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2028 Honda CR-V to Go Fully Hybrid with New Design and Technology
The next-generation 2028 Honda CR-V will be available exclusively with a new hybrid powertrain.
It will introduce a new platform designed to improve efficiency, performance, stability, and driving comfort.
Honda is also planning additional hybrid models as part of its wider electrification strategy for North America.
Honda is preparing to take its popular CR-V into a new era. The next-generation 2028 Honda CR-V is scheduled to arrive in North America next year with an all-hybrid powertrain, a new vehicle platform, and a bold redesigned exterior. The move reflects Honda’s growing focus on hybrid vehicles as more customers look for better fuel efficiency without giving up practicality, comfort, and performance.
The new CR-V will use Honda’s next-generation two-motor hybrid system. Honda says the updated system will improve both performance and efficiency by allowing the engine to operate more frequently within its most efficient range. The company is also developing a new electric all-wheel-drive unit, which should provide smoother power delivery and more responsive control in a variety of driving conditions.
The redesigned SUV will be built on an entirely new platform created to combine a lightweight structure with greater body rigidity. This design is expected to improve stability, handling, and overall driving comfort. Honda also says the new platform will support a sportier driving experience, giving the CR-V a more engaging character while preserving the versatility expected from a family SUV.
The CR-V is one of Honda’s most important models in the American market. With more than 7.5 million units sold, it is the brand’s best-selling vehicle and one of America’s most successful SUVs. The hybrid version has also become increasingly popular. Hybrid models now account for more than half of CR-V sales, while overall CR-V sales are on track to exceed 400,000 units for the third consecutive year.
Honda is investing in its North American manufacturing operations to support the new model. Hybrid systems will be produced at the Honda Transmission Plant in Ohio, while the updated four-cylinder Atkinson-cycle engine will be built for the CR-V and other future vehicles. The next-generation CR-V will continue to be manufactured at Honda facilities in Ohio, Indiana, and Canada using domestic and globally sourced parts.
The company is aiming to improve the fuel efficiency of the next-generation hybrid CR-V by more than 10 percent. Honda also plans to introduce several additional hybrid models in North America by 2030, making the new CR-V an important part of its wider electrification strategy.
With its hybrid-only powertrain, updated technology, new platform, and fresh design, the 2028 Honda CR-V is set to strengthen Honda’s position in the competitive SUV market. It will also serve as an important example of how the company plans to combine everyday practicality with improved efficiency and modern hybrid performance.
