2023 Honda CR-V towing capacity
Up to 1,500 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: LX, 1.5L DI VTEC Turbo, 1,498 cc. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 1,000 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
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.
2023 Honda CR-V towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2023 Honda CR-V towing capacity chart
All 5 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, 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 (M-CVT)hitch type not stated for the rating | 1,500 lbs | accessory towing equipment | p. 3 | ||
| EXContinuously Variable Transmission (M-CVT)cell prints '<<', the page's mark for same as the column to its left; figure copied from that column on the same row; hitch type not stated for the rating | 1,500 lbs | accessory towing equipment | p. 3 | ||
| EX-LContinuously Variable Transmission (M-CVT)cell prints '<<', the page's mark for same as the column to its left; figure copied from that column on the same row; hitch type not stated for the rating | 1,500 lbs | accessory towing equipment | p. 3 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sporthitch type not stated for the rating | 1,000 lbs | accessory towing equipment | p. 3 | ||
| Sport Touringcell prints '<<', the page's mark for same as the column to its left; figure copied from that column on the same row; hitch type not stated for the rating | 1,000 lbs | accessory towing equipment | p. 3 |
Common questions
Which 2023 Honda CR-V engine tows the most?
1.5L DI VTEC Turbo, 1,498 cc, at up to 1,500 lbs. Next is 2.0L DI Atkinson, 1,993 cc at up to 1,000 lbs.
What does a 2023 Honda CR-V need to tow 1,500 lbs?
The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: accessory towing equipment.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2023 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 2023 Honda CR-V
The manufacturer's tables name this equipment for some 2023 Honda CR-V configurations. Equipment does not raise a rating. Check the Needs column for your own build before buying anything.
- Trailer hitch receiver, listed for 5 of 5 configurations. See on Amazon (paid link)
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 2023 Honda CR-V. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2023 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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