Honda CR-V: price, turbo vs hybrid, TrailSport, e:FCEV and every generation

By CarWhere Research · Updated

The 2027 Honda CR-V is a compact SUV priced from $31,520 (LX) to $42,950 (Sport Touring Hybrid) before a $1,550 destination charge. The LX, EX and EX-L use a 190-hp 1.5L turbo. The Sport, TrailSport, Sport-L and Sport Touring are 204-hp hybrids rated up to 43/36/40 mpg. AWD costs $1,500 more where offered.

Type
Compact two-row SUV (five seats)
Price (MSRP)
$31,520–$42,950 (2027 MY) · MSRP excl. $1,550 destination; $33,070–$44,500 including it. Lowest = LX 2WD, highest = Sport Touring Hybrid (AWD only). The hydrogen CR-V e:FCEV ($50,000 before $1,450 destination for 2026) is lease-only at select dealers and not in the 2027 table.[1][2]
Powertrains
CR-V 1.5L turbo 2WD, CR-V 1.5L turbo AWD, CR-V Hybrid 2WD, CR-V Hybrid AWD, CR-V TrailSport Hybrid, CR-V e:FCEV (2026) · 190–204 hp
Towing
up to 1,500 lb (1.5L turbo trims, with accessory towing equipment. Honda rates the hybrids at 1,000 lbs.)[3]
Current generation
6th generation, 2023–present

2027 Honda CR-V price and trims

The 2027 CR-V carries seven trims: gas LX, EX and EX-L with a 190-hp 1.5L turbo, and Sport, TrailSport, Sport-L and Sport Touring hybrids with 204 hp. AWD adds $1,500 where both drivetrains are offered. Destination rose to $1,550 for 2027.[15][16]

Honda CR-V trims with 2027 model-year base MSRP (USD) and powertrains
TrimMSRP (2027)Powertrain
LX$31,520excl. $1,550 destination (2027 MY); $33,070 incl. destination; AWD $33,0201.5L turbo four-cylinder (190 hp, 179 lb-ft), CVT[15][16]
EX$33,550excl. $1,550 destination (2027 MY); $35,100 incl. destination; AWD $35,0501.5L turbo four-cylinder (190 hp, 179 lb-ft), CVT[15][16]
EX-L$35,800excl. $1,550 destination (2027 MY); $37,350 incl. destination; AWD $37,3001.5L turbo four-cylinder (190 hp, 179 lb-ft), CVT[15][16]
Sport Hybrid$36,030excl. $1,550 destination (2027 MY); $37,580 incl. destination; AWD $37,5302.0L two-motor hybrid (204 hp total system output; 247 lb-ft motor)[15][16]
TrailSport Hybrid$39,200excl. $1,550 destination (2027 MY); $40,750 incl. destination2.0L two-motor hybrid (204 hp total system output; 247 lb-ft motor)[15][16]
Sport-L Hybrid$39,125excl. $1,550 destination (2027 MY); $40,675 incl. destination; AWD $40,6252.0L two-motor hybrid (204 hp total system output; 247 lb-ft motor)[15][16]
Sport Touring Hybrid$42,950excl. $1,550 destination (2027 MY); $44,500 incl. destination2.0L two-motor hybrid (204 hp total system output; 247 lb-ft motor)[15][16]

Every CR-V trim compared, with standard equipment and previous-generation prices →

Honda CR-V engines, horsepower and mpg

Honda's 2027 release and EPA agree on every CR-V rating. The e:FCEV is rated in MPGe, not mpg: Honda gives 61 city / 52 highway / 57 combined MPGe and a 270-mile range for the 2026 model, and does not publish its output in that release. The CR-V holds 14 gallons of fuel.

Honda CR-V powertrains with Honda-rated output and EPA fuel economy (city/highway/combined)
VersionEngineHorsepowerTorque (lb-ft)TransmissionDriveEPA mpg (city/hwy/comb)
CR-V 1.5L turbo 2WDLX, EX, EX-L1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder[1][3][4]190179CVTFront-wheel drive28/33/302027 MY[4]
CR-V 1.5L turbo AWDLX AWD, EX AWD, EX-L AWD1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder[1][3][4]190179CVTReal Time AWD27/31/292027 MY[4]
CR-V Hybrid 2WDSport Hybrid, Sport-L Hybrid2.0L Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder two-motor hybrid (145-hp engine, 181-hp motor; 247 lb-ft is motor torque)[1][3][4]204247Direct Drive Unit (no conventional gearbox)Front-wheel drive43/36/402027 MY[4]
CR-V Hybrid AWDSport Hybrid AWD, Sport-L Hybrid AWD, Sport Touring Hybrid2.0L two-motor hybrid[1][3][4]204247Direct Drive Unit (no conventional gearbox)Real Time AWD40/34/372027 MY[4]
CR-V TrailSport HybridTrailSport Hybrid2.0L two-motor hybrid[1][3][4]204247Direct Drive Unit (no conventional gearbox)Real Time AWD (standard)38/33/352027 MY[4]
CR-V e:FCEV (2026)e:FCEVHydrogen fuel cell electric[2][5]——Fixed-ratio single-speedFront-wheel drive—

Output is as rated by Honda; fuel economy is the EPA estimate. "—" means no official figure was found.

