2026 Honda CR-V: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2026 Honda CR-V gets a meaningful mid-cycle update, led by the new TrailSport Hybrid with standard AWD and a more rugged look. It is not a full redesign.
About the 2026 Honda CR-V
6th generation (2023-present), 2026 update year with new TrailSport Hybrid and broader tech upgrades.
Honda positions the CR-V as a compact SUV built to handle daily life with less effort. The core pitch is a roomy cabin, flexible cargo space, easy-to-use tech, strong safety content, and a choice between turbo gas power and a more efficient hybrid. Compared with rivals, the CR-V leans on comfort, clean interior design, straightforward controls, and all-around usefulness more than flashy styling or extreme off-road hardware.
The gas-powered LX, EX, and EX-L use a 190-hp turbo engine, while the Sport, Sport-L, TrailSport, and Sport Touring hybrids have a 204-hp two-motor system. The TrailSport adds an outdoors-focused look and standard AWD, while the Sport Touring emphasizes features such as Google built-in, Bose audio, and a hands-free power tailgate.
What changed, by category
2026 Honda CR-V specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | Hydrogen Fuel Cell Stack w/Electric Motor | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, eCVT | Automatic, eCVT | Automatic, eCVT | Automatic, eCVT |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Hydrogen | Gas | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| MPG City | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 43 mpg | 43 mpg | 40 mpg | 40 mpg | |
| MPG Highway | 34 mpg | 34 mpg | 34 mpg | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | 34 mpg | 34 mpg | |
| Horsepower | 190 hp | 190 hp | 174 hp | 190 hp | 204 hp | 204 hp | 204 hp | 204 hp |
| Torque | 179 lb-ft | 179 lb-ft | 229 lb-ft | 179 lb-ft | 138 lb-ft | 138 lb-ft | 138 lb-ft | 138 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | |
| Trunk/Cargo | 76.5 cu-ft | 76.5 cu-ft | 76.5 cu-ft | 76.5 cu-ft | 76.5 cu-ft | 76.5 cu-ft | 76.5 cu-ft | |
| Rear Legroom | 41 in | 41 in | 41.1 in | 41 in | 41 in | 41 in | 41 in | 41 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 29 | |||||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||||
| Alarm System | ||||||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||||
| Driver Attention Assist Monitor | ||||||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | ||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | ||||||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | ||||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||||
| Roof Rails | ||||||||
| Side Steps | ||||||||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | ||||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||||
| Subwoofer | ||||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||||
| Rear Air Conditioning | ||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||||
| Power Locks | ||||||||
| Power Windows | ||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||||
| Reclining Rear Seats | ||||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2026 Honda CR-V?
The biggest change is the new TrailSport Hybrid trim. It combines the 204-hp hybrid system with standard AWD, rugged styling, TrailSport cloth seats, a heated steering wheel, and a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster.
Is the 2026 Honda CR-V redesigned?
No, the 2026 Honda CR-V is not fully redesigned. It remains part of the sixth generation introduced for 2023, but receives a meaningful update with a new TrailSport Hybrid and broader technology upgrades.
What technology became standard on every 2026 Honda CR-V?
Every 2026 Honda CR-V gets a 9-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and wireless phone charging as standard equipment.
How is the 2026 Honda CR-V different from the 2025 model?
The 2026 CR-V adds Sport and TrailSport trims, makes key wireless phone technology and a 9-inch touchscreen standard across the lineup, and upgrades several higher trims with a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster. AWD models also get improved low-speed traction control, and the Sport Touring Hybrid gains Google built-in and an Individual drive mode.
Which 2026 Honda CR-V trims have the larger digital instrument cluster?
The EX-L, Sport-L Hybrid, TrailSport Hybrid, and Sport Touring Hybrid have the larger 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster for 2026.