Honda has announced that the 2028 CR-V will go hybrid-only and ride on a new platform. The seventh-generation crossover marks a complete redesign with fresh exterior and interior styling.
The new platform increases body rigidity and reduces weight compared to the current CR-V. It also features greater modularity, allowing Honda to share more parts across its model lineup.
Honda's new "Honda Hybrid" system powers the CR-V. The two-motor hybrid setup targets a 10-percent improvement in fuel efficiency by expanding the engine's optimal operating range and boosting the hybrid unit's efficiency. The four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine produces more power than before. A new electric all-wheel-drive system debuts on this generation.
Honda has not released exterior design images, only a teaser of the new CR-V logo, which the company describes as having a sharper, more edgy appearance than the current design.
The 2028 CR-V will continue production in North America across three plants: two in the United States and one in Canada.
The hybrid-only strategy mirrors Toyota's approach with the current RAV4, Honda's primary competitor in the compact SUV segment.