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2026 Honda CR-V Trims Comparison

2026 CR-V trim level differences

The 2026 Honda CR-V is available in seven trim levels: LX, EX, EX-L, Sport Hybrid, TrailSport Hybrid, Sport-L Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid. The LX, EX and EX-L trims come with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, while the remaining trims use a four-cylinder hybrid powertrain for increased fuel economy. Most CR-V trims come with standard front-wheel drive and optional all-wheel drive. The TrailSport and Sport Touring trims come with standard all-wheel drive.

LX
The base trim CR-V kicks off the lineup with:

  • Turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine (190 horsepower, 179 lb-ft of torque)
  • Continuously variable transmission
  • 17-inch wheels
  • Push-button start
  • LED headlights
  • 9-inch touchscreen
  • Wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Wireless phone charger
  • Four-speaker sound system

Standard driver assist features include:

  • Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane keeping assistance (steers the CR-V back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the vehicle and the car in front)

EX
Builds on the LX with: 

  • 18-inch wheels
  • Sunroof
  • Heated side mirrors
  • Dual-zone climate control
  • Heated front seats
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Six-speaker sound system
  • Dual rear USB ports
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)

EX-L
This is the best-equipped, turbo-powered CR-V. In addition to the EX features, it comes with:

  • Power liftgate
  • Leather upholstery
  • Power-adjustable front passenger seat
  • Driver's seat memory settings
  • Digital instrument display
  • Eight-speaker sound system
  • Front and rear parking sensors

Sport Hybrid
The most affordable way to get into a hybrid-powered CR-V. It's equipped like the EX but adds:

  • Hybrid powertrain with 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (204 hp, 247 lb-ft)
  • Roof rails
  • Sport appearance package with darkened exterior elements
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel

Sport-L Hybrid
The Sport-L builds off the regular Sport trim. Think of it as a Sport with the extra niceties from the EX-L. 
 
TrailSport Hybrid
New for 2026, the TrailSport has standard all-wheel drive and a slightly more rugged look. It's equipped similarly to a Sport Hybrid but with:

  • 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires
  • Power liftgate
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Eight-speaker sound system

Sport Touring Hybrid
The fully loaded Sport Touring trim blends EX-L features with all-wheel drive and the hybrid powertrain. Other features include:

  • 19-inch gloss black wheels
  • Hands-free liftgate
  • Google Built-In (includes Google Maps and other Google-based services)
  • Heated steering wheel
  • 12-speaker Bose premium audio system

Which 2026 CR-V trim does Edmunds recommend?

For the money, it's hard to beat the EX-L. It's priced about halfway between the base trim and the top Sport Touring Hybrid, but it comes with plenty of daily comforts and conveniences such as a power liftgate, leather upholstery, power-adjustable seats and an upgraded sound system. If you want a hybrid version of the CR-V for its better mpg, check out the Sport-L. It has many of the EX-L's features.

