2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid

Hondas are generally affordable, reliable, and fuel-efficient, with intuitive controls and good driving characteristics. Its SUVs and sedans are usually near the top of Consumer Reports’ ratings for road tests and predicted reliability. Many Hondas have earned Consumer Reports recommendations. Used Hondas also score near the top of our reliability rankings for 5- and 10-year-old vehicles, making it a brand worth considering for options under $20,000. Honda’s SUVs include sub-compact models like the HR-V and compact CR-V, one of the best-selling SUVs in North America. The two-row Passport and three-row Pilot are larger options. Honda’s sedans include the compact Civic and the midsized Accord. Honda also makes the Odyssey minivan and the Ridgeline, a midsized pickup truck. For buyers seeking fuel efficiency, several of the most popular models are available with hybrid powertrains that get competitive mpg figures and are pleasant to drive.

The CR-V Hybrid is one of the better models among small SUVs, thanks to its roomy cabin, excellent fuel economy, competent handling and standard safety features. It returns a splendid 35 mpg overall. The continuously variable transmission is largely unobtrusive. Handling is nimble and sure-footed. The ride has a firm edge to it. Road noise is well-suppressed, and the cabin is reasonably quiet. The interior is very roomy, particularly the rear seat, and access is easy. Higher trims get a standard 7-inch touch-screen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. Honda's suite of advanced safety features is standard.