How much can the 2027 Honda CR-V tow?
The 2027 Honda CR-V tows up to 1,500 lb when properly equipped (EX, 1.5L I4 190 hp, FWD). Ratings run from 1,000 lb to 1,500 lb depending on trim, engine and drive; half of the configurations are rated 1,500 lb or more.
Maximum towing
1,500 lb
best-equipped version
Typical rating
1,500 lb
median configuration
What can the CR-V tow?
Typical loaded weights against the best-equipped (1,500 lb) and the lowest-rated (1,000 lb) version. "Comfortable" keeps the trailer under 80% of the rating, a common safety margin.
| Trailer | Weight | Best-equipped | Lowest-rated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jet ski on a trailer | ~1,000 lb | Comfortable | Near the limit |
| Small utility trailer, loaded | ~1,500 lb | Near the limit | Over the rating |
| Teardrop camper | ~1,800 lb | Over the rating | Over the rating |
Check your own trailer weight against every CR-V configuration
CR-V towing capacity by configuration
| Trim | Engine | Drive | Tows | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX | 1.5L I4 190 hp | FWD | 1,500 lb | – |
| EX | 1.5L I4 190 hp | AWD | 1,500 lb | – |
| EX-L | 1.5L I4 190 hp | FWD | 1,500 lb | – |
| EX-L | 1.5L I4 190 hp | AWD | 1,500 lb | – |
| LX | 1.5L I4 190 hp | FWD | 1,500 lb | – |
| LX | 1.5L I4 190 hp | AWD | 1,500 lb | – |
| Sport Hybrid | 2.0L I4 hybrid 204 hp | FWD | 1,000 lb | – |
| Sport Hybrid | 2.0L I4 hybrid 204 hp | AWD | 1,000 lb | – |
| Sport Touring Hybrid | 2.0L I4 hybrid 204 hp | AWD | 1,000 lb | – |
| Sport-L Hybrid | 2.0L I4 hybrid 204 hp | FWD | 1,000 lb | – |
| Sport-L Hybrid | 2.0L I4 hybrid 204 hp | AWD | 1,000 lb | – |
| TrailSport Hybrid | 2.0L I4 hybrid 204 hp | AWD | 1,000 lb | – |
2027 model year, manufacturer ratings. Maximum figures usually need the factory tow package and the right hitch; the trailer's tongue weight, passengers and cargo all count against payload. Always check the label on the door jamb and your owner's manual.
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