2021 Honda CR-V vs 2021 GMC Yukon

2021 GMC Yukon
2021 GMC Yukon
$51,000MSRP
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2021 Honda CR-V
2021 Honda CR-V
$25,350MSRP
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2021 GMC Yukon
$51,000MSRP
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2021 Honda CR-V
$25,350MSRP
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MSRP

$51,000

MSRP

$25,350

Average price

$63,845

Average price

$31,282

Listings

34

Listings

322
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.7 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

2021 GMC Yukon Reviews Summary

With the redesigned 2021 GMC Yukon, several good things happen. First, GMC improves passenger space and cargo space by stretching the wheelbase and switching to an independent rear suspension design. Second, those same changes, coupled with a new air-ride adaptive suspension option, enhance the full-size SUV’s ride and handling. Third, payload ratings rise by as much as 45 kilograms (100 pounds). Fourth, the Yukon gets a significant technology upgrade. But at the same time, the new Yukon takes a couple of steps backward. Tow ratings can’t match the outgoing Yukon, and in some cases, fuel efficiency numbers worsen rather than improve. Still, all things considered, the Yukon's updates for the 2021 model year represent advancement.

2021 Honda CR-V Reviews Summary

Even in a grim year, Honda is selling a staggering number of CR-Vs. The CR-V is the best-selling Honda in Canada, edging out the home-built Honda Civic. The CR-V is also the second best-selling compact SUV, just behind the Toyota RAV4. And it was the sixth best-selling vehicle in Canada in 2021.

So, it’s hard to argue against the CR-V formula. Honda’s been at this almost as long as crossovers have been a thing, launching the CR-V in 1997—a year after the RAV4 debuted.

The funny thing is, aside from sales volume, there’s only one thing the CR-V particularly excels at. Aesthetics are subjective, but it would be hard to argue the CR-V is the best-looking vehicle in its class. It’s not the cheapest. It’s not the best equipped, especially at the middle to lower trim levels. It’s not the fastest, nor is it the quietest, or the most fuel efficient. It’s not even the most reliable, showing up nowhere in J.D. Power's Most Reliable list.

So, what makes it so appealing to Canadian consumers? Let’s see if we can figure that out.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

5.3L 355 hp V8

Engine

1.5L 190 hp I4

Drive Train

4X2

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

9

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

355 hp @ 5600 rpm

Horsepower

190 hp @ 5600 rpm

MPG City

15

MPG City

28

MPG Highway

20

MPG Highway

34
2021 GMC Yukon
2021 GMC Yukon
$51,000MSRP
Overview
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2021 Honda CR-V
2021 Honda CR-V
$25,350MSRP
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2021 GMC Yukon
$51,000MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2021 Honda CR-V
$25,350MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
MSRP
$51,000
$25,350
Average price
$63,845
$31,282
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.8
4.5
Expert reviews

7.7 out of 10

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7.8 out of 10

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Summary
With the redesigned 2021 GMC Yukon, several good things happen. First, GMC improves passenger space and cargo space by stretching the wheelbase and switching to an independent rear suspension design. Second, those same changes, coupled with a new air-ride adaptive suspension option, enhance the full-size SUV’s ride and handling. Third, payload ratings rise by as much as 45 kilograms (100 pounds). Fourth, the Yukon gets a significant technology upgrade. But at the same time, the new Yukon takes a couple of steps backward. Tow ratings can’t match the outgoing Yukon, and in some cases, fuel efficiency numbers worsen rather than improve. Still, all things considered, the Yukon's updates for the 2021 model year represent advancement.

Even in a grim year, Honda is selling a staggering number of CR-Vs. The CR-V is the best-selling Honda in Canada, edging out the home-built Honda Civic. The CR-V is also the second best-selling compact SUV, just behind the Toyota RAV4. And it was the sixth best-selling vehicle in Canada in 2021.

So, it’s hard to argue against the CR-V formula. Honda’s been at this almost as long as crossovers have been a thing, launching the CR-V in 1997—a year after the RAV4 debuted.

The funny thing is, aside from sales volume, there’s only one thing the CR-V particularly excels at. Aesthetics are subjective, but it would be hard to argue the CR-V is the best-looking vehicle in its class. It’s not the cheapest. It’s not the best equipped, especially at the middle to lower trim levels. It’s not the fastest, nor is it the quietest, or the most fuel efficient. It’s not even the most reliable, showing up nowhere in J.D. Power's Most Reliable list.

So, what makes it so appealing to Canadian consumers? Let’s see if we can figure that out.

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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
5.3L 355 hp V8
1.5L 190 hp I4
Drive Train
4X2
FWD
Seating Capacity
9
5
Horsepower
355 hp @ 5600 rpm
190 hp @ 5600 rpm
MPG City
15
28
MPG Highway
20
34
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