Compare 2026 CR-V trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Ashburn, VA
Vehicle
CR-V LX
CR-V EX
CR-V EX-L
CR-V Sport Hybrid
CR-V Sport-L Hybrid
CR-V TrailSport Hybrid
CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid
Vehicle
LX
1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT
Starting MSRP
$32,315
Avg Price Paid
$30,889
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27 for sale near you
EX
1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT
Starting MSRP
$34,545
Avg Price Paid
$32,726
See all CR-V EX for sale
21 for sale near you
EX-L
1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT
Starting MSRP
$36,795
Avg Price Paid
$34,973
See all CR-V EX-L for sale
53 for sale near you
Sport Hybrid
2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT
Starting MSRP
$37,025
Avg Price Paid
$35,110
See all CR-V Sport Hybrid for sale
12 for sale near you
Sport-L Hybrid
2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT
Starting MSRP
$40,120
Avg Price Paid
$38,089
See all CR-V Sport-L Hybrid for sale
46 for sale near you
TrailSport Hybrid
2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT
Starting MSRP
$40,195
Avg Price Paid
$38,410
See all CR-V TrailSport Hybrid for sale
56 for sale near you
Sport Touring Hybrid
2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT
Starting MSRP
$43,645
Avg Price Paid
$40,914
See all CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid for sale
32 for sale near you
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
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standard
Satellite radio
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Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
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standard
Not Available
standard
Not Available
standard
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
leather
cloth
leather
cloth
leather
Heated seats
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standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
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Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
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standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
Canada/United States
Canada/United States
Canada/United States
Canada/United States
Canada/United States
Canada/United States
Canada/United States
Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
190 hp @ 6,000 rpm
190 hp @ 6,000 rpm
190 hp @ 6,000 rpm
204 hp
204 hp
204 hp
204 hp
Engine torque
179 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm
179 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm
179 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm
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Engine displacement
1.5 l
1.5 l
1.5 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
electrically variable-speed automatic
electrically variable-speed automatic
electrically variable-speed automatic
electrically variable-speed automatic
Tire size
235/65R17
235/60R18
235/60R18
235/60R18
235/60R18
235/60R18
235/55R19
Wheel size
Wheel type
steel wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
14.0 gal.
14.0 gal.
14.0 gal.
14.0 gal.
14.0 gal.
14.0 gal.
14.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
37.3 ft.
37.3 ft.
37.3 ft.
37.0 ft.
37.0 ft.
37.0 ft.
37.0 ft.
Curb weight
3,472 lb.
3,497 lb.
3,525 lb.
3,752 lb.
3,777 lb.
3,900 lb.
3,926 lb.
Ground Clearance
7.8 in.
7.8 in.
7.8 in.
7.8 in.
7.8 in.
8.2 in.
8.2 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
73.5 in.
73.5 in.
73.5 in.
73.5 in.
73.5 in.
73.5 in.
73.5 in.
Height
66.2 in.
66.2 in.
66.2 in.
66.2 in.
66.2 in.
66.5 in.
66.5 in.
Length
184.8 in.
184.8 in.
184.8 in.
184.8 in.
184.8 in.
184.8 in.
184.8 in.
Wheelbase
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
39.3 cu. ft.
39.3 cu. ft.
39.3 cu. ft.
36.3 cu. ft.
36.3 cu. ft.
36.3 cu. ft.
34.7 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
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.
Front Head Room
40.0 in.
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
Front Leg Room
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.9 in.
57.9 in.
57.9 in.
57.9 in.
57.9 in.
57.9 in.
57.9 in.
Rear Head Room
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
Rear Leg Room
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, cloth
Gray, cloth
Black, cloth
Gray, cloth
Black, leather
Gray, leather
Black, cloth
Black, leather
Black, cloth
Black, leather
Gray, leather
Exterior
Solar Silver Metallic
Urban Gray Pearl
Platinum White Pearl
Meteorite Gray Metallic
Radiant Red Metallic
Crystal Black Pearl
Solar Silver Metallic
Urban Gray Pearl
Platinum White Pearl
Meteorite Gray Metallic
Radiant Red Metallic
Crystal Black Pearl
Solar Silver Metallic
Urban Gray Pearl
Platinum White Pearl
Meteorite Gray Metallic
Canyon River Blue Metallic
Radiant Red Metallic
Crystal Black Pearl
Solar Silver Metallic
Urban Gray Pearl
Platinum White Pearl
Meteorite Gray Metallic
Canyon River Blue Metallic
Radiant Red Metallic
Crystal Black Pearl
Solar Silver Metallic
Urban Gray Pearl
Platinum White Pearl
Meteorite Gray Metallic
Canyon River Blue Metallic
Radiant Red Metallic
Crystal Black Pearl
Urban Gray Pearl
Ash Green Metallic
Platinum White Pearl
Canyon River Blue Metallic
Radiant Red Metallic
Crystal Black Pearl
Solar Silver Metallic
Urban Gray Pearl
Platinum White Pearl
Meteorite Gray Metallic
Canyon River Blue Metallic
Radiant Red Metallic
Crystal Black Pearl