2021 Honda CR-V

I leased this car as my first hybrid car and also my upgraded mommy car for 2 kids ages 3 and under. I really love this car. It didn’t feel too big where it was intimidating to drive. Drives really smooth. Perfect for 2 kids in car seats. The second row did feel tight if an adult were to sit in the middle, but I can be done. Just don’t expect the person to be super comfortable between the 2 car seats. Overall loved this car and would recommend it to other moms of 2 young children. Trunk space was great too. I would totally keep this car but I have a 3rd on the way so it won’t work with 3 car seats.

I have a love/hate relationship with my CR-V. It’s great in mileage and is stylish, but now having a family and small children it isn’t very functional. There’s space for 2 car seats, but not really. Also for 2nd row ventilation it sucks there’s only the one vent in the back of the armrest so my kids are normally hot for a while until the air completely circulates. Also the infotainment system SUCKS! I have to reset it just about every drive.

I bought this car used with 30K miles on it when I had my first baby earlier this year. It replaced a 2008 RAV4 which I'd loved over 18 years and 163K miles, but I wanted the latest safety features with my little one in tow. I considered getting a midsize 3-row SUV, but after test driving a Grand Highlander it just felt bigger to drive than I wanted. The star of the show for this CR-V is the back seat. There is more leg room than most mid-size SUVs, the center hump is almost non-existent, the latch anchors are so easy to access for car seat installation, and the lack of seat belt overlap makes it easy for all 3 seats to buckle even with a car seat installed. It's a tight fit to have all three back seats occupied, but with only one (very young) kid this happens only occasionally and for short drives with visitors. I also love that the back doors open to a full 90 degrees; it makes accessing Little One in her car seat easy. I sprang for the top-of-the-line Sport Touring trim, and the leather seats are both comfortable and easy to keep clean. I love having driver seat memory, heated front seats and steering wheel, and the kick sensor for hands free opening of the liftgate. I'm averaging 36 MPG with the hybrid drivetrain in Eco mode in my mountainous rural area, which is great for a vehicle this size. The infotainment system is admittedly nothing special, but I'm a bit of a luddite and it has everything I really need (wireless Apple CarPlay that works consistently and a Sirius XM interface that's easy to navigate). I like having physical climate controls pulled out from the infotainment. I LOVE the style of the honeycomb detailing on the vents in the cockpit, but wonder how the piano black front grill and interior detailing will hold up over time. I think this car looks great on the exterior with clean lines and a boxier, more truck-like look than a lot of its competitors. I am loving this car and plan to drive it at least 3 years, until we're ready to go full EV.

The trunk space on the CRV is deceiving LARGE! Perfect for a family of 3 or 4 for vacation. (We leave the “gas guzzling” pilot at home and take the CRV with 30 MPG!) The ride is smooth like a car, but don’t be fooled- this SUV handles beach driving like a boss!

I love my car! PROS: Our CR-V Hybrid Sport has been fantastic for our family of 5. I can fit 3 car seats (forward facing Graco slimfit in the middle for 4yo, rear facing Graco slimfit behind passenger side for 2yo, infant Graco snugride for 2 month old). I have tested it with 2 forward facing and that works well too. Fantastic trunk space. Comfortable front seats with plenty of legroom even with room for drivers and passengers 5’8”-6’. Love the hybrid to save some on gas. NEUTRAL: We call it “The Spaceship” because it makes some interesting noises. Especially when in reverse or when engaging or releasing the parking break. The middle seat tether anchor being on the roof is a bit odd. CONS: No overhead or tower air vents. My trim level was just wired Apple car play but I use a 3rd party adapter to make it wireless and it’s pretty seamless. My trim level also didn’t have power tailgate which would have been nice. I don’t love the tech; in particular the display options behind the steering wheel are a little weird, but not a deal breaker. Lastly, I anticipate the booster seat phase to be a challenge in the future because the 3 across setup is a bit tight.

After walking away unharmed from a catastrophic accident in my 2019 CR-V, I purchased a 2025 hybrid. I loved my 2019, but I enjoy the upgraded features in the interior design, the hybrid options which gives me excellent fuel efficiency, and performance. I never use the wireless charger. The trunk space is awesome, but the hybrid doesn’t include a spare tire only a tire repair kit - I believe that’s due to the space that the battery takes up. This is a little thing, but in the 2019 there were handles on the side of the trunk that allowed you to fold over the second row seats from the back and the newer models are missing that. I think the car looks great, it’s a fantastic size for one kid, but hoping to stretch it to two kids since it’s paid off. Compared to any other car of a similar size, I would choose the Honda CR-V every single time. Especially after surviving a head-on collision with no physical injuries, I may be loyal to the CR-V for life. If I’m being picky, I wish the infotainment screen was a little bit bigger, I think that might date the car faster than anything. I drive 45 minutes to and from work and I rarely have to go to the pump for gas.

I upgraded from a 2012 Honda Civic to the 2026 Honda CRV EX-L. Black exterior and gray leather interior. The car is a DREAM! The car is very comfortable, I love the different textures especially on the front/dash/console that makes it feel more “luxe”. I love the sunroof too. It drives very smooth, I love the assisted driving/lane keep. I have a 3 year old forward facing with PLENTY of room, but rear facing also fits well too. Trunk has plenty of room for stroller/groceries/luggage/etc. I will say the ONLY “issue” I’ve had is the mileage doesn’t seem amazing, but I also do a lot of idling and short city drives, so it’s not getting much highway mileage. Otherwise 10/10, would recommend this to anyone. Going from a small sedan (that I never really had space issues with), it’s the PERFECT size. I don’t plan for another kid but I think 2 would fit very comfortably in this vehicle.