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2026 Honda CR-V EX-L

SUV · 190 hp · 29–30 mpg combined

Sticker from
$35,400Factory MSRP, base configuration
Dealers ask
$38,350Median across 5,614 listings
Above sticker
$2,950The median, minus the MSRP

Overview.

At a glance

190 hp29–30 mpg combinedFWD / AWD

Good

  • Leather seating standard
  • EPA-estimated 30 mpg combined
  • Heated front seats
  • 39.3 cu ft cargo

Watch for

  • 190 hp trails hybrid trims
  • 29 mpg with all-wheel drive

The 2026 Honda CR-V EX-L is a 5-seat gas SUV with a 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine producing 190 hp.

A continuously variable-speed automatic transmission is standard. Front-wheel drive has a $35,400 MSRP, while all-wheel drive has a $36,900 MSRP.

The front-wheel-drive version returns an EPA-estimated 30 mpg combined, compared with 29 mpg combined for all-wheel drive. Cargo capacity is 39.3 cu ft, and maximum towing is 1,500 lbs.

Standard cabin features include leather seating, multi-level heated front seats, an 8-way power driver seat, driver-seat memory, dual-zone front climate control and a power moonroof. The 9.0-inch infotainment display supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, while an 8-speaker stereo delivers 320 watts. Wireless charging, front and rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind spot and lane departure warnings, and rear cross traffic alert are also standard.

Factory coverage includes a 36-month/36,000-mile basic warranty and a 60-month/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.

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Market

Dealers are asking $2,950 over sticker.

That is the median across 5,614 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 15 days.

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Which CR-V is right for you?

Eight trims, $30,920 to $50,000. Tap one to open it.

The numbers.

Two configurations: front-wheel or all-wheel drive, continuously variable automatic.

190hp1.5L four-cylinder turbo
179lb-ftTorque
29–30mpgCombined · 27–28 city · 31–33 highway
FWD / AWDcontinuously variable-speed automatic
5Seats
39.3 cu ftCargo volume
3,525–3,635 lbsCurb weight
1,500 lbsMax towing

130 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

  • Gray
  • Black

Both leather.

7 factory paints

  • Meteorite Gray Metallic
  • Platinum White Pearl
  • Radiant Red Metallic
  • Canyon River Blue Metallic
  • Solar Silver Metallic
  • Crystal Black Pearl
  • Urban Gray Pearl

Safety and recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall—Not rated
Frontal—Not rated
Side—Not rated
Rollover—Not rated

NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2026 CR-V. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
5 yr
Roadside
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12,000 mi
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