2026 CR-V Trailsport Review | Light on Sport & Trail Capability, But Easy to Live With All The Same

From Alex on Autos.

The CR-V Trailsport is a looks-rugged "off-road" placeholder while Honda works on a more rugged next-generation model. It’s the automotive equivalent of turning up at the BBQ in a Patagonia puffer; it screams, "I might think about looking into climbing the Andes one day." So in that respect, it’s not the same level as a Forester Wilderness whose owner will probably at least know where Patagonia is on the map, but mountain bikes at the state park instead. Still, there’s a great deal to love about the CR-V, including the handsome looks and solid reliability in the hybrid model, but is it enough to get you to buy it over a RAV? Hmm.

Here’s why we don’t talk about reliability much: https://youtu.be/WicesuUvTXo
And resale value? Same thing: https://youtu.be/635cX7A3E_Y

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0:00 – Introduction
1:2 – What is a Trailsport?
2:45 – How big is it?
4:04 – 2-Motor Hybrid explained
7:36 – Front seat comfort
10:31 – Child seat test
11:14 – Cargo area
12:32 – Interior design
16:36 – 0-60 acceleration, braking, handling
24:28 – Pricing & comparisons
37:10 – Conclusion

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