The 2028 Honda CR-V is going all hybrid!
By Ide Honda Honda announcement · November 12, 2026
Honda says the redesigned 2028 CR-V will arrive in 2027, with hybrid power across the lineup. The seventh generation of the SUV will introduce both a new vehicle platform and the fifth generation of Honda’s two-motor hybrid system. Honda says hybrids already account for more than half of CR-V sales.
What Honda is changing
The new system is designed to keep its four-cylinder gasoline engine operating efficiently across more driving conditions. Honda is also developing an electric all-wheel-drive unit that gives it more precise control over the motor. The new platform, the structure beneath the SUV, is designed to be lighter and more rigid. Honda’s broader hybrid development program is targeting a fuel-economy improvement of more than 10 percent. EPA ratings, horsepower, trims, pricing and an exact on-sale date for the 2028 CR-V are still to come.
Honda plans to continue assembling the CR-V at its existing plants in Ohio, Indiana and Canada. The Ohio transmission plant will make the new hybrid power unit, and Honda is preparing its engine plant in Anna, Ohio, to build the four-cylinder engine. The teaser Honda shared shows the new CR-V badge.
Shopping for a CR-V now?
The 2027 CR-V comes in both gas and hybrid versions, with AWD available on both. The 2027 EX AWD gas model is EPA-rated at 27 mpg city and 29 mpg combined. The 2027 Sport Hybrid AWD is rated at 40 mpg city and 37 mpg combined. The city mileage difference is worth a look if you make a lot of short trips around Rochester. The gas model gives you more cargo room. Our guide also compares towing, trims and equipment.
Compare the 2027 CR-V gas and hybrid models
Read Honda’s original announcement · View Honda’s official CR-V teaser photo · See 2027 CR-V EPA ratings