2016 Honda CR-V towing capacity
1,500 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: LX, In-Line 4-Cylinder, 2356 cc.
The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.
2016 Honda CR-V towing capacity chart
All 5 configurations in the source, by hitch type, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LXContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with Sport Modehitch type not stated for the rating | 1,500 lbs | p. 2 | |||
| SEContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with Sport Modehitch type not stated for the rating | 1,500 lbs | p. 2 | |||
| EXContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with Sport Modehitch type not stated for the rating | 1,500 lbs | p. 2 | |||
| EX-LContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with Sport Modehitch type not stated for the rating | 1,500 lbs | p. 2 | |||
| TouringContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with Sport Modehitch type not stated for the rating | 1,500 lbs | p. 2 |
Common questions
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2016 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2016 Honda CR-V
Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.
- Trailer wiring harness for the 2016 Honda CR-V. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2016 Honda CR-V. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2016 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features, Honda. Manufacturer press specifications. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.
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