The Honda CR-V uses four-cylinder engines, and there is no six-cylinder option in the current lineup.
In the United States, the CR-V’s powertrains are built around four-cylinder configurations: a gasoline option with a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine, and a hybrid option that pairs a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with electric motors. Earlier generations relied on similarly sized four-cylinders as well. Honda has not offered a factory V6 CR-V; for six-cylinder power, buyers typically look to Honda’s Pilot or Passport family styling the larger SUV options.
Current engine options
Here are the two four-cylinder configurations you can find in the latest CR-V lineup:
- Gasoline CR-V: 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4; about 190 horsepower with CVT and available all-wheel drive.
- CR-V e:HEV (hybrid): 2.0-liter inline-4 paired with two electric motors; total system output around 212 horsepower; uses an e-CVT and available AWD.
Both options keep the CR-V in the four-cylinder family, offering efficiency with either turbocharged gas power or hybrid efficiency. There is no six-cylinder version in the current CR-V.
Historical context
Throughout its history, the CR-V has consistently used four-cylinder engines. Early generations employed larger-displacement four-cylinders (roughly 2.0 to 2.4 liters), but Honda never offered a factory V6 CR-V in the U.S. market. If you need a V6, explore Honda's larger SUVs, such as the Pilot.
Summary
In short, the current Honda CR-V is a four-cylinder vehicle, available with a turbocharged gasoline engine or a hybrid powertrain; there is no six-cylinder option. Buyers seeking more power can consider larger Honda models like the Pilot or Passport instead.