The Honda CR-V The lineup has been reconfigured for 2026, with fewer gasoline-powered options and more hybrids, including the delayed introduction of all-wheel-drive hybrid variants.
After launching here in 2024 with a single hybrid configuration, the flagship front-wheel-drive e:HEV RS, there are now four: the front-wheel-drive e:HEV X and e:HEV L, and the all-wheel-drive e:HEV LX and e:HEV RS.
The CR-V e:HEV (Hybrid) range now starts at $49,900 for the e:HEV X. That’s $5,000 more than the base VTi
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While there are more hybrid options than before, following the deletion of the VTi X7 there is only a seven-seat option.
That leaves just the VTi L7 at $54,900, $1,500 more than its price last year. Hybrid drive is still not possible with a third row of seats.
Also dead for 2026 are the gasoline-powered five-seater VTi L with front- and all-wheel drive and the five-seater VTi LX AWD. That leaves only two petrol-only options: an entry-level variant and a mid-range variant with seven seats.
All CR-Vs stick with a 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, but will get Google Built-in from 2026 and bring embedded Google apps such as Google Maps and Google Assistant.
A 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster is now more widely available, with only the base VTi
The e:HEV RS AWD flagship was the biggest beneficiary of the tech updates, gaining not only a surround-view camera but also a head-up display, heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats and heated rear seats.
In addition, the wheel arch trim is switched to black and the door handles in the body color are replaced with black ones. However, it’s now $4,500 more expensive than last year’s front-wheel-drive e:HEV RS.
Unlike CR-Vs offered in markets such as Japan, front cross-traffic alert, lane change assist and active blind spot assist have not been added to the spec list for 2026 in Australia.
Prices
| Model | Drive-away prices |
|---|---|
| 2026 Honda CR-V VTi | $44,900 |
| 2026 Honda CR-V e:HEV | $49,900 |
| 2026 Honda CR-V e:HEV L | $53,900 |
| 2026 Honda CR-V VTi L7 | $54,900 |
| 2026 Honda CR-V e:HEV LX AWD | $58,900 |
| 2026 Honda CR-V e:HEV RS AWD | $64,400 |
Drives and efficiency
Two powertrains are offered in the 2026 CR-V.
| Specifications | CR-V | CR-V e:HEV |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | 1.5L Turbo 4Cyl | 2.0L hybrid 4-cyl |
| Performance | 140kW | 135kW |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 335 Nm |
| transmission | CVT | E-CVT |
| Drive type | Front wheel drive | Front or all-wheel drive |
| Curb weight | 1613kg – VTi X 1700kg – VTi L7 |
1741 kg – e:HEV 1710 kg – e:HEV L 1765kg – e:HEV LX AWD 1828 kg – e:HEV RS AWD |
| Fuel consumption (claimed) | 7.1 l/100 km – VTi X 7.3L/100km – VTi L7 |
5.5 l/100 km – e:HEV X, e:HEV L 5.7 l/100 km – e:HEV LX AWD, e:HEV RS AWD |
| Fuel tank capacity | 57L | 57L |
| Fuel requirements | Regular unleaded gasoline with 91 octane | Regular unleaded gasoline with 91 octane |
| CO2 emissions | 162g/km – VTi X 167g/km – VTi L7 |
125 g/km – e:HEV X, e:HEV L 131 g/km – e:HEV LX AWD, e:HEV RS AWD |
| Emissions standard | Euro 6b | Euro 6b |
| Braked towing capacity | 1500kg – VTi X 1000kg – VTi L7 |
750kg |
Dimensions
All Honda CR-Vs have five seats, except the VTi L7, which has a third row for a total of seven seats.
| Dimensions | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|
| length | 4704mm |
| Width | 1866mm |
| Height | 1681 mm (1691 kg with 4WD) |
| wheelbase | 2701mm |
| Ground clearance | 198 mm (208 mm with 4WD) |
| Loading capacity | 581-589L (behind second row) 1064-1071L (second row folded, measured to window) 1636-1671L (second row folded, measured to roof) |
The VTi L7 has 150 liters of boot space with the third row upright and 840 liters of cargo space with the third row folded down, measured to the window, and 1488 liters measured to the roof.