CR-V 1.5L turbo vs CR-V Hybrid (2027)

Choosing between the turbo and the hybrid means choosing between price, cargo space and towing on one side and power and fuel economy on the other.[1][3][4]

CR-V 1.5L turbo vs CR-V Hybrid (2027)
1.5L turbo (LX, EX, EX-L)Hybrid (Sport–Sport Touring)
Horsepower190 hp204 hp (system)
Torque179 lb-ft247 lb-ft (motor)
EPA mpg 2WD (city/hwy/comb)28/33/3043/36/40
EPA mpg AWD27/31/2940/34/37 (TrailSport 38/33/35)
Cargo behind 2nd row / max39.3 / 76.5 cu ft36.3 / 71.8 cu ft (Sport Touring 34.7 behind 2nd row)
Towing (with accessory equipment)1,500 lbs1,000 lbs
MSRP before destination$31,520–$37,300$36,030–$42,950
  • The 2WD Sport Hybrid costs $230 more than a 2WD EX-L and gets 10 mpg more combined.
  • The turbo has 3 cu ft more cargo space behind the rear seat and 500 lbs more tow rating.
  • Both powertrains offer AWD for $1,500; the TrailSport and Sport Touring are AWD only.

CR-V turbo or CR-V Hybrid

The 2027 CR-V comes in seven trims. The LX ($31,520), EX ($33,550) and EX-L ($35,800) use a 190-hp 1.5L turbo with a CVT and are rated 28/33/30 mpg with 2WD. The Sport ($36,030), TrailSport ($39,200), Sport-L ($39,125) and Sport Touring ($42,950) are hybrids, rated 43/36/40 mpg with 2WD and 40/34/37 with AWD.

The hybrid gives up some space and towing. Cargo volume behind the rear seat is 39.3 cu ft in turbo models and 36.3 cu ft in hybrids (34.7 in the Sport Touring). Towing is 1,500 lbs for the turbo and 1,000 lbs for the hybrid, in both cases with accessory equipment. The hybrid has more power: 204 hp, against 190 hp for the turbo.

  • AWD adds $1,500 on LX, EX, EX-L, Sport and Sport-L
  • TrailSport and Sport Touring are AWD only
  • Max cargo: 76.5 cu ft (turbo) vs 71.8 cu ft (hybrid)
  • Curb weight: 3,472–3,777 lbs (2WD), 3,591–3,926 lbs (AWD)
  • [1][3][4]

CR-V TrailSport Hybrid

Honda added the TrailSport Hybrid for 2026. It is AWD only and gets all-terrain tires and Honda Trail Experience (HTX) drive mode. Honda lists 8.2 inches of unladen ground clearance. The 2027 TrailSport costs $39,200 before destination.

EPA rates it at 38/33/35 mpg, lower than the 40/34/37 of the other AWD hybrids. It uses the same 204-hp hybrid system and is rated to tow 1,000 lbs like the other hybrids.[7][1][3][4]

CR-V e:FCEV: the hydrogen CR-V

The CR-V e:FCEV is a hydrogen fuel-cell electric version with a fixed-ratio single-speed drive. For 2026 Honda listed it at $50,000 before a $1,450 destination charge, rated it 61/52/57 MPGe and quoted a 270-mile range. It is available for lease only, at select Honda dealers.

It does not appear in Honda's 2027 CR-V price table, and EPA's 2027 listing shows only the turbo and hybrid. The 2025 e:FCEV is covered by recall 25V858, which addresses fuel cell stack coolant leaks on 388 vehicles.[2][1][4][12]

What changed: 2023 vs 2026 vs 2027 CR-V

2023: The sixth generation launched with EX and EX-L turbo trims and Sport and Sport Touring hybrids, from $31,110 before a $1,245 destination charge. Honda expected about half of buyers to pick the hybrid.

2026: The TrailSport Hybrid joined, and the CR-V started at $30,920 before a $1,395 destination charge.

