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2021 Honda CR-V towing capacity

Max tow rating

1,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 1,200 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
1,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 1,200 lb
Margin
300 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
36% of 3,337 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 18-24 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 1,200 lbRating: 1,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 1,200 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
1,500 lb
80% of the rating
1,200 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 1,200 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,200 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,200 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbNo
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbNo
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 1,500 lb: LX 2WD, $25,350.

2021 Honda CR-V tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
LX 2WD1.5L2WD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,337 lb$25,350
SE FWDN/AFWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,345 lb$26,550
Special Edition 2WD1.5L2WD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,345 lb$26,550
LX AWD1.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lb850 lb4,305 lb3,455 lb$26,850
EX 2WD1.5L2WD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,398 lb$27,860
SE AWDN/AAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,514 lb$28,050
Special Edition AWD1.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lb850 lb4,311 lb3,461 lb$28,050
EX AWD1.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lb850 lb4,364 lb3,514 lb$29,360
EX-L 2WD1.5L2WD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,311 lb to 3,413 lb$30,450
EX-L AWD1.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lb850 lb4,379 lb3,529 lb$31,950
Touring 2WD1.5L2WD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,311 lb to 3,452 lb$33,650
Touring AWD1.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lb850 lb4,419 lb3,569 lb$35,150

No rating listed: 3 trims.

Max rating by year

05001,0001,5002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2009 to 2026: 1,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2021 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Honda Passport5,000 lbSport AWD$34,790
Honda Pilot5,000 lbTouring AWD$45,220
Toyota RAV43,500 lbAdventure AWD$33,455
Mazda CX-52,000 lbSport FWD$25,370
Honda HR-V1,763 lbLX 2WD$21,220
Honda CR-V (this car)1,500 lbLX 2WD$25,350
Subaru Forester1,500 lbAWD$24,795

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked