Honda CR V: Way to go, Honda, all the great things about the CR V and then in comes a brand new TrailSport variant to the table for 2026, as an upgrade to their range. This would be the first hybrid from Honda’s stable to get the off-road styling treatment. New standard features like a larger touch screen and cool tech upgrades come alongside the TrailSport.
Here Comes TrailSport for Hybrid Honda CR V
In this way, the 2026 Honda CR V TrailSport will mark a new chapter for Honda’s compact SUV: powered exclusively by a hybrid engine, it offers a more aggressive and adventurous vibe. A new set of all-terrain Continental CrossContact ATR tires and exclusive 18-inch, gray wheels with recessed valve stems complete the TrailSport exterior upgrades – built to withstand the toughest paths.
The TrailSport is distinct by a series of exclusive orange badges, gloss-black accents on the door handles, window trim, and rear spoiler, along with silver asset detailing at the rear bumper to match the faux front skid plate; all of which are made available in the signature Ash Green Metallic paint – a color hitherto reserved for the Honda Passport.
Off-Road Tweaks and Interior Highlights
While it doesn’t share the full suite of off-road hardware found on the Passport TrailSport, the Honda CR V TrailSport does feature updated AWD tuning. Below 9 miles per hour, the system can identify loss of traction under braking and can redirect torque to the wheels that have grip – a tweak that has been adopted for all AWD CR-V Hybrids. The adoption date is 2026.
Further, the interior of the TrailSport has been positioned against the CR V Sport trim by coming with cloth seats for the first time in the CR V, while the Honda Sensing features remain optional on the upmarket trims only. Equipped with a power tailgate. The TrailSport branding is carried forward by headrests having embroidered logos, and with all-weather floor mats displaying an emblem. You’ll also find amber ambient cabin lighting, heated front seats and steering wheel, a sunroof, and an upgraded 320-watt, 8-speaker audio system.
Updates Across the CR V Lineup
Beyond TrailSport, both of these improvements are also undergoing tech infusion. The entry-level LX now features a standard 9.0-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, replacing the previous 7.0-inch unit. A wireless charging pad is now universally part of all models. An eye-catching, large digital 10.2-inch gauge cluster surrounds a wider array of top-end trims like the EX-L, Sport-L, TrailSport, and Sport Touring. At the top of the range, the Sport Touring trim introduces Google-built-in software, offering native access to Google Maps, Google Assistant, and the Play Store, without needing a phone connection. This trim also gets a customizable “Individual” drive mode.
Pricing And Availability
Official pricing of the 2026 Honda CR V has yet to be released. Still, non-hybrid variants are expected to start from $32,000, with the hybrid range probably starting from around $37,000. According to Honda, the refreshed CR V models, including the newly launched TrailSport hybrid, will soon be in dealerships.
Conclusion
The latest Honda CR V sets new limits on the TrailSport trim, a first-in-line hybrid that offers everyday performance capabilities with a newfound adventurous spirit. Such updates include more impressive tech featuresmanship – larger touchscreens and Google built-in software to off-road-ready design changes- but most definitely, Honda just keeps building on the application of one of America’s top SUVs in everyone’s lives. Be it comfort, capability, or connectivity, this CR V is more than ready for the path ahead- and now a little beyond it.
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