2027: The lineup stayed at seven trims. The LX rose to $31,520 and destination rose to $1,550.[6][7][1]

Buying a used CR-V: what to check

On the used market the CR-V turbo arrived for 2017, with the 1.5L in EX and above. EPA lists the older 184-hp 2.4L in the LX through 2019. The first CR-V Hybrid was the AWD-only 2020–2022 model, and the 2023-and-later hybrid also comes with front-wheel drive.

Check that 2023–2025 CR-Vs have had recall 24V744 (steering gearbox) done, and that 2023–2025 CR-V Hybrids have had 24V763 (high-pressure fuel pump). For 2007–2011 CR-Vs from salt states, ask for proof of recall 23V228, the rear trailing-arm frame inspection.[8][5][9][13][14][11]

Honda CR-V generations by year

Every US Honda CR-V generation with model years and engines, newest first
GenerationUS model yearsEnginesNotes
6th generation2023–present1.5L turbo (190 hp, 179 lb-ft), CVT; 2.0L two-motor hybrid (204 hp); e:FCEV fuel-cell model (2025–)Turbo models reached dealers on Sept. 22, 2022 and hybrids in October. Honda builds it in East Liberty, Ohio; Greensburg, Indiana; and Alliston, Ontario. The TrailSport Hybrid arrived for 2026. The 2027 price table has seven trims and a $1,550 destination charge.[6][7][1][5]
5th generation2017–20222.4L four-cylinder (184 hp, LX; EPA lists it through 2019); 1.5L turbo (190 hp); CR-V Hybrid 2.0L, AWD only (2020–2022)It went on sale Dec. 21, 2016 with the CR-V's first turbo engine and Honda Sensing on EX and above. This was the first generation built in Greensburg, Indiana, in addition to Ohio and Ontario. The Hybrid came in LX, EX, EX-L and Touring trims.[8][9][5]
4th generation2012–20162.4L four-cylinder; 5-speed automatic, then a CVT (EPA lists the CVT for 2015)Offered with 2WD or AWD. EPA lists no manual transmission for 2012 or 2015.[5][10]
3rd generation2007–20112.4L four-cylinder, 5-speed automaticOffered with 2WD or 4WD. CR-Vs from these years sold or registered in salt-belt states are in recall 23V228 for rear trailing-arm frame corrosion.[5][10][11]
2nd generation2002–20062.4L four-cylinder; 4-speed automatic (5-speed by 2005) or 5-speed manualThe 2.4L replaced the original 2.0L. A manual was offered with 4WD.[5][10]
1st generation1997–20012.0L four-cylinder; 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manualThe CR-V came to the U.S. for the 1997 model year. EPA lists only a 4WD version for 1997; 2WD and a manual appear later in the run.[6][5][10]

Honda CR-V problems and recalls

By recall severity, the CR-V years to check hardest are 2002–2011. Those years have Takata air bag inflators, a 2002–2006 window-switch fire recall and a 2007–2011 frame-corrosion recall (23V228) in salt states. The 2017–2018 CR-V 1.5 turbo had an oil-dilution update. Newer models mainly need fuel pump, seat-sensor and steering-gearbox recall work.

Documented Honda CR-V issues and NHTSA recall campaigns
IssueGenerationYearsType
Non-azide driver air bag inflator can rupture (20V026, 20V027)[17][18]1st gen (1997–2001)1997–2001Recall 20V026
Front seat belt buckle pretensioner may unlatch in a crash (recall 01V351)[19]1st gen (1997–2001)Not listed (recall filed Nov. 2001)Recall 01V351
Takata “Alpha” air bag inflator: stop driving until fixed (2002)[20]2nd gen (2002–2006)2002Safety recall
Takata driver and passenger inflators can rupture (15V320, 15V370, 16V344)[21][22][23][24]2nd gen (2002–2006)2002–2006Recall 15V320
Driver power window switch can melt and catch fire (12V486, 20V768)[25][26][27]2nd gen (2002–2006)2002–2006Recall 20V768
Low-beam headlight connector can melt (recall 12V136)[28]2nd gen (2002–2006)2002–2004Recall 12V136
2006 CR-V front lower arm collar may separate (recall 12V124)[29]2nd gen (2002–2006)2006Recall 12V124
Automatic transmission bearing can break; software update (recall 11V395)[30]3rd gen (2007–2011)2007–2010Recall 11V395

All 23 documented CR-V issues and 21 recalls, with symptoms and pre-purchase checks →

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a 2027 Honda CR-V?

The 2027 CR-V runs from $31,520 for the LX 2WD to $42,950 for the Sport Touring Hybrid, before a $1,550 destination charge. The cheapest hybrid, the Sport 2WD, is $36,030. AWD adds $1,500 where it is optional.

What mpg does the CR-V Hybrid get?

