2024 Honda CR-V Configurations: Trims, Powertrains, and What Sets Them Apart

The 2024 Honda CR-V is offered in multiple trim levels and two distinct powertrain configurations — standard gasoline and hybrid. Understanding what each configuration includes helps you compare what you're actually getting at each price point before stepping into a dealership.

The Two Powertrain Paths: Gas vs. Hybrid

Honda splits the 2024 CR-V into two separate powertrain families, and this is the first decision point.

Gasoline (non-hybrid): The standard CR-V uses a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing approximately 190 horsepower, paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Front-wheel drive (FWD) is available on lower trims; all-wheel drive (AWD) is optional or standard depending on the trim.

Hybrid: The CR-V Hybrid uses a 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle engine combined with two electric motors — Honda's two-motor hybrid system — producing a combined output of approximately 204 horsepower. The hybrid does not use a traditional CVT; instead, the electric motors handle most driving, with the gas engine primarily acting as a generator at lower speeds and engaging directly at highway speeds. The hybrid system also provides standard real-time AWD across all hybrid trims.

Fuel economy figures differ meaningfully between the two. The hybrid trims generally return significantly better city fuel economy than the gas trims — a result of how electric motor assist works at low speeds. Highway numbers are closer between the two. EPA estimates vary by trim and drivetrain, so verify the specific sticker figures when comparing.

2024 CR-V Gas Trim Lineup

The LX is the entry-level trim. It includes Honda Sensing (the suite of driver assistance features — automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and related systems), but fewer comfort and convenience features than upper trims.

The EX adds features like a larger infotainment display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a moonroof, and heated front seats.

The EX-L adds leather-trimmed seating, a power-adjustable driver's seat, and ventilated front seats.

The Sport trim takes a slightly different angle — it emphasizes styling elements over luxury features, with a more aggressive appearance package.

The Sport-L and Sport Touring trims layer in additional technology and premium features, with Sport Touring being the top gas configuration and including a panoramic moonroof, hands-free tailgate, and a premium audio system.

2024 CR-V Hybrid Trim Lineup

The hybrid lineup starts at a higher price point than the gas lineup and carries AWD as standard across all trims — there is no FWD hybrid option. The hybrid trims mirror the upper end of the gas lineup in terms of features, with Sport Touring being the fully loaded configuration.

Because the hybrid powertrain is more complex — involving a high-voltage battery pack, two motor-generator units, and specialized cooling — ownership costs and service considerations can differ from the gas model. Battery warranty coverage on the hybrid components is typically separate from the standard powertrain warranty; Honda offers extended hybrid battery coverage, but the specific terms are worth confirming with a dealer or Honda's published warranty documentation. 🔋

Key Feature Differences Across Trims

Beyond the powertrain split, here's what tends to change as you move up the trim ladder:

• Infotainment screen size — lower trims use a smaller display; upper trims step up to a larger touchscreen
• Wireless vs. wired connectivity — Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are wired on base trims, wireless on mid and upper trims
• Seating material — cloth on LX, a mix on EX, leather-trimmed on EX-L and above
• Moonroof — single-panel on mid trims, panoramic on Sport Touring
• Audio system — base audio on lower trims, Bose premium system on Sport Touring
• Hands-free power tailgate — available on upper trims only
• Heated rear seats — Sport-L and above
• Driver's seat power adjustment — EX-L and above

Honda Sensing is standard across all 2024 CR-V trims — gas and hybrid — which means the core safety technology isn't something you give up by choosing a lower trim. 🚗

What Shapes the Right Configuration for Any Buyer

Several factors make one configuration a better fit than another, and they vary person to person:

• Daily commute type — mostly city driving favors the hybrid's stronger low-speed efficiency; highway-heavy commuters see a smaller efficiency gap
• Climate — AWD matters more in regions with snow and ice; FWD may be sufficient in mild climates
• Budget — the hybrid premium (typically $3,000–$5,000 over comparable gas trims, though prices shift) may or may not be recovered in fuel savings depending on local gas prices and annual mileage
• Long-term ownership plans — buyers keeping a vehicle 10+ years weigh hybrid battery longevity differently than someone planning to trade in at 5 years
• Feature priorities — audio, seating materials, and tech features matter differently to different buyers

The 2024 CR-V lineup is wide enough that two buyers with different priorities can land on very different trims and both be right. The configuration that makes sense depends on your driving patterns, local fuel costs, climate, and what features you'll actually use daily.