2023 Honda CR-V Towing Capacity
The 2023 Honda CR-V tows up to 1,500 lb. The exact figure depends on engine, cab, drive and axle ratio; the lowest-rated setup tows 1,000 lb.
9 configurations from the manufacturer's guide.
Ratings on this page last changed .
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1,500lb trailer
LX, 1.5L DI VTEC Turbo 1,498 cc, 2WD, 5.640 axle
- GCWR
- —
- Axle
- 5.640
- Hitch
- Class I
2023 CR-V towing capacity by engine
| Engine | Tows up to (lb) | Best setup |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5L DI VTEC Turbo 1,498 cc | 1,5002023 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features (Honda newsroom), #specifications:LX · 16 Sep 2026 | LX, 2WD, 5.640 axle |
| 2.0L DI Atkinson 1,993 cc | 1,0002023 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features (Honda newsroom), #specifications:Sport · 16 Sep 2026 | Sport, 2WD, 4.438 axle |
Show all 9 configurations (cab, axle ratio, GCWR, hitch class)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | Axle | Tow pkg | Max trailer (lb) | Hitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX | 1.5L DI VTEC Turbo 1,498 cc | 2WD | 5.640 | — | 1,5002023 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features (Honda newsroom), #specifications:LX · 16 Sep 2026 | Class I |
| LX | 1.5L DI VTEC Turbo 1,498 cc | AWD | 5.640 | — | 1,5002023 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features (Honda newsroom), #specifications:LX · 16 Sep 2026 | Class I |
| EX | 1.5L DI VTEC Turbo 1,498 cc | 2WD | 5.640 | — | 1,5002023 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features (Honda newsroom), #specifications:EX · 16 Sep 2026 | Class I |
| EX | 1.5L DI VTEC Turbo 1,498 cc | AWD | 5.640 | — | 1,5002023 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features (Honda newsroom), #specifications:EX · 16 Sep 2026 | Class I |
| EX-L | 1.5L DI VTEC Turbo 1,498 cc | 2WD | 5.640 | — | 1,5002023 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features (Honda newsroom), #specifications:EX-L · 16 Sep 2026 | Class I |
| EX-L | 1.5L DI VTEC Turbo 1,498 cc | AWD | 5.640 | — | 1,5002023 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features (Honda newsroom), #specifications:EX-L · 16 Sep 2026 | Class I |
| Sport | 2.0L DI Atkinson 1,993 cc | 2WD | 4.438 | — | 1,0002023 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features (Honda newsroom), #specifications:Sport · 16 Sep 2026 | Class I |
| Sport | 2.0L DI Atkinson 1,993 cc | AWD | 4.438 | — | 1,0002023 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features (Honda newsroom), #specifications:Sport · 16 Sep 2026 | Class I |
| Sport Touring | 2.0L DI Atkinson 1,993 cc | AWD | 4.438 | — | 1,0002023 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features (Honda newsroom), #specifications:Sport Touring · 16 Sep 2026 | Class I |
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Can the 2023 Honda CR-V tow it?
Enter the loaded trailer weight. Tongue weight is assumed at 13% for the payload check; passengers and cargo are not included — use the full calculator for those.
Enter a trailer weight to see whether it is within every published limit for the configuration you pick.
Towing setup for the 2023 Honda CR-V
What to fit, in order · sized to its 1,500 lb rating
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Class I receiver hitchEssential
2023 Honda CR-V is rated to 1,500 lb, which falls in Class I (up to 2,000 lb).
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Ball mountEssential
Ball mount drop/rise to keep the trailer level.
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7-pin wiring harnessEssential
A 7-pin connector carries the brake-controller output and 12V charge line.
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Frequently asked
- How much can a 2023 Honda CR-V tow?
- The 2023 Honda CR-V tows up to 1,500 lb when equipped as LX, 1.5L DI VTEC Turbo 1,498 cc, 2WD, 5.640 axle (2023 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features (Honda newsroom), #specifications:LX, retrieved 16 Sep 2026).
- What is the lowest rated 2023 CR-V configuration?
- 1,000 lb for the Sport Touring, 2.0L DI Atkinson 1,993 cc, AWD, 4.438 axle. Every configuration is listed in the table with its source.
- Do I need a weight-distribution hitch?
- Where the manufacturer does not state a threshold, the usual rule is a weight-distribution hitch when the trailer exceeds half the vehicle's curb weight. Use the widget below or the towing calculator.