Is the Honda CR-V 5 seater or 7 seater?
The Honda CR-V is a five-seat SUV in its current generations, and Honda does not offer a factory seven-seat CR-V.
Current seating layout
The CR-V is designed as a two-row crossover with seating for five: two in the front and a rear bench that accommodates three. This setup emphasizes cargo space, comfort, and efficiency, and there is no official third-row option in the current lineup.
Why Honda keeps the CR-V as a five-seater
What to choose if you need seven seats
If seven seats are a hard requirement, consider these practical options within Honda’s lineup and beyond. The following list highlights readily available seven-seat choices:
- Honda Pilot: a three-row SUV that can seat up to eight, serving as Honda’s main seven- or eight-seat option.
- Honda Odyssey: a minivan with flexible seating for seven or eight and ample cargo space.
- Other brands’ three-row SUVs: Toyota Highlander, Kia Telluride, Hyundai Palisade, and similar models offering seven or eight seats depending on configuration.
These alternatives are designed to accommodate larger families or frequent passengers, delivering more seating and often greater cargo versatility than the two-row CR-V.
Market variations
Summary
In short, the current Honda CR-V is a five-seat vehicle. If seven seats are essential, the recommended Honda options are the Pilot or Odyssey, or you can explore other brands’ three-row SUVs to suit larger seating needs.