Maintenance and warranty
The Honda CR-V comes with a five-year, unlimited mileage vehicle warranty and the hybrid battery has an eight-year warranty.
Maintenance is required every 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. The first five services are capped at $199 each.
Security
The Honda CR-V received a four-star rating from independent safety agency ANCAP based on tests conducted in 2024.
| category | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|
| Protection for adults | 88 percent |
| Passenger protection for children | 88 percent |
| Protection of vulnerable road users | 76 percent |
| Security assistant | 68 percent |
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Adaptive cruise control with low speed following
- Blind spot monitoring
- Driver attention monitor
- Lane keeping assistant
- Braking after a collision
- Rear cross traffic warning
- Traffic jam assistant
- Traffic sign recognition
- Tire pressure monitoring
- Rear view camera
- Parking sensors front and rear
- Airbags
- Double front
- Page for first and second row
- Curtain for up to three rows
- Front knee
- Front center
The e:HEV L, e:HEV LX and e:HEV RS also feature a surround-view camera, new for 2026.
Standard equipment
There are six members of the 2026 Honda CR-V lineup.
A panoramic sunroof is only standard on the VTi L7 and e:HEV RS AWD.
The VTi X and e:HEV X are equipped with the following equipment as standard:
- 17-inch alloy wheels (VTi X) or 18-inch alloy wheels in high-gloss black (e:HEV X)
- Full-fledged light alloy replacement (VTi X) or tire repair kit (e:HEV X)
- Automatic LED headlights
- Manual height adjustment
- Automatic high beam
- LED fog lights
- Hands-free power tailgate
- Electronic parking brake with automatic holding function
- Proximity access with push button start
- 7.0-inch instrument display
- 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Integrated Google function (NEW)
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wired Android Auto
- Wireless phone charger
- 8 speaker sound system
- 4 x USB-C ports
- 8-way power driver’s seat with 4-way power lumbar support
- Black fabric upholstery
- Dual-zone automatic climate control with second-row vents
- Tilt and telescopic adjustment of the steering column
- Beige headliner
- Honda Connect 3-year free subscription
- Remote control of locks, air conditioning, lights, horn, tailgate and immobilizer
- Automatic collision detection
- Speed and geofencing notifications
- Emergency button
- Location search
The VTi L7 and e:HEV L add:
- 18-inch alloy wheels in silver (VTi L7) or glossy black (e:HEV L)
- Space-saving spare part (VTi L7) or tire repair kit (e:HEV L)
- Windshield wipers with rain sensors
- Smart KeyCard
- 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster
- Leather-covered steering wheel
- Driver seat memory
- 4-way electrically adjustable passenger seat
- Heated front seats
- Black leather upholstery
- Tri-zone automatic climate control with independent rear controls, third row vents (VTi L7)
The e:HEV LX AWD also offers:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Automatic LED headlights with automatic height adjustment
- DAB+ digital radio
- Bose sound system with 12 speakers
- Interior in piano black
- Ambient interior lighting
The e:HEV RS AWD adds:
- Adaptive LED headlights
- Active LED cornering lights
- Panoramic sunroof
- Door handles, exterior mirrors, spoiler, wheel arch trim and B and C pillar trim in piano black (NEW)
- Head-up display (NEW)
- Ventilated front seats (NEW)
- Heated outer rear seats (NEW)
- Heated steering wheel (NEW)
- Red stitching
- Alloy pedals
- Black headliner
Colors
The 2026 Honda CR-V is available in the following exterior finishes at no additional charge:
- Moonsilver
- Platinum white
- Meteoroid gray
- Bright red
- Crystal Black (except VTi X, e:HEV X, VTi L7)
- Canyon River Blue (except VTi X, E:HEV X, VTi L7)
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