The popular Honda CR-V has been updated for the 2021 model year in Australia, benefiting from a series of technology and safety updates.

The most important upgrade relates to models equipped with Honda’s 1.5-liter VTEC turbo engine, as they now all come as standard with the Honda Sensing suite, which includes advanced safety and driver-assist technologies.

The Japanese automaker has equipped the 2021 CR-V with updated front and rear bumpers, a dark chrome tailgate garnish, dark-tinted taillight lenses and a black grille. There is also a new 18-inch wheel design for VTi X, VTi L AWD, and VTi L7 models, while the higher-end VTi LX AWD receives a distinctive 19-inch wheel design with a light grey finish.

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Honda has also added Ignite Red metallic and Cosmic Blue metallic as additional paint options, joining the existing Platinum White pearlescent, Lunar Silver metallic, Brilliant Sport Blue metallic, Modern Steel metallic and Crystal Black pearlescent.

In the cabin, Honda has fitted a redesigned center console with improved storage and convenience features, including easier access to phone and USB ports. Certain variations also receive a wireless charging pad and a hands-free power tailgate.

A total of seven CR-V variants will be offered for 2021. The range kicks off at AU$30,490 (US$21,766) for the entry-level Vi equipped with a 2.0-liter naturally-aspirated i-VTEC engine. Next up in the range is the VTi, VTi 7, and VTi X, all with a 1.5-liter VTEC turbo engine and priced at AU$33,490 (US$23,908), AU$35,490 (US$25,336), and AU$35,990 (US$25,693) respectively. Other models include the AU$40,490 (US$28,906) CR-V VTi L AWD, the AU$43,490 (US$31,047) VTi L7, and the flagship VTi LX AWD that’s priced at AU$47,490 (US$33,903).