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Honda CR-V: Trims, Generations & Buyer's Guide
Last updated August 13, 2026
The Honda CR-V is a compact five-seat SUV known for its roomy cabin, flexible cargo space, comfortable road manners, and straightforward controls. Recent lineups include gas and hybrid versions with front- or all-wheel drive.
Across generations, the CR-V has stayed focused on making daily driving and family errands easier. Redesigns have brought more room, stronger safety coverage, and newer technology without changing its practical character. It favors comfort, clean cabin layouts, and all-around usefulness over flashy design or serious off-road hardware.
Strengths
- The cabin gives adults useful room in both rows, with about 41 inches of rear legroom in 2026 models.
- The folding rear seats make it easy to switch from carrying people to hauling bulky items, with up to 76.5 cubic feet of cargo space in 2026.
- The hybrid is notably efficient around town, with 2026 versions rated at 40 to 43 mpg in city driving.
- Honda has steadily expanded the CR-V’s safety and driver-assistance features across successive generations.
- Its clean interior layout and straightforward controls make it easy to settle into without a steep learning curve.
Who it's for
The CR-V suits commuters, small families, and anyone who wants one manageable vehicle for errands, road trips, and everyday hauling. It is a particularly good fit for shoppers who value cabin room and simple controls more than sporty handling or rugged off-road ability.
Honda CR-V lineup
Pick the LX for the CR-V’s basic practicality, or step up to the EX for a broader mix of comfort, technology, and driver assistance. The EX-L is the more upscale gas model, adding a richer cabin without moving into the hybrid side of the range. In recent generations, the Sport Hybrid emphasizes efficiency, while the Sport-L Hybrid adds more comfort and convenience and the Sport Touring Hybrid serves as the most feature-rich hybrid. Since 2026, the TrailSport Hybrid has offered a more rugged look and standard all-wheel drive.
Honda CR-V generations
From 2009 to 2026, the CR-V spans four generations. The current 6th Generation arrived for 2023, following the 5th Generation (2017–2022).
6th Generation (2023–Present)
The sixth-generation CR-V has a larger, more upright body and a newer cabin. It pairs a revised 1.5-liter turbo engine with a new two-motor hybrid system, while the 2026 update brings broader touchscreen upgrades and the rugged-looking TrailSport Hybrid.
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2026Trim changes
The TrailSport Hybrid joins the lineup with standard AWD and a more rugged look. A 9-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and wireless phone charging become standard across the range.
2025
The same six trims, body design, and gas and hybrid powertrains carry over from 2024.
2024Trim changes
The Sport-L Hybrid joins the lineup between the Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid, adding leather seating and more cabin technology.
2023New generation
The CR-V is fully redesigned with a larger body, a newer cabin, revised turbo engine, and new two-motor hybrid system.
5th Generation (2017–2022)
This redesign brought a longer, wider body with more rear-seat and cargo room. It also introduced a 1.5-liter turbo engine on EX and higher trims, expanded driver-assistance technology, and later added the first U.S. CR-V Hybrid.
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2022
A few trims receive equipment updates, and AWD becomes standard on Touring. The CR-V Hybrid carries over unchanged.
2021Trim changes
The Special Edition joins the gas lineup, while the Hybrid LX leaves the lineup.
2020Mid-cycle update
Honda refreshes the front and rear styling, redesigns the center console, expands standard driver-assistance features, and launches the first U.S. CR-V Hybrid.
2019Trim changes
The trim lineup, engines, body, and cabin carry over.
2018
The powertrains, safety equipment, cabin technology, and overall design carry over from 2017.
2017New generation
The CR-V is fully redesigned with a longer, wider body, more room, a new turbo engine on EX and higher trims, and wider access to driver-assistance features.
4th Generation (2012–2016)
The fourth-generation CR-V introduced new exterior and cabin styling, a revised 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, a new AWD system, and more standard convenience technology. Its 2015 update added fresh styling, a new engine design, and a continuously variable automatic transmission.
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2016Trim changes
The SE trim joins the lineup between LX and EX with alloy wheels, rear privacy glass, and a security system.
2015Mid-cycle update
Honda refreshes the styling, engine, automatic transmission, suspension, cabin, and technology. The Touring trim also joins the lineup.
2014
The trims, engine, five-speed automatic transmission, styling, and cabin carry over.
2013
The trim lineup, engine, transmission, styling, and major features carry over from 2012.
2012New generation
The CR-V is fully redesigned with new styling, a revised 2.4-liter engine, a new AWD system, and more standard convenience features.
3rd Generation (2007–2011)
This generation uses a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and a five-speed automatic transmission, with front-wheel drive or Honda's AWD system. A 2010 update brought mild styling changes, more power, and slightly better fuel economy.
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2011Trim changes
The SE trim joins the lineup between LX and EX with alloy wheels, rear privacy glass, and upgraded audio equipment.
2010Mid-cycle update
Honda gives the CR-V a mild exterior refresh, raises engine output to 180 horsepower, and slightly improves fuel economy.
2009
The three-trim lineup, 2.4-liter engine, five-speed automatic transmission, cabin, and cargo layout carry over.
What's new by year
See what changed in a specific model year of the Honda CR-V.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of vehicle is the Honda CR-V?
The Honda CR-V is a compact SUV with four doors and seating for five. Its focus is everyday usefulness, with a roomy cabin, flexible cargo space, straightforward controls, and an easy-to-drive size.
What is the Honda CR-V known for?
The Honda CR-V is known for comfort, generous passenger and cargo room, simple controls, and strong safety content. It favors practical daily use over flashy design or serious off-road hardware.
Who is the Honda CR-V a good fit for?
The Honda CR-V suits commuters, small families, and anyone who wants useful cargo room without driving a large SUV. It also fits shoppers who value comfort and easy controls more than sporty handling or hard-core off-road ability.
Does the Honda CR-V come as a hybrid?
Yes. The CR-V Hybrid joined the U.S. lineup for 2020. Since the 2023 redesign, the hybrid range has used Sport-based names and a 204-hp two-motor system, while gas versions use a turbo engine.
Does the Honda CR-V have all-wheel drive?
Yes. CR-Vs are found with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, depending on year and trim. On the newest lineup, Sport Touring Hybrid and TrailSport Hybrid have all-wheel drive as standard equipment.
What are the main Honda CR-V generation breaks for used shoppers?
The main breaks are the third generation through 2011, fourth generation from 2012 to 2016, fifth generation from 2017 to 2022, and sixth generation from 2023 onward. Redesign years bring the biggest changes in space, styling, powertrains, and cabin tech.
Honda CR-V Reviews
What owners are saying about the Honda CR-V.
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Honda CR-V
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“I would tell them that this car has good safety features, it's roomy, the seats are comfortable, and the controls are easy to reach.”
“Honda CR-V may not look like the most exciting car from the outside, but it has a surprising amount of interior space wrapped in stylish materials. Honda has also packed it with a ton of useful safety features.”
“Good gas mileage. Roomy interior. Drop down seats are great. Easy loading in the back. Mechanics are familiar with this model and parts are cheaper than others because of how common the vehicle is. Cons including tendency for paint to scratch, key fobs are not reliable, back hatch lock breaks quickly, interior seats water easily.”
“The Honda CR-V has everything and more to get you from point A to B in style and reliability. Great Vehicle.”
“I've been pleased with the safety features and the economy of the mileage. I like the height of the vehicle so I can see, I'm short.”
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