2023 Honda CR-V towing capacity
Max tow rating
1,500lb
- LX 2WD, 1.5L.
- Base trim: 1,500 lb.
- Rank 132 of 151 SUVs (2023).
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
- 35% of 3,472 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 18-24 mpg.
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
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Some, up to 1,200 lb |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,200 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | No |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | No |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | No |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 1,500 lb: LX 2WD, $28,410.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX 2WD | 1.5L | 2WD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,472 lb | $28,410 |
| LX AWD | 1.5L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | 850 lb | 4,441 lb | 3,591 lb | $29,910 |
| EX 2WD w/o BSI | 1.5L | 2WD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,497 lb | $31,060 |
| EX 2WD | 1.5L | 2WD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,497 lb | $31,610 |
| EX AWD w/o BSI | 1.5L | AWD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,616 lb | $32,560 |
| EX AWD | 1.5L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | 850 lb | 4,466 lb | 3,616 lb | $33,110 |
| EX-L 2WD w/o BSI | 1.5L | 2WD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,525 lb | $33,710 |
| EX-L 2WD | 1.5L | 2WD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,525 lb | $34,260 |
| EX-L AWD w/o BSI | 1.5L | AWD | 1,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,635 lb | $35,210 |
| EX-L AWD | 1.5L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb | 850 lb | 4,485 lb | 3,635 lb | $35,760 |
| Hybrid Sport FWD w/o BSI | 2.0L | FWD | 1,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,525 lb to 3,752 lb | $32,400 |
| Hybrid Sport FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 1,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,525 lb to 3,752 lb | $32,950 |
| Hybrid Sport AWD w/o BSI | 2.0L | AWD | 1,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,635 lb to 3,869 lb | $33,900 |
| Hybrid Sport AWD | 2.0L | AWD | 1,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,635 lb to 3,869 lb | $34,450 |
| Hybrid Sport Touring AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 1,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,635 lb to 3,926 lb | $39,100 |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2009 to 2026: 1,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Passport | 5,000 lb | EX-L AWD | $41,100 |
| Honda Pilot | 5,000 lb | LX AWD | $38,400 |
| Toyota RAV4 | 3,500 lb | Adventure AWD | $34,470 |
| Subaru Forester | 3,000 lb | Wilderness AWD | $34,320 |
| Mazda CX-5 | 2,000 lb | 2.5 S AWD | $26,700 |
| Honda CR-V (this car) | 1,500 lb | LX 2WD | $28,410 |
| Honda HR-V | 1,000 lb | LX 2WD | $23,800 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree