Japanese automaker Honda Motor Company has announced that the next-generation 2028 Honda CR-V compact SUV, scheduled to be launched in the US in 2027, will be powered exclusively by the all-new Honda two-motor hybrid system.
Honda said that the seventh-generation of the CR-V will be based on a new platform and feature a new powertrain “that will greatly increase the standard power and efficiency of America's best-selling SUV, while continuing to deliver the exceptional value and versatility that has made CR-V a favorite with American households for 30 years.”
Honda confirmed that the all-new CR-V will be the first of several hybrid models it plans to launch in North America by 2030.
Luis Guerra, assistant vice president of Honda National Auto Sales, said in a statement: “With a 100% hybrid powertrain, the next-generation Honda CR-V will further expand the appeal of America's most popular SUV as demand for hybrid-electric vehicles reaches record levels."
Honda said that the fifth-generation version of its two-motor hybrid system “has been enhanced through advancements such as expanding the range in which the engine operates most efficiently and increasing the driving efficiency of the hybrid unit. In addition, a newly developed electric AWD unit will allow highly precise and responsive motor control.”
The all-new CR-V will also debut an all-new Honda platform that is currently being developed, which the automaker said will “combine various innovative technologies to realize both high body rigidity and low weight at a high level and a modular architecture that enables greater parts commonality. This will further enhance the joy of driving, enabling Honda owners to enjoy a sporty and exhilarating driving experience. “
Honda pointed out that the CR-V is the all-time best-selling SUV model in the US, with more than 7.5 million units sold to date. It has also been the company’s best-selling model in the US every year since 2017, with sales expected to exceed 400,000 units for the third straight year.
Honda confirmed that the new CR-V will continue to be built in three plants in North America, including at the East Liberty Auto Plant in Ohio, the Indiana Auto Plant, and at Honda of Canada Manufacturing.
