2026 Honda CR-V Model Review in Lompoc, CA

Step into the 2026 Honda CR-V and get ready to make every drive something special. Equipped with either a gas or hybrid engine, plenty of standard driver assistance technologies, a versatile cabin, and a full selection of smart design features, the CR-V is ready to be your new compact SUV. Learn more about everything the CR-V has to offer with this model review crafted by the team at Rocket Town Honda.

We’re proud to be your local Honda dealership in Lompoc, CA, and we offer a wide range of new CR-V models for your consideration. Browse our available inventory to find the trim and color combination you like, then schedule a test drive appointment

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2026 Honda CR-V driving in the snow

2026 Honda CR-V Trim Models Available

  • LX
  • EX
  • Sport Hybrid
  • EX-L
  • TrailSport Hybrid
  • Sport-L Hybrid
  • Sport Touring Hybrid

2026 Honda CR-V Color Options Offered

  • Crystal Black Pearl
  • Meteorite Gray Metallic
  • Solar Silver Metallic
  • Platinum White Pearl
  • Radiant Red Metallic
  • Urban Gray Pearl
  • Canyon River Blue Metallic
  • Ash Green Metallic
2026 Honda CR-V with a kayak on top
2026 Honda CR-V infotainment system

2026 Honda CR-V Interior Features & Capacity Seating

Find comfort and convenience in equal measure within the 2026 Honda CR-V. Cloth seat upholstery is standard, but leather is included with select trims. You and your co-pilot can appreciate personalized seating configurations with the available power-adjustable front seats and optimize the temperature on each side of the cabin using available dual-zone automatic climate control. For your passengers, the 60/40-split rear seat reclines for easy relaxation and folds down for enhanced cargo-carrying possibilities.The CR-V offers up to 76.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the front seats and up to 39.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row.

Available interior features include:

  • Cloth or leather seat upholstery
  • Ten-way power driver’s seat with two-way power lumbar support and two-position memory
  • Four-way power front passenger’s seat
  • Reclining, fold-down 60/40-split rear seat
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control system
  • Illuminated vanity mirrors
  • White LED ambient lighting 
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
  • Automatic-dimming rearview mirror
  • Push-button start

CR-V interior dimensions include:

  • Seating: Five
  • Headroom (front/rear): 40 / 38.2 in.
  • Legroom (front/rear): 41.3 / 41 in.
  • Max. cargo space: 76.5 cu.-ft.
  • Cargo space behind second row: 39.3 cu.-ft. 

2026 Honda CR-V Engine & Performance

Dynamic, efficient performance awaits with the two unique engine options for the 2026 Honda CR-V. The available two-motor hybrid powertrain offers the highest power and fuel economy estimates, with up to 204 net horsepower and up to 43 city MPG*. For the slightly higher maximum towing capacity of 1,500 pounds, you’ll want the 1.5L turbocharged inline four-cylinder (I4) engine. This gas engine makes 190 horsepower and gets up to 33 MPG on the highway. Both engines can be paired with either a front-wheel drive (2WD) drivetrain or all-wheel drive (AWD) with optional Real-Time AWD™ with Intelligent Control System™

Optimize the responsive performance and sure-footed handling of your SUV with selectable dynamic drive modes. Gas models include three drive modes, including normal, econ, and snow. Meanwhile, hybrid models get up to five drive modes, including sport, normal, econ, and snow modes, plus an individual mode on select models.

See the Honda CR-V engine specs in the following chart.

Engine 1.5L turbocharged I4 2.0L Atkinson-cycle with electric motor hybrid
Horsepower 190 HP 204 net HP
Torque 179 lb.-ft. 138 lb.-ft. gas / 247 lb.-ft. electric
MPG* (City/Hwy) 28 / 33 43 / 36
Max. Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs. 1,000 lbs.
Drivetrain 2WD / AWD 2WD / AWD

*28 city/33 highway/30 combined mpg rating for 2WD LX, EX & EX-L trims. 27 city/31 highway/29 combined mpg rating for AWD LX, EX & EX-L trims. 43 city/36 highway/40 combined mpg rating for the 2WD Sport & Sport-L Hybrid trims. 40 city/34 highway/37 combined mpg rating for AWD Sport, Sport-L & Sport Touring Hybrid trims. 38 city/33 highway/35 combined mpg rating for TrailSport Hybrid AWD trim. Based on 2026 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery-pack age/condition (hybrid trims) and other factors.

