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2027 Honda CR-V towing capacity

Max tow rating

1,500 lb

Cheapest at max
LX 2WD
1.5L 4cyl
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb

Rank 73 of 79 SUVs (2027).

Trailer check

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

Tow rating
1,500 lb
80% of the rating
Up to 1,200 lb
Room left
300 lb (20% of the rating)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight (guideline 85%)
35% of 3,472 lb

80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit. 85% of curb weight: a common owner guideline for cars and SUVs. Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 18-24 mpg.

Pick another car

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. Orange: only the lighter end fits. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit.

Max tow rating
1,500 lb
80% of the rating
1,200 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, $31,520.

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2027 Honda CR-V tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadMax loaded weightCurb weightMSRP
LX 2WD1.5L 4cyl2WD1,500 lbNot listedNot listed3,472 lb$31,520
LX AWD1.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lb850 lb4,441 lb3,591 lb$33,020
EX 2WD1.5L 4cyl2WD1,500 lbNot listedNot listed3,497 lb$33,550
EX AWD1.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lb850 lb4,466 lb3,616 lb$35,050
EX-L 2WD1.5L 4cyl2WD1,500 lbNot listedNot listed3,525 lb$35,800
EX-L AWD1.5L 4cylAWD1,500 lb850 lb4,485 lb3,635 lb$37,300
Hybrid Sport FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,000 lbNot listedNot listed3,752 lb$36,030
Hybrid Sport AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,000 lbNot listedNot listed3,869 lb$37,530
Hybrid Sport-L FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,000 lbNot listedNot listed3,777 lb$39,125
Hybrid TrailSport AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,000 lbNot listedNot listed3,900 lb$39,200
Hybrid Sport-L AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,000 lbNot listedNot listed3,893 lb$40,625
Hybrid Sport Touring AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,000 lbNot listedNot listed3,926 lb$42,950
Hybrid Sport L AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,000 lbNot listedNot listed3,893 lbNot listed

Highest rating by year

Same max rating from 2009 to 2027: 1,500 lb.

05001,0001,5002009201220152018202120242027
Highest rated trim in our data, 2009 to 2027. Pounds. Years with ratings for under half the trims are left out.

Rivals: max tow rating

2027 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Honda Passport5,000 lbRTL AWD$45,195
Subaru Forester3,500 lbWilderness AWD$39,485 to $39,495
Honda CR-V (this car)1,500 lbLX 2WD$31,520

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