Does the 2021 Honda CR-V have AWD?
Crossover SUVs are designed to provide additional capabilities that are not found in sedans, while also being easy to handle across a wide range of road conditions. Among the most common questions we hear in the Meridian Honda showroom is, ‘Does the 2021 Honda CR-V have AWD?’ Yes, it is. The 2021 CR-V is available in four trim grades, LX, EX, EX-L and Touring. All of them can be equipped with the automaker’s all-wheel-drive system. Since this is such a common question, our team thought it would be useful to cover a few things that might be interesting to people in the research phase of the vehicle-buying cycle. Here is what our product experts found, let’s take a closer look.
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Can the 2021 CR-V go off-road?
If your plan is to try to climb a mountain or go through deep mud holes, the 2021 Honda CR-V probably isn’t going to be the platform for you. However, the Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System™ will be perfect for dealing with deteriorating road conditions. While snow and ice aren’t major concerns in our area, if you were to encounter those things, all-wheel-drive will give you some additional peace of mind.
Does all-wheel-drive affect fuel economy?
Honda engineers have done everything in their considerable power to make the 2021 Honda CR-V as efficient as possible. The vehicle’s fuel economy scores will have some small differences, depending on which of the two drivetrains is equipped. A 2021 CR-V with two-wheel-drive, it will return 28 miles per gallon* in the city and 34 miles per gallon* on the highway. Meridian Honda customers choosing an AWD-equipped version will see 27 mpg* in the city and 32 mpg* on the highway.
Additionally, the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid is equipped with all-wheel-drive as standard equipment. These models will record 40 mpg* in the city and 35 mpg* on the highway.
You can start the pre-ordering process for any version of the 2021 Honda CR-V that strikes your interest by making an appointment with one of our product experts today.
*28 city/34 highway/30 combined mpg rating for 2WD trims. 27 city/32 highway/29 combined mpg rating for AWD trims. 40 city/35 highway/38 combined mpg rating for hybrid trims. Based on 2021 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery-pack age/condition (hybrid trims) and other factors.
