EX FWD
What the EX adds over the LX
| Spec | LX | EX |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 2906 lbs | 2959 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 2906 lbs | 2959 lbs |
| Front headroom | 39.5 in | 37.6 in |
| 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 | 58.8 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 24.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 96.1 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | HondaLink |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 7.3 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) | 28 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 30 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 34 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 | Torsion-Beam |
Tires
| Tire size | 215/55 R17 94V |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 5.4 |
| Transmission type | cvt |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 2959 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 2959 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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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 4 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.