2026 Honda CR-V interior seating
2026 Honda CR-V backing out with safety sensors

2026 Honda CR-V Safety & Technology

Advanced, innovative technologies fill the 2026 Honda CR-V. Safety features center around the Honda Sensing® driver assistance suite, which comes standard with every CR-V. During unexpected situations, the Collision Mitigation Braking System™ can apply automatic braking support, while the road departure mitigation system with automatic steering support and lane departure warning systems can help keep you safely on the road. Adaptive cruise control is also standard with low-speed follow functionality. For even more support avoiding collisions with vehicles outside your lines of sight, the CR-V also offers a cross-traffic monitor and blind spot information system.

Intuitive connectivity solutions keep you in touch with your digital life in the 2026 Honda CR-V. Each trim includes wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ to mirror familiar apps, navigation, and incoming messages from your smartphone on the standard 9-inch touchscreen. With both front and rear USB ports available, plus a Qi wireless charging pad, keeping everyone’s phones charged is easy. Across the trim lineup, a number of different sound systems are available, but the top-of-the-line 12-speaker Bose® setup is sure to impress.

Available safety features include:

  • Honda Sensing® driver assistance technology
    • Collision Mitigation Braking System™
    • Road departure mitigation system
    • Adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow
    • Lane keeping assist system
    • Forward collision warning
    • Lane departure warning
    • Traffic jam assist
    • Traffic sign recognition system
    • Driver attention monitor
  • Auto high-beam headlights
  • Rear seat reminder
  • Rearview camera with dynamic guidelines
  • Blind spot information system
  • Cross-traffic monitor
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Low-speed braking control

Available technology features include:

  • 7-in. or 10.2-in. digital instrument cluster
  • 9-in. color touchscreen
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Bluetooth® streaming audio
  • Front and rear USB ports
  • Wireless phone charger (Qi)
  • HondaLink® capability 
  • Remote engine start system with climate control
  • Wi-Fi® hotspot capability 
  • Google built-in
  • Bose premium sound system with 12 speakers, including subwoofer
  • HD Radio™

2026 Honda CR-V FAQs

Does the 2026 Honda CR-V have all-wheel drive?

Yes, the 2026 Honda CR-V offers all-wheel drive (AWD). The LX, EX, Sport Hybrid, EX-L, and Sport-L Hybrid make AWD optional, while the TrailSport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid make AWD standard.

What is the seating capacity for the 2026 Honda CR-V?

The 2026 Honda CR-V is available with seating for up to five people, including two front seats and a rear 60/40-split seat with room for three.

2025 Honda CR-V Review | Color Options, Seating, & Models in Lompoc, CA

Created for a life on the go, the 2025 Honda CR-V is a stylish crossover SUV packed with premium amenities. Highlights include seating for five passengers, one gas and one hybrid engine option, and advanced technology systems available throughout the lineup. For more details on the 2025 Honda CR-V, read through this comprehensive review crafted by the Rocket Town Honda team in Lompoc, CA.

If you’re interested in experiencing the new Honda CR-V for yourself, review our current offerings in our inventory, then schedule a test drive at our dealership. Be sure to check our hours and directions before your departure. Have questions? Give us a call at (805) 736-4595 or contact us online.

2025 Honda CR-V Exterior Color Options

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

2025 Honda CR-V Model Options Available

  • 2025 Honda CR-V LX
  • 2025 Honda CR-V EX
  • 2025 Honda CR-V Sport Hybrid
  • 2025 Honda CR-V EX-L
  • 2025 Honda CR-V Sport-L Hybrid
  • 2025 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid

2025 Honda CR-V Interior Cargo Space & Design Features

Inside the 2025 Honda CR-V you’ll find creature comforts throughout. Utilize ample cargo space throughout the cabin — behind the rear seats, there is 39.3 cubic feet of cargo space; behind the front row with rear seats folded down, there is 76.5 cubic feet of cargo space. The available heated front seats give you and your front-seat companion a respite from cold weather. You can further optimize your seating position with the available ten-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support and memory settings. Use the available remote engine start with climate control to make the interior temperature comfortable for you and your passengers before setting out in the morning.

