2018 Honda CRV Towing Capacity

If you’re looking for a compact crossover that’s spacious, offers good gas mileage, and is easy to drive, the Honda CR-V is a great choice. The CRV was introduced into Honda’s lineup in 1997 and still remains popular today. But what is the towing capacity of a 2018 Honda CRV?

The 2018 Honda CRV has a maximum towing capacity of 1,500 pounds.

The 2018 Honda CRV tow capacity can vary based on a few different factors such as engine size, drivetrain, trim level, and others which we’ll cover in this guide.

How Much Can The 2018 Honda CRV Tow?

The 2018 Honda CRV has a towing capacity of 1,500 pounds.

The 2018 Honda CRV tow capacity is affected by other factors like engine type, drivetrain, the weight of cargo and passengers, and whether your vehicle has a towing package equipped or not.

You can always reach out to your local Honda dealership for details to confirm how much your CRV can tow.

2018 Honda CRV Towing Capacity Chart
2018 Honda CRV Towing Capacity Chart

You can check out our guide to Honda CRV towing capacity by year if you’re looking at a different model year’s max capacity, if you want to compare different years of this vehicle, and for more information on tow hitch selection.

You can also read our guide on what makes a vehicle towing capacity to learn all the aspects that go into it.

2018 CR-V Towing Capacity By Trim Level

There are five trim levels for the 2018 CRV. Some engines and features are not available on certain configurations, so they can each have different max towing limits.

Here’s the max tow capacity broken down for each package on the 2018 Honda CRV:

2018 Honda CRV Trim LevelTowing Capacity
2018 Honda CRV LX1,500 pounds
2018 Honda CRV EX1,500 pounds
2018 Honda CRV EX-L1,500 pounds
2018 Honda CRV Touring1,500 pounds
2018 Honda CR-V Towing Capacity by Trim Level Chart

Towing Capacity By Engine Size & Drivetrain

2018 Honda CRV Engine Towing Specs

There are two engine options for the 2018 CRV, which are a 1.5L Turbo 4-Cylinder engine that produces 190 horsepower and 179 pound-feet of torque, and a 2.4L I-4 that produces 184 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque.

2018 Honda CRV 1.5L Turbo 4-Cylinder Engine Towing Capacity: 1,500 pounds

2018 Honda CRV 2.4L I-4 Engine Towing Capacity: 1,500 pounds

2018 Honda CRV Drivetrain Towing Specs

The 2018 Honda CRV comes standard with front-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive is optional.

2018 Honda CR-V FWD Towing Capacity: 1,500 pounds

2018 Honda CR-V AWD Towing Capacity: 1,500 pounds

Note that these are the max towing limits for each 2018 Honda CRV engine. Your Honda CRV may have a lower towing capacity based on the drivetrain, axle ratio, and if your vehicle has a towing package installed.

2018 Honda CRV Payload Capacity

The maximum payload capacity of the 2018 Honda CRV is 850 pounds.

This means that the 2018 CRV can carry up to 850 pounds worth of passenger and cargo weight in the vehicle, which makes it great for road trips and hauling heavier items.

Note that the max payload capacity of your 2018 CRV will vary based on factors like the engine type, drivetrain and whether or not a towing package that includes other features like an engine oil cooler or transmission oil cooler is installed.

You can always contact your local dealership for extra details if you’re unsure of your vehicle’s payload capability.

2018 Honda CRV Tow Package

Honda offers an optional factory-installed towing package for the CRV.

This package includes a Class-II receiver hitch. A wiring harness is not included.

We definitely recommend getting this package and adding a wiring harness if you plan on towing anything with your 2018 CRV.

honda crv towing a small camper
The 2018 Honda CR-V has a max tow rating of 1,500 pounds, making it capable of pulling light-duty loads.

2018 Honda CR-V Towing Capacity Vs Competitors

The 2018 Honda CRV has a maximum tow rating of 1500 pounds, which makes it capable of doing some light duty towing.

The 2018 CRV’s tow capability is lower than its main competitors which are the 2018 Toyota RAV4 and the 2018 Ford Escape.

Here are some similar vehicles to the 2018 Honda CRV and their towing capacities below:

2018 Hyundai Tucson: 2,000 pounds

2018 Toyota RAV4: 3,500 pounds

2018 VW Tiguan:1,500 pounds

2018 Ford Escape: 3,500 pounds

2018 Nissan Rogue: 1,100 pounds

2018 Honda Models Towing Capacity Chart

2018 Honda SUV ModelTowing Capacity
2018 Honda Ridgeline5,000 pounds
2018 Honda Pilot5,000 pounds
2018 Honda Odyssey3,500 pounds
2018 Honda CR-V1,500 pounds
2018 Honda HR-V1,500 pounds
2018 Honda Models Towing Capacity Chart

Data Accuracy

We’ve gathered all data represented here from the official 2018 Honda CRV Owner’s Manual on Honda’s site and have checked all data thoroughly for accuracy.

Having said that, we still recommend you refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual yourself before towing with a 2018 Honda CRV.

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