Honda CR-V Towing Capacity: What Can It Pull?

The Honda CR-V towing capacity can handle trailers, pop-up campers, and other types of cargo that weigh up to 1,500 pounds (when properly equipped), making it a perfect adventure companion. To see the details surrounding this towing capacity, the available trim levels and specs, and the Utility Package that makes towing easier, consult our 2025 Honda CR-V towing guide below.

The friendly staff at Muller Honda Highland Park can discuss the performance specs and features in more detail when you swing by for a test drive.

Honda CR-V Towing Capacity, Specs & Features

Your 2025 Honda CR-V towing options are split into two categories: gasoline-powered models and hybrid models. The Honda CR-V has blended capability with significant gas savings on all models and provides an array of enticing features. The standard pure-gasoline 2025 Honda CR-V can tow up to 1,500 pounds when properly equipped.

Hybrid options trade some towing capability for enhanced efficiency. Specifically, the CR-V Hybrid trims can tow up to 1,000 pounds when properly equipped; a Honda CR-V tow hitch is part of said "proper equipment."

For fun on the road, you can get 204 combined horsepower in hybrid trim levels and 190 in gasoline trims. A continuously variable transmission (CVT) comes standard in gasoline CR-V trims, while an electronic continuously variable transmission (E-CVT) is equipped in CR-V Hybrid models.

Be sure to check out additional items that may be important to you, including safety features and convenience factors. The Honda Sensing safety suite comes standard and boasts advanced technologies, including a Road Departure Mitigation System, Adaptive Cruise Control, a Lane Keeping Assist System, a Collision Mitigation Braking System, and many more.

Conveniences inside the cabin consist of push button start, cargo area tie-down anchors, a 60/40-split fold-down rear seat, available navigation, and an available wireless charger.

Honda CR-V Trim Levels: Towing Capability & MPG

The 2025 Honda CR-V comes in six attractive trim levels, which impact how much the vehicle can tow:

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

As the names of the Sport Hybrid, Sport-L Hybrid, and Sport Touring Hybrid trims suggest, they are hybrid vehicles that offer attractive fuel economy but lose out on 500 pounds of towing capability compared to the gasoline CR-V; each offers a maximum 1,000-pound towing capacity when properly equipped.

With the Sport Hybrid and Sport-L Hybrid trims, you can expect an EPA-estimated 43/36/40 MPG (City/Highway/Combined)¹ with 2WD or an EPA-estimated 40/34/37 MPG (City/Highway/Combined)¹ with AWD. The Sport Touring Hybrid comes standard with AWD, rendering an EPA-estimated 40/34/37 MPG (City/Highway/Combined).¹

The pure-gasoline LX, EX, and EX-L trims also offer attractive fuel economy with an EPA-estimated 28/34/30 MPG (City/Highway/Combined)² with 2WD and an EPA-estimated 26/31/28 MPG (City/Highway/Combined)² with 4WD. All three trim levels – regardless of drivetrain – allow you to tow up to 1,500 pounds when properly equipped.

Compare the Honda CR-V and CR-V Hybrid trims in more detail with us to get an idea of how the two types differ. Consider your lifestyle and needs for adventure to decide which Honda CR-V tow capacity makes more sense for you.

Honda CR-V Towing Capacity: Current & Previous Model Years

Interested to see the Honda CR-V towing capability and payload capacity, which is the maximum load weight of the vehicle, from 2004 to now? Check out our chart below.

2025 Honda CR-V Utility Package Perks

Adding the available Utility Package to your Honda CR-V helps make cargo-carrying tasks easier. Better yet, it's offered on each 2025 Honda CR-V trim level. This package includes the following items:

• Roof rails
• Crossbars
• Running boards
• Trailer hitch
• Seatback protectors

The roof rails and crossbars are handy for transporting extra cargo and even offer you the option to add more accessories, such as a bike attachment and a roof box, to increase your storage options. Meanwhile, the running boards make getting into and out of your vehicle easier, especially for small children and pets. The trailer hitch is necessary to use the 2025 Honda CR-V towing capacity, and the seatback protectors help keep your upholstery clean.

Visit Us In Highland Park, IL, for a Tour & Test Drive

When you're ready to experience the balance that this crossover strikes between capability and comfort, we can have a new Honda CR-V for sale ready for you. Take advantage of the attractive fuel economy of both the gasoline and hybrid trims, optimal Honda CR-V towing capacities, and convenient features that make any ride in this vehicle smooth.

Schedule a test drive at Muller Honda Highland Park, your local Honda dealer near Chicago, IL, and ask about any applicable finance or lease deals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much will a 2025 Honda CR-V tow?

The 2025 Honda CR-V can tow up to 1,500 pounds³ in the LX, EX, and EX-L trims. With the Sport Hybrid, Sport-L Hybrid, and Sport Touring Hybrid trims, you can expect a maximum towing capacity of 1,000 pounds.³ To take advantage of this, you'll need to outfit your Honda CR-V with the available Utility Package, which includes a trailer hitch and other accessories.

Can you pull a trailer with a Honda CR-V?

Your 2025 Honda CR-V will be capable of towing a trailer as long as the trailer and any additional cargo weigh less than 1,500 pounds³ and your CR-V is configured in the LX, EX, or EX-L trim. Consider the size and weight of the trailer you want to tow before attempting to attach it. Also, ensure the trailer is properly equipped.

Does the Honda CR-V come with a towing package?

The Honda CR-V offers an available Utility Package, which includes things you need to make adventuring easier. The Utility Package consists of roof rails, crossbars, running boards for easier entry and exit, a trailer hitch to help tow heavy loads, and seatback protectors for easier clean-up. This package comes with an additional cost but is worth it for the enhanced capability.

¹43 city/36 highway/40 combined mpg rating for 2WD hybrid trim. 40 city/34 highway/37 combined mpg rating for AWD hybrid trim. 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.

²28 city/34 highway/30 combined mpg rating for 2WD trims. 26 city/31 highway/28 combined mpg rating for AWD trims.

³Towing requires accessory towing equipment. Please see your Honda dealer for details.