The 2026 Honda CR-V has at last received the off-road-focused TrailSport upgrade. The CR-V’s hybrid engine is the only one available in the TrailSport grade, which has all-terrain tires and a more rugged look. The remainder of the CR-V lineup gains new standard features, ranging from a larger touchscreen in the base model to Google built-in software in the top trim. Many people say that the Honda CR-V is their best small SUV. Not only does the CR-V sell many cars in the US, but it has also been on our 10 Best list for three years in a row. In 2026, the CR-V will undergo several changes, including a much-needed redesign of the TrailSport. Introducing the CR-V TrailSport Honda just released the fourth version of the Passport, which was made to be tough like the TrailSport. There are unique styling features on the Passport TrailSport, such as knobby all-terrain tires, underbody skid plates, visible front tow points, and updated suspension tuning. The wheels and tires on the CR-V TrailSport are much better, but it doesn’t have all the right gear. Tires made by Continental called CrossContact ATR are on it. They should be better at handling rough terrain than the all-season tires that come with the CR-V, but not as rough as the rubber on the Passport TrailSport. The CR-V TrailSport also has unique 18-inch gray wheels with valve stems set back to help protect the car from off-road dangers. The orange TrailSport emblem, gloss-black window trim, rear spoiler, and door buttons help the TrailSport stand out from other vehicles on the market. The back bumper also has silver trim that matches the front, false chin guard. The Passport was the first car to get the Ash Green Metallic color (shown below), and now the CR-V TrailSport can, too. The 2026 CR-V is offered exclusively with Honda’s first hybrid TrailSport powertrain, which delivers 204 horsepower like other CR-V hybrids. For 2026, Honda has enhanced the all-wheel-drive system to improve low-speed off-road capability. When the car is slowing down, if the traction control detects sliding below 9 mph, it sends power to the wheels that have the most grip. The TrailSport is not as fast as other all-wheel-drive CR-V Hybrids because of its tires. Honda says that the TrailSport is the first CR-V with both cloth seats and a powered tailgate. TrailSport is based on the CR-V Sport. The TrailSport logos are sewn into the front headrests, and they match the logos on the regular all-weather floor mats. In the interior of the CR-V, there is amber lighting, but not amber daytime running lights like on the Passport TrailSport. The TrailSport also features a sunroof, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and a new 10.2-inch digital instrument display. The CR-V Sport includes a 240-watt sound system with six speakers. Eight speakers in the 320-watt system come with the TrailSport. What other updates are coming in 2026? In 2026, the base LX trim of the CR-V will come with new features. The old 7.0-inch tablet has been replaced by a bigger 9.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto built-in. As of now, all CR-Vs come with wireless charging pads, so owners of smartphones that work with them can charge their cars without plugging them in. The new 10.2-inch digital gauge panel is included with higher trim levels such as the EX-L, Sport-L, TrailSport, and Sport Touring. For the 2019 model year, the best-selling Sport Touring will also look different. The most amazing thing about the system is that it is the first one in a CR-V to use Google’s built-in software. This means you can use services like Google Assistant and Maps even if your car doesn’t have an Android Auto or Apple CarPlay link. Another part of the new software that lets users download more apps straight to their car is the Google Play Store. Sport Touring models have a unique “Individual drive mode” that lets you set the settings. Honda hasn’t formally announced the prices for the 2026 CR-V lineup yet, but the base price for the non-hybrid model will be around $32,000, and the base price for the hybrid model will be around $37,000. Honda said that the small SUV will be in stores soon.
