- 2028 Honda CR-V, arriving next year, will debut a next-generation platform, new all-hybrid powertrain, and bold new design
- 7th-generation CR-V is the first of several new hybrid models confirmed in development for the N.A. market
- 2027 marks the 30th anniversary of CR-V in Canada
- CR-V Hybrid was the best-selling hybrid in Canada in 2025 and represents nearly 70% of CR-V sales
- All CR-V models sold in Canada are proudly built at Honda of Canada Mfg. (HCM).
Honda today announced that the next-generation 2028 Honda CR-V will arrive next year, powered exclusively by an all-new two-motor Honda Hybrid system. The new platform and powertrain of the 7th-generation CR-V will greatly increase the standard power and efficiency of Honda Canada’s top selling SUV, while continuing to deliver the exceptional value and versatility that has made CR-V a favourite with Canadian families for 30 years.
Increasing sales of hybrid-electric vehicles is key to Honda’s overall growth strategy. With hybrid and SUV consideration at all-time highs1, the 7th-generation CR-V is the newest of several hybrid models Honda plans to launch in North America by 2030.
“Canadians have made CR-V one of the country’s most trusted SUVs, and we’ve never taken that trust for granted. With the next-generation CR-V moving to a 100% hybrid powertrain, we’re building on everything Canadians already love; capability, versatility and practicality, while delivering greater efficiency and the driving enjoyment that makes a Honda a Honda,” said Emile Korkor, Assistant Vice President, Honda Canada.
The 2028 CR-V will introduce the next generation of the Honda Hybrid system with improved performance and efficiency. The 5th generation of the Honda two-motor hybrid system has been enhanced through advancements such as expanding the range where the engine operates most efficiently and an increase in the driving efficiency of the hybrid unit. Honda is aiming to improve the fuel economy of the next-generation hybrid model by more than 10% and further advancing a unique Honda driving experience. In addition, a newly developed electric AWD unit will allow highly precise and responsive motor control.
The all-new CR-V will mark the debut of an all-new Honda platform being developed by combining various innovative technologies to realize both high body rigidity and lightweight at a high level and a modular architecture that enables greater parts commonality. This will further enhance the "joy of driving," enabling Honda owners to enjoy a sporty and exhilarating driving experience.
Last October in Japan, Honda unveiled key technologies of an all-new large-size hybrid system that will power future large D-segment models. This includes a newly developed V6 engine, and newly developed drive units and a battery pack designed to achieve powerful driving performance, high towing capacity and outstanding environmental performance.
The CR-V Hybrid was the best-selling hybrid in Canada in 2025 and is on pace to grow 17% year-over-year, representing nearly 70% of total CR-V sales. Honda Canada set back-to-back all-time records for hybrid sales in 2024 and 2025. Led by CR-V, Honda hybrids now represent nearly 50% of new vehicle sales in Canada as customers increasingly seek more efficient vehicle options.
The Honda CR-V is proudly built in Canada at HCM in Alliston, Ontario. HCM has been building this award-winning model since 2012 and is the North America lead plant for the CR-V.
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About Honda Canada
Honda Canada Inc. was founded in 1969 and is the parent company for both Honda and Acura vehicle brands in Canada. Since 1986, the company has produced Honda engines and over 11 million cars and light trucks at its Alliston, Ontario manufacturing facilities, where the Honda Civic and Honda CR-V are currently built. Honda Canada has invested over $6.5 billion in Canada, and each year sources over $3 billion in goods and services from Canadian suppliers. Since its inception, Honda Canada has sold over five million Honda and Acura passenger cars and light trucks in Canada through a dealer network of more than 280 dealerships across the country. For more information, please visit www.hondacanada.ca.
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- Based on Kelley Blue Book’s 2026 Brand Watch Study, Aug 2026.