Available interior features include:

  • Interior ambient lighting
  • Cloth or leather seat upholstery
  • Ten-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support and memory settings
  • Automatic-dimming rearview mirror
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
  • Heated front seats
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control system
  • Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock®
  • Remote engine start with climate control

2025 Honda CR-V Performance Features & Engine Options

There are two engines available for the 2025 Honda CR-V — an energetic gas engine and a fuel-efficient hybrid engine. You’ll find that either engine can be paired with two-wheel drive or an all-wheel drive system called Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System™. Both engines come with three drive modes — econ, normal, and snow. The gas engine is equipped with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and the hybrid engine is paired with an electronic continuously variable transmission (E-CVT) with B-range shift and deceleration selectors. CR-V models with a hybrid engine add a sport mode.

The 2025 Honda CR-V engine specs are shown in the accompanying table.

Engine 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder 2.0L twin-motor hybrid
Horsepower 190 HP 204 total system HP
Torque 179 lb.-ft. N/A
Drivetrain 2WD / AWD 2WD / AWD
MPG (2WD)* 28 city / 34 hwy 43 city / 36 hwy
MPG (AWD)* 26 city / 31 hwy 40 city / 34 hwy
Transmission CVT E-CVT

*28 city/34 highway/30 combined MPG rating for 2WD LX, EX, & EX-L trims. 26 city/31 highway/28 combined MPG rating for AWD LX, EX, & EX-L trims. 43 city/36 highway/40 combined MPG rating for the 2WD Sport & Sport-L Hybrid trims. 40 city/34 highway/37 combined MPG rating for AWD Sport, Sport-L, & Sport Touring Hybrid trims. Based on 2025 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery-pack age/condition (hybrid trims) and other factors.

2025 Honda CR-V Technology & Safety Features Available

Unwind after a long day in the 2025 Honda CR-V with the technologies available. Put on your favorite tunes and pipe them through the available 12-speaker Bose® premium sound system. Easily select the apps you want to use through the available 9-inch infotainment touchscreen. Confidently travel from point A to point B with the available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with voice recognition and Honda HD Digital Traffic.

Available technology features include:

  • Wi-Fi® hotspot capability
  • 12-speaker Bose premium sound system
  • 9-in. infotainment color touchscreen
  • SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability
  • HD Radio™
  • Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
  • Bluetooth streaming audio
  • Wired or wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
  • Wireless phone charger
  • 7-in. digital instrument cluster screen
  • Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with voice recognition and Honda HD Digital Traffic

Enjoy a serene ride in the 2025 Honda CR-V with the various driver assistance and safety systems available. Most Honda Sensing® technologies are standard, with the exception of the front and rear parking sensors, which become available on higher level trims. Other available driver assistance systems include the blind spot information system and cross traffic monitor.

Available driver assistance systems include:

  • Blind spot information system
  • Cross traffic monitor
  • Hill descent control
  • Honda Sensing® technologies
    • Collision Mitigation Braking System™
    • Road departure mitigation system
    • Adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow
    • Lane-keeping assist system
    • Forward collision warning
    • Lane departure warning
    • Traffic jam assist
    • Traffic sign recognition system
    • Driver attention monitor
    • Front and rear parking sensors

2024 Honda CR-V Review | Colors, Trims, & Features Offered in Lompoc, CA

Bold, practical, connected driving can be yours in the 2024 Honda CR-V. Among the highlights of this mid-size SUV, find a gas or hybrid powertrain, vibrant exterior colors, practical cargo space, intuitive technology, and a robust collection of driver assistance features. Learn more about the key features, specs, and options with this 2024 Honda CR-V model review created by the experts at Rocket Town Honda.

Take the next step in your shopping journey and schedule a test drive with your favorite new CR-V for sale at our Honda dealership in Lompoc, CA.

For more information about a particular model, contact us online or by calling (802) 736-4595.

2024 Honda CR-V Trim Models Available

Learn more about the features in each trim model with our 2024 CR-V trims page.

  • 2024 Honda CR-V LX
  • 2024 Honda CR-V EX
  • 2024 Honda CR-V Sport Hybrid
  • 2024 Honda CR-V EX-L
  • 2024 Honda CR-V Sport-L Hybrid
  • 2024 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid

2024 Honda CR-V Color Options

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

2024 Honda CR-V Interior Features

Find a comfortable home away from home in the 2024 Honda CR-V. Cloth or leather upholstery covers the seats and power-adjustable front seats are available. CR-V trims equipped with the hybrid powertrain denote their energetic status with eye-catching orange interior stitching. Both you and your co-pilot can set your ideal cabin temperature with the available dual-zone automatic climate control.

