Is Honda CR-V gas or diesel?
The CR-V is currently offered with gasoline engines, and there is also a hybrid variant; there is no diesel option in the current lineup in most markets.
Current powertrain options
The CR-V’s lineup centers on two main powertrain families: gasoline engines and a hybrid system. Availability varies by market.
Gasoline-powered CR-V
- 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 gasoline engine paired with a CVT; commonly around 190 horsepower in many markets.
- Widely available in regions such as North America and parts of Asia and Europe as the standard gasoline option.
Gasoline-only models emphasize straightforward performance with a turbocharged petrol engine and are the traditional choice in many markets.
Hybrid CR-V
- CR-V e:HEV hybrid system: 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle engine connected to electric motors; combined output around 204 horsepower; no plug-in charging in the standard model.
- Battery charging is handled by the engine and regenerative braking, optimizing efficiency rather than providing extended electric-only driving.
Hybrid variants balance efficiency with practical power, and they’re available in multiple regions, including North America and Europe.
Diesel availability and historical context
Diesel options for the CR-V have become rare in recent years. Historically, some European markets offered a diesel variant (notably a 1.6-liter i-DTEC), but Honda has phased diesel out in favor of petrol and hybrid powertrains in the latest generation.
- Past markets: Certain European regions previously had a diesel CR-V option.
- Current status: No diesel CR-V is listed in Honda’s current global lineup in the United States or in the latest major markets.
For buyers today, the expectation is petrol or hybrid propulsion, with diesel largely unavailable in the newest CR-V iterations.
Summary
The Honda CR-V is primarily a gasoline-powered SUV, with a complementary hybrid version available in many markets. There is no diesel option in the current lineup in most regions, reflecting Honda’s shift away from diesel for the CR-V in recent years.
