrain Uncomfortable front passenger seat Vague steering
The 2021 Honda HR-V comes with all wheel drive, and front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: continuously variable-speed automatic.Tinted rear glass now standard on Sport trim.
Pros Relatively roomy seating Versatile for carrying cargo Above-average fuel economy Excellent outward visibility
Cons Lackluster acceleration Palpable engine noise and vibration Touchscreen interface is difficult to use
The 2021 Honda HR-V leans into hatchback practicality, but its fuel economy and standard safety gear lag.
Pros Flexible seats Neat and tidy interior Fairly good ride quality
Cons Sluggish Busy styling Automatic braking missing on LX, Sport Touring trim’s too pricey
The 2021 Honda HR-V's #8 ranking is based on its score within the Subcompact SUVs category. Currently the Honda HR-V has a score of 7.3 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 32 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Sporty handling Stellar gas mileage Huge, practical cargo hold
Cons Underwhelming engine Short list of standard features Distracting infotainment and climate controls