Available interior features include:

  • Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Leather-wrapped shift knob
  • Automatic-dimming rearview mirror
  • Heated front seats
  • Ten-way driver’s seat with two-position memory

Cargo Space & Dimensions

Enjoy two rows of comfortable, adaptable seating and plenty of cargo space in the 2024 Honda CR-V. There’s room for up to five people and 41 inches of legroom in either row of seats. The 60/40 split rear seat back allows you to create your ideal blend of seating and cargo accommodations — with both segments of the rear seat folded down, the CR-V offers up to 76.5 cubic feet of cargo space.

See the CR-V interior dimensions in the accompanying chart.

Seating Five
Headroom (Front/Rear) 40 / 38.2 in.
Legroom (Front/Rear) 41.3 / 41 in.
Cargo Space (Max./Behind Second Row) 76.5 / 39.3 cu.-ft.

2024 Honda CR-V Engine Options Offered

The 2024 Honda CR-V is offered with either a turbocharged gas engine or hybrid powertrain. The gas engine is included with the LX, EX, and EX-L trims, providing 190 horsepower and a 1,500-pound towing capacity. Choose the CR-V hybrid powertrain — made up of a 2.0L Atkinson cycle inline four-cylinder (I4) engine, high-torque traction motor, and lithium-ion high-voltage battery — for enhanced fuel efficiency, including up to 43 MPG* in city driving.

Both models send their power through a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Both are standard with two-wheel drive (2WD) and available with Real Time AWD™ (all-wheel drive). Gas models feature a three-mode drive system, including econ, normal, and snow modes, while hybrid models add sport mode to the equation.

See the accompanying table for the Honda CR-V performance specs.

Engine 1.5L turbocharged I4 2.0L Atkinson cycle I4 hybrid
Horsepower 190 HP 204 total system HP
Torque 179 lb.-ft. 138 lb.-ft.
MPG* 28 city / 34 hwy 43 city / 36 hwy
Max. Towing 1,500 lbs. 1,000 lbs.

*28 city/34 highway/30 combined mpg rating for 2WD LX, EX, and EX-L. 27 city/32 highway/29 combined mpg rating for AWD LX, EX, and EX-L. 43 city/36 highway/40 combined mpg rating for 2WD Sport. 40 city/34 highway/37 combined mpg rating for AWD Sport and Sport Touring. Based on 2023 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery-pack age/condition (hybrid trims), and other factors.

2024 Honda CR-V Technology & Safety Features

Dazzling displays and intuitive connectivity solutions greet you at every turn in the 2024 Honda CR-V. View your maps, entertainment selections, and incoming communications on the standar 7-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ or the available 9-inch touchscreen with wireless smartphone mirroring. An easy-to-use 7-inch digital instrument cluster screen is standard with every trim. You and your passengers can enjoy wired charging with convenient front and rear USB ports, or leave the charging cables at home with the available wireless phone charger.

Available technology features include:

  • Wi-Fi® hotspot capability 
  • SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability
  • HD Radio™
  • Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with voice recognition and Honda HD digital traffic
  • Bose® premium sound system with 12 speakers, including subwoofer

Confidence is standard in the 2024 Honda CR-V, thanks to its robust collection of safety features. At the top of the list, the Honda Sensing® suite — included with every trim — includes systems designed to help you maintain proper lane positioning, avoid oncoming collisions, and cruise the highway with greater convenience. In advanced trims, find systems like a blind spot information system and low-speed braking control.

Available safety features include:

  • Honda Sensing®
    • Collision Mitigation Braking System™
    • Road departure mitigation system
    • Adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow
    • Lane-keeping assist system
    • Forward collision warning
    • Lane departure warning
    • Traffic jam assist
    • Traffic sign recognition system
    • Driver attention monitor
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Cross traffic monitor
  • Auto high beam headlights
  • Rear seat reminder
  • Multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines

2026 Honda CR-V Inventory for Sale Near Me

Shop the available inventory at Rocket Town Honda to find your new Honda CR-V. We carry a number of different trim and color combinations, so you can be sure to find the one that’s right for you. Let our team be your go-to resource throughout the entire shopping process — for assistance and answer to any questions, give us a call at (805) 736-4595 or start the conversation online.


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*Any MPG listed is based on model year EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery pack age/condition (hybrid only) and other factors. For additional information about EPA ratings, visit http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/label/learn-more-PHEV-label.shtml .

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