All About the 2023 Honda CR-V Towing Capacity

Date: November 30th, 2022

The new CR-V would look great in any Denver driveway, but can you use it to take your jet skis out to the lake? How much can a Honda CR-V tow? Is there a Honda CR-V towing package? Where can you get a Honda CR-V tow hitch? Let’s take a closer look as we find the answers and go into detail about the 1500-pound 2023 Honda CR-V towing capacity.

How Much Can a Honda CR-V Tow?

So, how much can a Honda CR-V tow, exactly? That depends on the powertrain. There are two powertrains available: an all-gas, turbocharged I-4, and an I-4 hybrid. Here is the Honda CR-V towing capacity broken down for each:

2023 Honda CR-V Towing Capacity by Trim

• CR-V EX – 1,500 pounds
• CR-V Sport Hybrid – 1,000 pounds
• CR-V EX-L – 1,500 pounds
• CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid – 1,000 pounds

What Can a Honda CR-V Tow?

So, what can you tow with the new Honda CR-V? More than you might think. Here are some of the things you can tow with the 1,500-pound 2023 Honda CR-V towing capacity:

• A teardrop camper
• A single axle trailer
• 2 jet skis
• 6-canoe trailer with 6 canoes

Is There a Honda CR-V Towing Package?

A “Honda CR-V Towing Package” is not available. However, all of the accessories you find in that kind of package, like the Honda CR-V tow hitch, can be purchased from our parts center:

• Draw bar
• Retaining pin
• Clip
• Trailer hitch ball (comes in the 2-inch size or 1 7/8 inch size)
• Honda CR-V tow hitch (commonly known as the “trailer hitch harness”)

Other Important Performance Specs

Aurora drivers want to know about more than just the Honda CR-V towing capacity. Here are other important engine and performance specs:

In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger (Gas Only)

• 190 hp @ 6000 rpm
• 179 lb-ft @ 1700 – 5000 rpm
• 3-mode drive system (ECON/Normal/Snow)
• Direct fuel injection system

In-Line 4-Cylinder (Hybrid)

• 204 hp total system horsepower (combined gas engine and electric motor)
• 138 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm (gas engine)
• 247 lb-ft @ 0 – 2000 rpm (electric motor)
• 4-mode drive system (ECON/Normal/Snow/Sport)
• Multi-stage, high-pressure direct injection

Check Out the New Honda CR-V at Holman Honda Centennial of Centennial

What will you hitch up to your Honda CR-V? The best way to start is to come down and take one of these exceptional SUVs for a test drive. Not sure whether you want to lease or buy it? We can help either way. And, if you’d like to learn more, check out our detailed overview of the 2023 Honda CR-V. We’re just a short drive away from Parker. So, drop by or contact us today!