2021 Honda CR-V Review: VTi X Snapshot

A newly added nameplate for the 2021 Honda CR-V lineup is the VTi X, which costs $35,990 (MSRP) and offers a five-seat layout with a few extras. The VTi X essentially replaces the old VTi-S model.

As with all VTi models, it features the same 1.5-liter turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine with 140kW and 240Nm of torque, front-wheel drive (2WD) and CVT automatic transmission. Claimed fuel consumption for this class is 7.3 l/100 km.

This model differs from the five-seater VTi in lesser subtleties, such as a hands-free tailgate, automatic headlights, automatic high beams, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, built-in Garmin GPS sat-nav as part of the standard 7.0-inch car. inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This stereo also includes Bluetooth and eight speakers.

In addition, the screen serves as a display for Honda's LaneWatch side camera system, which is used in place of the traditional blind-spot monitoring system, and the VTi X is the first class in the lineup to use rear parking sensors as standard. front parking sensors too. You also get a suite of Honda Sensing safety technologies, including forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, as well as lane keeping assist and lane departure warning. You don't get proper blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic, or rear AEB. The CR-V lineup retains its 2017 ANCAP five-star rating, but no CR-V version will receive five stars under 2020 criteria.

The VTi X can be visually distinguished by its 18-inch wheels (17-inch on models below), but it still has halogen headlights and LED daytime running lights, as well as LED taillights. It also has keyless entry and push button start, four USB ports (2 front and 2 rear), trunk lid, tailpipe trims and adaptive cruise control.