The Jeep Renegade offers distinctive styling and decent practicality, but most rivals make it feel agricultural.
Pros Plenty of standard equipment Good safety rating Genuine off-road ability
Cons Unsettled ride Awful refinement Comparatively expensive
Pros Feels like a proper off-road application of hybrid tech – and it works well off road Preserves the Renegade’s plucky charm. It’s good fun to drive at times
Cons Hybrid system doesn’t tame the Renegade’s rough-hewn temperament as a road car It also adversely affects carrying practicality, which was already in slightly mean supply
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