Is the Honda CR-V a 5 or 7 seater?
The Honda CR-V is a five-seat compact SUV in the current lineup, with no factory seven-seat configuration offered by Honda today. This article explains the seating setup and what to consider if you need more passenger capacity.
Here’s what you need to know about the CR-V’s seating arrangement, why it sticks to five seats, and what alternatives exist if you require extra seating.
Current seating configuration
Layout and passenger space
Informative overview: The CR-V is designed to seat five passengers across two rows: two front seats and a rear bench that accommodates three. In most generations, the rear seat is a 60/40 split, allowing flexible seating and cargo arrangements without turning the vehicle into a seven-seater.
Before examining specifics, note that the CR-V does not include a factory third-row option in its current form.
- Five-passenger configuration: two front seats plus a three-across rear bench.
- Rear seats typically feature a 60/40 split for flexible folding and cargo space.
- Cargo space behind the rear seats is about 39 cubic feet, expanding to roughly 75–76 cubic feet with the rear seats folded.
- No third row is offered as a factory option in the current model lineup.
Key points about the seating layout:
In short, the CR-V is built to seat five people, while prioritizing substantial cargo room when the rear seats are folded.
Are there seven-seat variants or alternatives?
Regional variations and model options
Informative note: There is no official seven-seat CR-V in Honda’s current global lineup. For buyers who need seven seats, Honda’s larger models such as the Pilot (three rows, up to eight seats) are the typical choice in markets where such configurations are offered. In some regions, other Honda models historically offered different multi-row options, but these are separate vehicles rather than a CR-V variant.
Below are common alternatives if you specifically need seven seats from Honda’s family of vehicles:
- Honda Pilot — a larger SUV with three rows, commonly seating up to eight people.
- Market-specific models with three-row configurations, such as regionally sold variants or MPV/SUV structures like the BR-V in certain regions (availability varies by country).
To help you compare, consider these options where available:
For seven-seat needs, the CR-V’s five-seat layout means you’ll typically look at the Pilot or other region-specific models rather than a CR-V variant.
Summary
The Honda CR-V is a five-seat SUV in today’s lineup, with two front seats and a three-across rear bench. It offers substantial cargo space but does not include a factory seven-seat option. If you require seven seats, your best bets are Honda’s larger models such as the Pilot or region-specific alternatives, depending on where you live.
Bottom line: For most buyers, the CR-V provides ample passenger comfort for five and ample cargo space, while seven-seat needs should steer you toward Honda's larger offerings or regional equivalents.
