2026 Honda CR-V Review – What’s New in America’s Favorite Family SUV?
Exterior Design
The 2026 CR-V continues Honda’s bold design evolution. It
features a more upright, rugged stance, a redesigned grille, and sharper
LED headlamps that stretch into the fenders.
The hood is longer, the body is wider, and it sits on a new
version of Honda’s global light truck platform. You’ll find 18-inch alloy
wheels standard, with available 19-inch blacked-out rims on the Sport
Touring Hybrid trim.
A power tailgate, roof rails, and LED taillights come standard on most trims, giving it a premium look without the luxury price tag.
Interior & Comfort
Inside, the 2026 CR-V boasts a more upscale, minimalistic
cabin inspired by the Honda Civic and Accord. You get:
- A 10.2-inch
digital instrument cluster
- A 9-inch
touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto
- High-quality
materials, even on the base EX trim
Honda has improved both rear legroom and cargo space, with up to 76.5 cubic feet of total storage — enough for all your family adventures. Heated front seats are standard, while dual-zone climate control, wireless charging, and a Bose 12-speaker audio system are available on higher trims.
Performance & Powertrain
The 2026 CR-V comes with two engine options:
- A 1.5L
turbocharged 4-cylinder making 190 horsepower and 179 lb-ft of torque
- A 2.0L
hybrid system producing 204 combined horsepower, available in the
Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring trims
The gas engine is paired with a CVT and available in FWD or
AWD. The hybrid, now tuned for more low-end torque, is AWD-only and delivers an
estimated 43 MPG city and 38 MPG highway — an impressive number for a
crossover of this size.
The ride is quieter and smoother than ever, with retuned suspension for both comfort and agility. Whether you're commuting or road-tripping, the CR-V remains one of the best-balanced crossovers in the segment.
Tech & Safety
Honda’s Safety Sense 3.0 suite is standard across all
trims. It includes:
- Collision
Mitigation Braking
- Road
Departure Mitigation
- Lane
Keeping Assist
- Adaptive
Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow
- Traffic
Jam Assist and Traffic Sign Recognition
Also standard are blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic
alert, and a multi-angle backup camera.
The infotainment system is faster and more responsive than before, with cloud-based navigation, voice-activated controls, and over-the-air updates.
Trims, Pricing & Value
The 2026 CR-V is available in EX, EX-L, Sport Hybrid, and
Sport Touring Hybrid trims. Starting prices are:
- EX:
from $31,995
- EX-L:
from $34,995
- Sport
Hybrid: from $36,495
- Sport
Touring Hybrid: from $40,495
With strong resale value, excellent fuel economy, and Honda’s legendary reliability, the CR-V continues to offer one of the best cost-of-ownership experiences in the SUV world.
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