EX AWD
What the EX adds over the LX
| Spec | LX | EX |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 58.8 cu-ft | 55.9 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 24.3 cu-ft | 23.2 cu-ft |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 2906 lbs | 3124 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 2906 lbs | 3124 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 6.7 in |
| Front headroom | 39.5 in | 37.6 in |
| MPG (city) | 28 mpg | 26 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 30 mpg | 28 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 34 mpg | 31 mpg |
| Rear suspension type | Torsion-Beam | DeDion |
| Total interior volume | 100.1 cu-ft | 96.1 cu-ft |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 1.5-Amp USB Smartphone/Audio Interface - Front Console (1 Port), 180-Watt Audio System with 6 Speakers, 7-Inch Display Audio with High-Resolution Electrostatic Touch-Screen and Customizable Feature Settings, AWD Torque Distribution Monitor (AWD Trim), Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Honda Sensing® feature), Android Auto™ Integration, Apple CarPlay® Integration, Auto High-Beam Headlights, Automatic Climate Control with Electrostatic Touch-Screen, Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) (Honda Sensing® feature), Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with Dual-Mode Paddle Shifters, Exhaust Finisher, Fog Lights, Forward Collision Warning (FCW) (Honda Sensing® feature), HD Radio™, Heated Front Seats, Heated, Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors with Integrated Turn Indicators, Honda LaneWatch™, HondaLink®, Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (Honda Sensing® feature), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (Honda Sensing® feature), One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature, Pandora® Compatibility, Programmable Power Door Locks, Push Button Start, Rear Privacy Glass, Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) (Honda Sensing® feature), Roof Rails, SMS Text Message Function, SiriusXM® Radio, Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock®, Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 292.1 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 281.9 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 55.9 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 23.2 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 96.1 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | HondaLink |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in |
| Overall height | 63.2 in |
| Overall length | 170.4 in |
| Overall width | 69.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1799 cc |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-Point Fuel Injection |
| Engine type (full description) | In-Line 4-Cylinder |
| Valve configuration | SOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 141 hp |
| Torque | 127 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 26 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 28 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 31 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 13.2 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 37.6 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.3 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.2 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.3 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 56.8 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 54.5 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 37.4 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | DeDion |
Tires
| Tire size | 215/55 R17 94V |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 5.4 |
| Transmission type | cvt |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3124 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3124 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety27 std · 0 opt
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Advanced Front Airbags
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Multi-Angle Rearview Camera
- Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor
- SmartVent® Front Side Airbags
- 3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Adjustable Front Seat-Belt Anchors
- Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake Assist
- Child-Proof Rear Door Locks
- Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat-Belt Reminder
- Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold
- Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
- Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System
- Hill Start Assist
- Honda LaneWatch™
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All)
- Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes: 11.5 in / 11.1 in
- Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control
- Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Infotainment17 std · 0 opt
- 1.0-Amp USB Audio Interface - Front Console (1 Port)
- 1.5-Amp USB Smartphone/Audio Interface - Front Console (1 Port)
- 180-Watt Audio System with 6 Speakers
- 7-Inch Display Audio with High-Resolution Electrostatic Touch-Screen and Customizable Feature Settings
- AWD Torque Distribution Monitor (AWD Trim)
- Android Auto™ Integration
- Apple CarPlay® Integration
- Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
- Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
- Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with Dual-Mode Paddle Shifters
- HD Radio™
- HondaLink®
- Pandora® Compatibility
- Radio Data System (RDS)
- SMS Text Message Function
- SiriusXM® Radio
- Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)
Convenience9 std · 0 opt
- Push Button Start
- Cruise Control
- One-Touch Turn Indicators
- Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window
- Programmable Power Door Locks
- Remote Fuel Filler Door Release
- Security System with Remote Entry
- Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock®
- 12-Volt Power Outlets (front/2nd-row)
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Automatic Climate Control with Electrostatic Touch-Screen
- Rear-Seat Heater Ducts
Seating4 std · 0 opt
- Heated Front Seats
- 60/40 Split 2nd-Row Magic Seat®
- Adjustable Head Restraints
- Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment
Interior16 std · 0 opt
- Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC)
- Beverage Holders
- Chrome Door Pulls
- Door-Pocket Storage Bins (front/rear)
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors (Illuminated on EX/EX-L)
- Driver-Side Garment Hook
- High-Deck Center Console with Sliding Armrest and Storage Compartment
- Illuminated Driver's Window and Door Lock Controls
- Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls
- LED Pocket Light
- Map Lights
- Passenger-Assist Grips (front/rear)
- Passenger-Side Seatback Pocket
- Sliding Sunvisors
- Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
- Floor Mats
Exterior18 std · 0 opt
- One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature
- All-Season Tires
- Auto High-Beam Headlights
- Exhaust Finisher
- Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna
- Fog Lights
- Heated, Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors with Integrated Turn Indicators
- LED Brake Lights
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- Projector-Beam Halogen Headlights
- Rear Privacy Glass
- Reverse-Linked Intermittent Rear Window Wiper/Washer
- Roof Rails
- Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
- Wheels: 17 in Silver-Painted Alloys / 18 in Matte-Black Alloys / 17 in Machine-Finished Alloys with Gloss Shark Gray Inserts
- Rear-Window Defroster
- Body-Colored Rear Roofline Spoiler
- Compact Spare Tire
Powertrain9 std · 1 opt
- Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System™ optional
- 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® Valve Train
- CARB Emissions Rating: LEV3-ULEV70
- Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with Sport Mode
- Displacement: 1799 cc
- Eco Assist™ System
- Horsepower (SAE net): 141 @ 6500 rpm
- In-Line 4-Cylinder Engine
- Multi-Point Fuel Injection
- Torque (SAE net): 127 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm
Chassis4 std · 0 opt
- DeDion Rear Suspension (AWD Trim)
- Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)
- MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
- Torsion-Beam Rear Suspension (2WD Trim)
Cargo2 std · 0 opt
- Cargo Area Light
- Cargo Area Tie-Down Anchors
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2021 HR-V. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the EX
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2021 Honda HR-V EX add over the LX?
Against the LX, 33 features become standard that the LX does not and 11 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.