2027 Honda CR-V towing capacity
The 2027 Honda CR-V is rated to tow up to 1,500 lb when properly equipped. Enter your load below to see what your truck can really pull.
- Max towing
- 1,500 lb
- 80% guideline
- 1,200 lb
- Tongue weight at max
- 150 lb+
Max rating: gas models (1.5L turbo) with accessory towing equipment. Common setup: hybrid models, 1,000 lb.
How much can your Honda CR-V really tow?
The rating is filled in. Replace the GCWR, curb weight and payload with the figures for your truck, from the owner’s manual and door sticker.
Your vehicle’s ratings
What you’re hauling
You can safely tow up to
1,000 lb
Limited by the maker’s towing rating.
Too heavy by 6,000 lb
This trailer is over the maker’s towing rating.
The black line is your trailer.
- Tongue weight
- 840 lb
- Payload left
- 360 lb
- Combined weight
- 12,400 lb of 7,000 lb
Where the Honda CR-V’s rating comes from
Towing capacity depends on engine, cab, bed length, drive and axle ratio, and the maximum usually needs a factory tow package. Older model years can be rated differently; check the owner’s manual or the maker’s towing guide for your year.
Sources: hondanews.com.
Compare towing capacity
| Vehicle | Max towing |
|---|---|
| 2027 Honda CR-V | 1,500 lb |
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 | 3,500 lb |
| 2026 Subaru Outback | 3,500 lb |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | 3,500 lb |
| 2026 Subaru Forester | 3,500 lb |
| 2026 Ford Escape | 3,500 lb |
| 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe | 4,500 lb |
Work out any vehicle’s real limit with the towing capacity calculator.
Questions
What is the towing capacity of the 2027 Honda CR-V?
Up to 1,500 lb when properly equipped (gas models (1.5L turbo) with accessory towing equipment). A common configuration, hybrid models, is rated for 1,000 lb. Check the owner’s manual for your exact configuration.
How much can a Honda CR-V safely tow?
Many towing guides suggest staying at or below 80% of the rating: about 1,200 lb for a Honda CR-V rated at 1,500 lb. Passengers, cargo and tongue weight can lower the real limit; the calculator above shows by how much.
What tongue weight should I plan for with a Honda CR-V?
At the maximum trailer weight, a 10–15% tongue weight is 150 lb to 225 lb on the hitch, all of which counts against payload.
