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How safe is the 2021 Honda CR-V?

2021 Honda CR-V safety features and ratings 

How safe is the 2021 Honda CR-V? According to the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety), the 2021 Honda CR-V is a Top Safety Pick. This vehicle is available right here in St. John’s! Keep reading to learn more about the 2021 Honda CR-V safety features and ratings. 


Is the 2021 Honda CR-V a good vehicle for childrens’ safety? 

Yes, the 2021 Honda CR-V comes with everything that you need to drive safely with kids in the car. As long as you have the appropriate seat for your child’s size, you are ready to go. Use the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system to attach your child’s seat in a convenient way. The child-proof rear door locks will prevent kids from opening the doors while the vehicle is in motion.  

What safety features does the 2021 Honda CR-V come with? 

The 2021 Honda CR-V comes with ample safety features, both passive and active. It has advanced driver-assist technologies and every sort of common safety feature you want on a vehicle. Some of its safety features include the following: 

  • Controlled braking 
  • 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System 
  • Electronic Brake-force Distribution 
  • A TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) 
  • VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) with Traction Control  
  • Hill Start Assist 
  • High beam assist 
  • 3-point height-adjustable seat belts 
  • An energy-absorbing hood and front fenders 
  • Six standard airbags 

What does the IIHS rate the 2021 Honda CR-V? 

As mentioned before, the 2021 Honda CR-V is a Top Safety Pick vehicle. This is the second-highest title a vehicle can receive from the IIHS and denotes a vehicle that is rated good or acceptable in all categories. Overall, the 2021 Honda CR-V received Good (the highest rating) in its small overlap front driver-side crash test, its small overlap front passenger-side crash test, its moderate overlap front crash test, its side crash test, its roof strength test, and in ratings to its head-restraints, seats, headlights, and front crash prevention. It received an Acceptable rating (the second-highest rating) in the LATCH ease of use test. 

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