One of the biggest pluses about choosing a Toyota or Honda vehicle is that safety is a focus of the design.
Every 2021 Toyota C-HR comes standard with the Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 (TSS 2.5) suite of advanced active safety features. TSS 2.5 includes features like a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), and Road Sign Assist (RSA). The comparable Honda Sensing® Safety & Driver-Assistive Technologies only come standard on the higher grade Honda HR-V EX and EX-L.
The C-HR also comes standard with 10 airbags including a driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver, front passenger and rear seat-mounted side airbags, a driver knee airbag, front passenger seat-cushion airbag, and front and rear side curtain airbags. The 2021 Honda HR-V doesn’t include a driver knee airbag or front passenger seat-cushion airbag. For its part, the HR-V includes Advanced Front Airbags, SmartVent® Front Side Airbags, and Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor.
For the C-HR, the true advantage is that you get tons of standard active safety features, and you get more for less. The base model Toyota C-HR LE and the comparable Honda HR-V LX have a starting MSRP of $21,695 MSRP and $21,220, respectively—a difference of less than $500. However, Honda Sensing® Safety & Driver-Assistive Technologies do not come standard on the HR-V LX. To get comparable safety features in the HR-V, you'll need to spend at least $3,200 more to upgrade to the HR-V EX (starting MSRP of $24,420) or higher. That means spending over $2,800 more than the C-HR LE.
When you buy a new car, you should be excited to take it for a spin. Luckily, the C-HR and the HR-V are as stylish as they are functional.
From front to back, the C-HR was created with intention. Its aerodynamic look and LED lights give it a look straight from the future.
The C-HR has unique exterior color options for every personality, and it also has the Nightshade Edition for something extra special. With standard vortex-styled black 18-in. sport alloy wheels with black lug nuts, black outside front and passenger door handles, and black badges, the Nightshade Edition offers a bold look. The HR-V has a more ordinary look. With Projector-Beam Halogen Headlights and a more squared off design, there's not much curve and flow to the HR-V.
Feel the excitement that comes with stepping into the C-HR's sport fabric-trimmed front bucket seats. Conversely, the HR-V has standard black cloth seats. When it comes to thoughtful touches that enrich your driving experience, Toyota’s C-HR delivers a leather-trimmed shift lever with a satin-plated shift knob. Compared to the Honda, where you'll only find a Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel and Shift Knob in the HR-V Sport and EX-L.
When it comes to climate control, Honda’s HR-V LX and Sport have standard Air Conditioning with an Air-Filtration System. To get Automatic Climate Control with an Electrostatic Touch-Screen you'd need to get the HR-V EX or EX-L. Comparatively, the 2021 Toyota C-HR boasts a greater degree of climate customization with its standard dual zone automatic climate control system with pollen filter and individual temperature settings for driver and front passenger.
Take your ride to the next level with connectivity options that let you be in control.
All 2021 C-HR models have standard Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and Amazon Alexa compatibility, plus a SiriusXM® 3-month Platinum Plan trial subscription. The Honda HR-V has most of these features as well, but they aren't on the base model LX. To get Apple Carplay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, you'd need to get the Sport or higher. For the addition of SiriusXM®, you'd need the EX or EX-L.
While you're driving, you don't want to have to squint at the screen to pick a song. That's why all C-HR models have a large 8-in. touchscreen. The base model HR-V LX only has a 5-inch color LCD screen. Even in the HR-V Sport, EX, and EX-L you only get a 7-in. display.
The C-HR comes with a boost in screen size, and it also has six speakers standard to pump up the tunes. Comparatively, the Honda HR-V LX and Sport only have four speakers standard. To get six speakers, you'd need to get the EX or EX-L model.
The Toyota C-HR and Honda HR-V are crossovers that offer car-like handling while also being a bigger force on the road. But, the C-HR stands out with its futuristic styling and standard connectivity features that are only available on the more expensive HR-V models.