The 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid: Who Is This Car For?

The 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid is, as its name suggests, the hybrid version of the standard CR-V compact SUV. The Honda CR-V Hybrid is for buyers seeking a fantastic, top-rated compact SUV that also boasts exceptional fuel economy — up to 40 mpg combined, in this case. As with rivals such as the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Kia Sportage Hybrid, Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, and Subaru Forester Hybrid, the CR-V Hybrid uses a gasoline-electric powertrain that is more efficient and more powerful than models with just a gasoline engine. That makes the hybrid version of our top-rated compact SUV even better.

Honda CR-V Hybrid models have “Sport” in their names and begin at a higher trim level than the standard CR-V. That means they come well equipped — another perk of this hybrid variant. Yet they are priced competitively, and when you factor in the savings on gasoline achieved over the years, the CR-V Hybrid looks like an even better value for savvy shoppers.

This generation of the Honda CR-V is still quite fresh, debuting just two years ago for the 2023 model year. For 2025, a hydrogen fuel cell CR-V is available to select California buyers. We aren’t aware of all the changes coming next year for its freshening, but we know 2026 will see the introduction of a more rugged TrailSport model, the first for the CR-V lineup, and some updated tech features.

2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid

• Vehicle segment: Compact SUV
• Passenger capacity: 5
• Trims: Sport Hybrid, Sport-L Hybrid, Sport Touring Hybrid
• NHTSA safety rating: 5 stars
• Range: Up to 560 miles
• Top Competitors: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Kia Sportage Hybrid, Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, Subaru Forester Hybrid

Learn more about the 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid in our Expert Review