EPA rates the 2027 CR-V Hybrid at 43/36/40 mpg (city/highway/combined) with 2WD, 40/34/37 with AWD and 38/33/35 for the TrailSport. The turbo CR-V is rated 28/33/30 with 2WD.

How much can a Honda CR-V tow?

Honda rates the 2027 CR-V turbo at 1,500 lbs and the CR-V Hybrid at 1,000 lbs. Both ratings require accessory towing equipment.

What engine is in the CR-V?

The LX, EX and EX-L have a 190-hp, 179 lb-ft 1.5L turbo four with a CVT. The hybrids pair a 145-hp 2.0L Atkinson-cycle engine with a 181-hp motor for 204 hp total.

Can you buy a CR-V e:FCEV?

No. For 2026 Honda offered the hydrogen CR-V e:FCEV for lease only, at select dealers, at a $50,000 MSRP before a $1,450 destination charge, with a 270-mile range.

When did the CR-V come out in the US?

The CR-V came to the U.S. for the 1997 model year. The current car is the sixth generation, which went on sale in September 2022 as a 2023 model.

Sources

Prices and output are as published by Honda for the model year shown; fuel economy is from the EPA. Equipment changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

  1. 2027 Honda CR-V Pricing and EPA Ratings (Sep 9, 2026) — Honda Newsroom (hondanews.com)
  2. 2026 Honda CR-V e:FCEV Pricing and EPA Ratings (Dec 2, 2025) — Honda Newsroom (hondanews.com)
  3. 2027 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features — Honda Newsroom (hondanews.com)
  4. 2027 Honda CR-V and CR-V Hybrid fuel economy — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  5. Honda CR-V fuel economy and powertrain listings, 1997–2026 — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  6. All-New 2023 Honda CR-V Begins to Arrive this Month (Sep 13, 2022) — Honda Newsroom (hondanews.com)
  7. 2026 Honda CR-V Pricing and EPA Ratings (May 21, 2025) — Honda Newsroom (hondanews.com)
  8. Bold, New and Unexpectedly Upscale 2017 Honda CR-V Hits Showrooms (Dec 21, 2016) — Honda Newsroom (hondanews.com)
  9. 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid Pricing and EPA Ratings (Jul 7, 2020) — Honda Newsroom (hondanews.com)
  10. Honda CR-V (generation model years) — Wikipedia (secondary reference)
  11. Recall 23V228: Rear trailing arm may detach from frame corrosion (2007–2011 CR-V, salt-belt states) — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  12. Recall 25V858: Fuel cell stack coolant leak (2025 CR-V e:FCEV) — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  13. Recall 24V744: Difficulty steering from steering gearbox damage (2022–2025 Civic; 2023–2025 CR-V, HR-V and others) — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  14. Recall 24V763: High-pressure fuel pump may leak (2023–2024 Accord, 2023–2025 CR-V Hybrid, 2025 Civic) — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  15. 2027 Honda CR-V Pricing and EPA Ratings (Sep 9, 2026) — Honda Newsroom (hondanews.com)
  16. 2027 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features — Honda Newsroom (hondanews.com)
  17. Recall 20V026: Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag — 1996–2000 Civic and other Honda/Acura models — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  18. Recall 20V027: Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag — 2000 Civic and other models with replacement NADI modules — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  19. Recall 01V351: Honda/Seat Belt Pretensioner — CR-V front buckle pretensioners — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  20. Honda Asks Owners to Stop Driving Recalled 2001-2003 Acura and Honda Vehicles with Recalled Takata Airbag Inflators (Feb. 3, 2023) — Honda News (American Honda)
  21. Recall 15V320: Driver's Frontal Air Bag May Rupture — 2001–2005 Civic and other Honda/Acura models — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  22. Recall 15V370: Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture — 2001–2005 Civic and other Honda/Acura models — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  23. Recall 16V344: Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture — 2005–2006 CR-V and other models — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  24. Recall 17V029: Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture — 2005–2006 CR-V and other models — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  25. Recall 20V768: Driver Side Power Window Switch May Fail — 2002–2006 CR-V — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  26. Recall 12V486: Driver Side Power Window Switch May Fail or Melt — 2002–2006 CR-V — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  27. Recall 11V456: Driver Side Power Window Switch — 2006 CR-V — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  28. Recall 12V136: Low Beam Headlight — 2002–2003 Civic, 2002–2004 CR-V, 2003–2005 Pilot — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  29. Recall 12V124: Passenger-Side Front Lower Arm — 2006 CR-V — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  30. Recall 11V395: Automatic Transmission Control Module Software — 2005–2010 Accord, 2007–2010 CR-V, 2005–2008 Element — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)

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