“Be sure to be aware of what the car does not include as for… automatic headlights, mapping, etc.”
2019 Honda CR-V: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2019 Honda CR-V is the removal of the separate EX-L with Navigation trim. Otherwise, it is a quiet carryover year with the same engines, styling, safety features, and core technology as 2018.
About the 2019 Honda CR-V
5th generation (2017-2022), pre-refresh year; third model year of this generation and the last full year before the 2020 styling update and U.S. CR-V Hybrid launch.
Honda positions the CR-V as a versatile compact SUV that balances family space, easy daily driving, flexible cargo use, and modern connectivity. The 2019 model page leans on themes like style, versatility, and being a “capable, connected SUV,” while reviewers consistently highlight its roomy cabin, clever storage, comfortable ride, and broad appeal. Its main draw is that it does many things well at once rather than chasing one niche strength.
The 2019 CR-V ranges from the straightforward LX, with its 2.4-liter engine and flexible folding rear seat, to the more family-focused EX, which adds a turbo engine, heated seats, a 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and added driver-assistance features. EX-L brings leather-trimmed seats and a power tailgate, while Touring adds built-in navigation, upgraded audio, LED headlights, and a hands-free tailgate.
What changed, by category
Tech
Honda dropped the separate EX-L with Navigation trim. Built-in navigation remained standard on the Touring trim.
2019 Honda CR-V specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 28 mpg | 26 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 34 mpg | 32 mpg | 34 mpg | 34 mpg |
| Horsepower | 190 hp | 184 hp | 190 hp | 190 hp |
| Torque | 179 lb-ft | 180 lb-ft | 179 lb-ft | 179 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | 1500 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 40.4 in | 40.4 in | 40.4 in | 40.4 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Driver Attention Assist Monitor | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||
| Top View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | ||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | ||||
| Privacy Glass | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Bluetooth | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Subwoofer | ||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||
| USB Ports | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2019 Honda CR-V compared with the 2018 model?
Very little changed for 2019. Honda dropped the separate EX-L with Navigation trim, but the engines, main trim lineup, styling, safety equipment, and core technology otherwise carried over from 2018.
Does the 2019 Honda CR-V use the same engines as the 2018 model?
Yes. The 2019 LX keeps the 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, while EX, EX-L, and Touring retain the 1.5-liter turbo four-cylinder. Every trim uses a continuously variable automatic transmission.
Which 2019 Honda CR-V trims have the advanced driver-assistance suite?
The EX, EX-L, and Touring trims have the advanced driver-assistance suite. It includes automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance, lane-departure warning, road-departure mitigation, and automatic high beams.
Does the 2019 Honda CR-V EX-L have built-in navigation?
No, built-in navigation is not part of the regular 2019 EX-L equipment. Honda dropped the separate EX-L with Navigation trim for 2019, while the Touring trim retained built-in navigation.
2019 Honda CR-V Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Honda CR-V.
4.1
2019 Honda CR-V
(4,484 reviews)
“I previously owned 3 Honda vehicles so I knew of their reliability and durability. I needed to downsize from a Pilot which was getting 18 mpg to a more economical vehicle. The CR-V is getting 24 to 31 mpg, and is a newer model with newer tech features which make driving a pleasure.”
“I have always wanted Honda or Subaru. I wanted space of the SUV and I wanted White with cloth interior. After looking this one popped up with low mileage 2yrs old. CRV. I hate that the back didn't have a touch automatic lift. Rattles a little on dashboard.”