2026 CR-V Trim Comparisons

Why this is the borough's default family SUV

Drive the length of Hylan Boulevard on a Saturday and count the CR-Vs. There's a reason the badge is everywhere: this has been America's best-selling crossover over the last 28 years, and the formula it runs on, room for five, a flat-folding second row, unstressed reliability, reasonable running costs, maps almost perfectly onto life in a borough where the car does school runs, Costco runs, and the occasional Jersey Shore run in the same week. Up to 76.5 cubic feet of cargo space means the stroller, the hockey bags, and the party-store haul all ride at once.

For 2026 Honda gave its bestseller a mid-cycle refresh rather than a redesign, which is good news for buyers: the proven sixth-generation bones carry over while the equipment gets richer. The 9-inch touchscreen that used to be reserved for upper trims is now on every CR-V, phones connect wirelessly on every trim, and a wireless charging pad is standard even on the LX. Higher trims add a 10.2-inch digital instrument display. The headline addition is the TrailSport Hybrid, the first CR-V to pair rugged styling and all-terrain tires with Honda's hybrid system.

Turbo or hybrid: the one decision that sorts everything

The trim ladder splits cleanly by powertrain, and you can't mix and match. LX, EX, and EX-L use the 1.5-liter turbo four with 190 horsepower, EPA-rated at 28 city / 33 highway with front-wheel drive. The four Sport-badged trims use the two-motor hybrid: 204 total system horsepower, 247 lb-ft of torque, and a 43 city / 36 highway rating in front-drive form. City mileage is where hybrids earn their keep, and Staten Island driving, the Expressway crawl toward the Verrazzano, stop-and-go on Victory Boulevard, short hops between errands, is exactly the duty cycle where that 43 mpg figure pays off. A commuter who spends real time in borough traffic can make the hybrid math work quickly; a low-mileage household may be happier banking the price difference and taking the turbo.

All-wheel drive costs $1,500 on LX, EX, EX-L, Sport Hybrid, and Sport-L Hybrid, and comes standard on TrailSport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid. Every AWD 2026 model also picks up sharper low-speed traction management, useful the first time a snow emergency meets an unplowed side street off Todt Hill.

Pick your 2026 CR-V

What CR-V buyers say about this store

Honda of Staten Island holds a 4.4-star Google rating across more than 2,700 reviews, and CR-V stories run all through them, often across multiple generations of the same household's cars. One repeat customer who leased her latest CR-V here wrote of her sales consultant: "He is an honest, transparent and professional individual." Another buyer put it simply: "He listened to me and got me into a CR-V that I am absolutely in love with. You've got a customer for life." A 2026 hybrid customer described signing day: "By the time I sat down for my 9am appointment, everything was ready and prepared. I drove away in my new car at 9:40am."

The pattern in those reviews, paperwork explained before signing, numbers that match the conversation, is worth more than any spec sheet when you're comparing dealerships within an hour of the bridge.

Owning one here

The ownership story continues two blocks from the showroom, where the service department runs six days a week with express service, factory-trained technicians, and complimentary valet parking. The CR-V service & repair guide covers the Maintenance Minder schedule, what Staten Island streets do to tires and alignment, and the annual New York inspection. Money questions, including the city's 8.875% sales tax and how monthly offers work, live in the pricing & leasing guide.

Frequently asked questions

Is the CR-V changing in 2026?

Yes, but it's a refresh, not a redesign. The sixth-generation CR-V (introduced for 2023) gains updated styling, new 18-inch wheel designs, more standard tech on every trim, and one brand-new trim: the TrailSport Hybrid, with standard AWD and all-terrain tires. If you liked the outgoing car, this is the same CR-V with more equipment.

How much is the new Honda CR-V for 2026?

MSRPs run from $30,920 for the LX to $42,550 for the Sport Touring Hybrid, before the $1,395 destination charge, taxes, and any options. AWD adds $1,500 where it isn't already standard. The pricing guide breaks down every trim and what New York adds on top.

Which CR-V trim is best?

For pure value, the EX covers most wish lists for $33,150. For borough commuting, the Sport Hybrid's 43-mpg city rating is hard to argue with. Families wanting leather and the power tailgate land on EX-L or Sport-L Hybrid. There's no wrong answer, which is why each trim has its own guide here.

Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4?

They're the two giants of the class and both are strong. The CR-V counters with more rear-seat and cargo room, lighter steering in tight streets, and Honda's two-motor hybrid, which delivers 43 mpg city on the Sport Hybrid. The honest tiebreaker is a back-to-back test drive, and the CR-V half of that comparison is ten minutes from anywhere on the Island.

Is the 2026 CR-V a hybrid?

Four of the seven trims are: Sport Hybrid, Sport-L Hybrid, TrailSport Hybrid, and Sport Touring Hybrid. The LX, EX, and EX-L keep the 1.5-liter turbo. You choose the powertrain by choosing the trim, no separate option box.

Where can I see all seven trims?

Browse the live CR-V inventory at Honda of Staten Island, or the CR-V Hybrid stock specifically. The showroom at 250 Parkinson Avenue is open seven days a week, including Sunday afternoons.

Seven trims, one test drive

Reading trim charts only takes you so far; sitting in an LX and a Sport Touring back to back settles most debates in five minutes. Honda of Staten Island stocks the range alongside its Certified Pre-Owned CR-Vs, so you can even cross-shop new against a 182-point-inspected used one under the same roof, without paying a bridge toll to do it.