Does the 2014 CRV have turbo?
In brief, the 2014 CR-V did not offer a turbocharged gasoline engine in the United States. Some markets did have a turbocharged diesel option that year. This article breaks down what engines were available in 2014 by region and how turbo power evolved in later CR-V generations.
Engine options in the United States (2014)
The U.S. market's 2014 CR-V lineup relied on a single gasoline engine option, with no turbocharged gasoline variant. Here’s what powered the model that year.
- 2.4-liter i-VTEC inline-4 gasoline engine, producing about 185 horsepower and 163 lb-ft of torque.
- 5-speed automatic transmission, with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive
- No turbocharged gasoline option was offered in the 2014 U.S. CR-V.
In summary, American buyers in 2014 did not have access to a turbocharged CR-V engine; the model used a naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine.
Other markets: turbo diesel option
Beyond North America, Honda offered regional powertrain options in 2014. The notable turbo option for the CR-V in several markets was a diesel engine.
- 1.6-liter i-DTEC turbodiesel available in European and some other regional markets, delivering turbocharged performance and strong low-end torque.
- No gasoline turbo option was available for the 2014 CR-V in those markets; the turbo diesel was the main turbo-powered choice.
These turbo diesel options reflect market-specific emissions and fuel-economy strategies rather than a turbocharged gasoline alternative in that year’s lineup.
Turbo in later model years
Turbo power did appear in the CR-V in subsequent generations and model years. In the United States, Honda introduced a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine in the CR-V for the 2017 model year and later carried it into 2018–2024 models, significantly changing performance and efficiency. Europe and other markets also evolved their turbo and diesel offerings in later generations to meet regulatory and consumer demands.
What changed after 2014?
From 2017 onward, the U.S.-market CR-V adopted a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 (paired with a CVT), delivering more torque and better efficiency than the earlier 2.4-liter engine. In Europe and other regions, turbo diesel and petrol turbo options expanded across newer CR-V generations as part of Honda’s global engine strategy.
In summary, the 2014 CR-V did not feature a gasoline turbo in the U.S., though a turbo diesel option existed in some markets. Turbocharged gasoline engines arrived in later years, notably the 1.5L turbo in the U.S. starting with the 2017 model year.
Summary
The short answer is no for the U.S. 2014 CR-V: no turbocharged gasoline engine. Some international markets offered a turbo diesel option, and turbocharged gasoline engines came later in the CR-V’s lineup in subsequent years. For exact specs, always check the specific market and model year documentation.
