Last updated August 4, 2026
The Honda CR-V lineup starts with the LX, the straightforward gas model. Special Edition adds useful comfort without going as far as EX. SE and EX occupy the middle: SE is a modest appearance-and-convenience upgrade, while EX adds more noticeable comfort features. EX-L brings leather and easier cargo access, and Touring sits at the top on model years where it was offered. Hybrid versions cut across that ladder rather than forming one simple trim. Sport is the entry hybrid, Sport L adds cabin comfort, Sport Touring combines hybrid power with standard AWD and richer technology, and TrailSport is aimed at snow, dirt roads, and weekend gear. Depending on the year, familiar LX, EX, EX-L, Touring, and base labels also appear within this broader grouping.
The Base Model trim level — LX — is the simplest gas CR-V, centered on roomy practicality and core safety rather than added comfort.
Best for: Shoppers who want the CR-V’s space and everyday usefulness in its most straightforward form.
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The Special Editions trim level — Special Edition — is the short-lived convenience step between LX and EX.
Best for: Drivers who want heated seats and easier daily access without moving to the broader EX feature set.
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Adds heated seats, remote start, smart entry, and dual-zone climate control over the LX formula.
10 in stockThe Hybrid grouping includes EX, EX-L, LX, Sport, Sport L, Sport Touring, Touring, TrailSport, and base listings, spanning mainstream CR-Vs through efficient, rugged, and fully equipped branches.
Best for: Drivers comparing several CR-V branches, especially those prioritizing hybrid efficiency, sport styling, added comfort, or TrailSport’s snow-and-dirt-road focus.
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Expands beyond the Special Edition’s convenience focus into gas, hybrid, hydrogen, sport-styled, rugged, and high-feature versions. Depending on the version, output ranges from 174 hp with hydrogen power to 204 hp with the hybrid system.
972 in stock
The Mid-Level trim level — EX and SE — is the gas-focused middle ground: EX leans into daily comfort, while SE is a lighter appearance-and-convenience step over LX.
Best for: Shoppers who want more than the base CR-V but do not need the leather-lined EX-L experience.
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Returns to a simpler gas-focused path after the broad Hybrid grouping. EX adds meaningful comfort upgrades, while SE keeps closer to the LX formula with a smaller appearance-and-convenience step.
313 in stock
The Premium Comfort trim level — EX-L and EX-L w/Navigation — is the polished gas CR-V, built around leather seating and easier daily use.
Best for: Drivers who want a richer cabin and useful convenience features without stepping up to Touring.
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Adds leather seating, a power tailgate, and more driver convenience over the Mid-Level trims; newer EX-L versions also emphasize parking sensors and a larger digital display.
311 in stock
The Fully Loaded trim level — Touring — is the top CR-V for its era, combining upscale comfort with the broadest convenience and technology package.
Best for: Shoppers who want the CR-V’s most complete feature mix in one trim.
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Adds standard AWD, built-in navigation, stronger audio, a heated steering wheel, and hands-free cargo access over the comfort-focused EX-L level.
