As of the 2024 model year, the Honda CR-V offers two main powertrains: a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine and a 2.0-liter hybrid system built with Atkinson-cycle operation and electric motors. The exact setup depends on the model year and trim.
Current engine options
This section highlights the two powertrains you’ll find in modern CR-Vs sold in the United States today.
- Non-hybrid CR-V: A 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 (i-VTEC) paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT); roughly 190 horsepower and about 179 lb-ft of torque.
- CR-V Hybrid: A 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle inline-4 paired with two electric motors and an e-CVT; combined output around 212 horsepower and about 232 lb-ft of system torque.
Both powertrains are offered with front-wheel drive as standard and all-wheel drive as an option; the hybrid emphasizes efficiency, while the turbo gasoline setup emphasizes performance and fuel economy.
Historical engine lineup by generation
Looking back, the CR-V used a variety of four-cylinder gasoline engines across generations, before the current dual-option lineup became standard.
- Early generations (roughly 1995–2001): 2.0-liter four-cylinder engines (B-series) with about 140–150 horsepower.
- Mid generations (2002–2011): 2.4-liter four-cylinder (K-series) engines, typically producing around 166–185 horsepower depending on year and market.
- Turbo era and modernization (starting around 2017): introduction of a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 with about 190 horsepower for non-hybrid models.
- Hybrid option (introduced around 2020): a hybrid system built around a 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle engine with electric motors, delivering a combined roughly 212 horsepower.
In sum, the engine choices for the CR-V have evolved from larger naturally aspirated four-cylinders to a modern split between a turbocharged gasoline engine and a dedicated hybrid powertrain, with specifics tied to model year and trim.
Summary
Today’s Honda CR-V centers on two engines: a 1.5L turbocharged gasoline mill and a 2.0L hybrid system with electric motors. Older models used larger, naturally aspirated 2.0L and 2.4L engines. To know the exact engine for a given vehicle, check the model year and trim badge.