Compare 2026 vs 2025 Honda CR-V
| 2026 Honda CR-V | 2025 Honda CR-V |
Engine | |
| 1.5L Turbo I-4 | 1.5L Turbo I-4 |
Horsepower | |
| 190 hp | 190 hp |
MPG (City/Highway) | |
| 28/33 * | 28/34 * |
Standard Infotainment Display | |
| 9.0-inch touchscreen | 7.0-inch touchscreen |
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | |
| Standard Wireless | Standard |
Wireless Charging Pad | |
| Standard | Available |
2026 Honda CR-V vs 2025 Honda CR-V
Serving Nashville, TN
The Honda CR-V has been a top choice among Nashville drivers for years, offering comfort, capability, and efficiency in a stylish package. While the sixth-generation Honda CR-V debuted in 2023, the 2026 Honda CR-V introduces key updates that build on the 2025 model's success. Whether you're navigating downtown Nashville or taking a weekend trip through Middle Tennessee, these updates make the CR-V more versatile than ever.
Performance
The 2026 CR-V and 2025 CR-V deliver dependable power and smooth handling for city streets and highways. Key performance details include:
- 190-horsepower turbocharged 1.5L 4-cylinder engine with CVT on most trims.
- 204-horsepower hybrid 4-cylinder engine on Sport trims for enhanced efficiency.
- For 2026, enhanced traction management programming improves low-speed off-road performance on AWD models.
These capabilities make both model years ideal for the diverse driving conditions around Nashville.
Appearance
The CR-V's design remains refined and modern for 2026, with one key change. There are new 18-inch wheel designs exclusive to the 2026 model.
Shared design highlights for both years include:
- Graceful profile lines with smooth contouring.
- Sleek LED headlights flowing from the top of the grille.
- Unique honeycomb-style mesh grille with chrome accent.
- Available hands-free liftgate, up to 19-inch wheels, roof rails, and all-terrain tires.
Features
The 2026 Honda CR-V offers more technology and convenience than ever before:
- Larger 9-inch central infotainment screen (up from previous size).
- Standard 10.2-inch digital driver display on all trims.
- Wireless charging pad and wireless smartphone integration now standard.
Shared premium features between 2025 and 2026 include:
- Bose® 12-speaker premium audio system.
- Google Built-In™ integration.
- Heated leather-wrapped steering wheel with memory settings.
- Front and rear parking sensors, power moonroof, and multiple USB ports.
- Honda Sensing® safety suite with blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, lane keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control.
Test Drive the Honda CR-V at Crest Honda in Nashville, TN
At Crest Honda, we make it easy to compare the 2026 and 2025 Honda CR-V side by side. Our team can walk you through each trim, explain available features, and help you take advantage of our current Honda CR-V specials in Nashville. Schedule your test drive today and experience why the CR-V continues to be a favorite for Middle Tennessee drivers.
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* 2026 Honda CR-V: 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.
* 2025 Honda CR-V: 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.