87 in stock| Feature | Hybrid | Mid-Level | Base Model | Fully Loaded | Premium Comfort | Special Editions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Includes | EX, EX-L, LX, Sport, Sport L, Sport Touring, Touring, TrailSport, base972 in stock | EX, SE313 in stock | Touring87 in stock | EX-L, EX-L w/Navigation311 in stock | Special Edition10 in stock | |
| Powertrain identity | Gas, 204-hp hybrid, or 174-hp hydrogen, depending on version | Gas-focused EX and SE | Gas LX; recent models use a 190-hp turbo | Gas or hybrid, depending on year | Gas-focused EX-L | Convenience-focused LX step-up |
| Heated front seats | Featured on EX and Sport versions | EX | Higher-trim comfort upgrade | Not a defining distinction | Not a defining distinction | Standard |
| Moonroof | EX | EX | Not part of the LX identity | Not a defining distinction | Not a defining distinction | Stops below the EX moonroof upgrade |
| Leather-trimmed seats | EX-L and Sport L | Not part of the EX/SE identity | Not part of the LX identity | Not a defining distinction | EX-L and EX-L w/Navigation | Not part of its value focus |
| Power tailgate | Power on EX-L, Sport L, and TrailSport; hands-free on Touring versions | Not a defining upgrade | Not a defining upgrade | Hands-free power tailgate | Power tailgate | Not a defining upgrade |
| Parking sensors | EX-L and Sport L | Not a defining upgrade | Not a defining upgrade | Not a defining distinction | Front and rear sensors in recent versions | Not a defining upgrade |
| Built-in navigation | Touring | Not a defining upgrade | Not a defining upgrade | Standard | EX-L w/Navigation | Not a defining upgrade |
LX is the straightforward entry trim, EX adds everyday comfort, and EX-L adds a more upscale cabin. Touring marks older fully equipped versions. Since the 2023 redesign, Sport names identify hybrids, with Sport Touring Hybrid at the top.
In recent years, EX adds the comfort features missing from LX: heated front seats, a moonroof, dual-zone climate control, blind-spot monitoring, and a power driver's seat. Both remain gas-powered CR-V trims.
On newer CR-Vs, EX-L adds leather seating, a programmable power tailgate, front and rear parking sensors, driver-seat memory, a power front-passenger seat, and a larger digital instrument display. It keeps the EX's turbo gas engine.
Since the 2023 redesign, EX is a comfort-focused gas trim, while Sport is the entry hybrid. Sport uses the 204-hp two-motor hybrid system and adds black wheels, black roof rails, and orange interior stitching.
On newer models, Sport-L adds leather seating, a programmable power tailgate, parking sensors, driver-seat memory, a power front-passenger seat, a larger digital instrument display, and an upgraded eight-speaker audio system.
On newer CR-Vs, Sport Touring adds standard all-wheel drive, Bose audio, a hands-free power tailgate, and a heated steering wheel. The newest version also has Google built in. Sport-L keeps the same hybrid power with fewer top-end extras.
Since its 2026 debut, TrailSport Hybrid has been the rugged-looking choice, with standard all-wheel drive, TrailSport cloth seats, and distinctive cabin details. Sport Touring Hybrid is the tech-focused choice, with Bose audio, Google built in, and a hands-free tailgate.
LX fits shoppers who want the CR-V basics. EX is the better match for heated seats, a moonroof, and added daily comfort. On newer models, EX-L is the gas trim to seek for leather, a power tailgate, and parking sensors.
On newer CR-Vs, Sport is the simpler hybrid, while Sport-L adds leather and convenience features. TrailSport suits rough-weather trips with standard all-wheel drive and rugged styling. Sport Touring is for shoppers who want the fullest tech package.
EX-L and Sport-L Hybrid are the clear leather-seat choices in the recent lineup. EX-L pairs leather with the turbo gas engine, while Sport-L combines it with the hybrid system and black-accented Sport styling.
In the newest lineup, TrailSport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid have all-wheel drive as standard equipment. Other trim and drivetrain combinations vary by model year, so the individual vehicle's specifications still matter.
No. The 2011 and 2016 SE was a modest step above LX with alloy wheels, darker rear glass, and a security system. The 2021–2022 Special Edition focused more on comfort and tech, adding heated seats, remote start, smart entry, dual-zone climate control, and smartphone integration.
EX-L with Navigation combines leather seating and a power tailgate with factory navigation. In the fifth-generation lineup, Touring goes further with standard all-wheel drive, stronger audio, a heated steering wheel, hands-free cargo access, and rain-sensing wipers.
No. Touring appears on both gas and hybrid CR-Vs in the used market. On the newest generation, the top version is specifically named Sport Touring Hybrid, so the full trim name and model year are important.