2026 Honda CR-V

Price Range: $30,920 - $42,250

Great

8.1

out of 10

edmunds TESTED

Many consider the 2026 Honda CR-V a benchmark small SUV for families, including us. The CR-V stands out with its smooth and quiet demeanor, impressive fuel economy and expansive cargo space. While not as lively as some competitors, the CR-V is about as well rounded as it gets.

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Pros

Pro:Roomy interior with cavernous cargo capacity
Pro:Tech features are easy to use
Pro:Smooth and comfortable ride

Cons

Con:Not much cabin storage space for small items
Con:Hybrid powertrain can be noisy and slow on hills

What’s new

TrailSport Hybrid trim joins lineup
Larger standard touchscreen
Standard wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Part of the sixth CR-V generation introduced for 2023

6 Colors
7 Trims

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2026 Honda CR-V Review

Overview

Written by automotive expert Dan Frio

7/18/2025

The 2026 Honda CR-V is among America's most popular small SUVs. Conveniently, it's also one of our test team's top recommendations. You'll likely be pleased if you drive one. The CR-V is easy to drive, comfortable and roomy. It also gets impressive fuel economy of up to 40 mpg if you pick a CR-V with its available hybrid powertrain. The 2026 CR-V is largely unchanged from last year, though it does get a few more standard features and a new trim level called the TrailSport.

Edmunds spotlight: TrailSport is mostly about style, not substance

For 2026, the CR-V now comes in a new TrailSport trim level. The TrailSport adopts a more rugged, off-roady look thanks to revised front-end styling, gray-painted wheels and black exterior accents. It also has all-terrain tires that can potentially provide more traction on loose surfaces. But with the exception of those tires, the TrailSport doesn't offer any additional trail-ready features or attitude. It doesn't get more ground clearance, for example, which is something that comes on the Wilderness version of the Subaru Forester. Sure, the TrailSport looks cooler than a regular CR-V. Just don't venture too far off the paved path.

Competitors to consider

Check out the Mazda CX-50. It's a little more fun to drive than the CR-V, especially when equipped with its available turbocharged engine. It also has a classier-looking interior. We're also keen on the Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson. Both are roomy and provide loads of value. Finally, there's the redesigned 2026 Toyota RAV4. It has fresh styling, big new touchscreens and standard hybrid power for great mpg.

Which CR-V 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 Honda CR-V trim levels

Helpful trims summary and side-by-side comparison chart

Honda CR-V models

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

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At a Glance:

6 Colors
7 Trims
$30,920starting MSRP

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Comfort and Efficiency

J. Hutchinson, 09/14/2024

2025 Honda CR-V Sport-L Hybrid 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT)

I’ve had my 2025 CRV Hybrid Sport-L for a few months and about 1,500 miles. Average MPG is 42.1 with 30% highway driving. We love the leather seats, moonroof, comfortable interior, and how it drives flawlessly. I’m impressed with how many feature are included at this price. I’ve driven Luxus’ and Acura’s of family members and see no difference in quality or comfort. I highly recommend …

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Michael R, 08/13/2024

2025 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT)

This is my 2nd consecutive CR-V. Coming out of a 2022 EX-L. Love the hybrid powertrain . Went for the sport touring over the sport-L as it's only $1500 more one you add AWD to the sport-L (standard AWD in sport touring). Getting 38.2 mpg in mixed driving. Plenty of space for a small SUV Other things I like are updated carplay and android auto (both wireless) as well as lane keep assist/ …

Overall great. But Chronic Tech Issues

JE, 07/23/2024

2025 Honda CR-V Sport-L Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT)

This is our third Honda CRV (2018, 2021, 2025). High quality construction, rides great. Just a solid vehicle. No other small SUV is put together this well. One big issue and one small issue. Very frustrated with my 2025 Sport-L entertainment system and Apple CarPlay. The gauge audio display setting (in front of the steering wheel) gets stuck and does not show what’s playing in …

Quality feel with lots of MPG

ChargedUp, 08/25/2024

2025 Honda CR-V Sport Hybrid 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT)

My first hybrid. Love that the battery is NOT paired with a turbo. Who wants a turbo to turn on and off as needed? Doesn't match their characteristics. Like it is standard with blind spot warning, etc. Quiet ride. Good power. Excellent mpg (averaging 38 combined Hwy city). Compared to a RAV4 and it looks nicer, inside and out, feels more substantial and has more room. It was also …

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2026 Honda CR-V