Honda is going for the off-road crowd in launching another TrailSport model – this time on its most popular vehicle in Canada.

The 2026 Honda CR-V will be available with a TrailSport Hybrid trim. The TrailSport is not available on non-hybrid models.

Additionally, all 2026 CR-Vs will gain more standard tech than what’s currently available.

“The new CR-V TrailSport Hybrid will undoubtably increase the popularity of Honda’s best-selling model, with the TrailSport trim already proving itself as a rugged, fun and capable platform on our Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline trucks,” said Emile Korkor, assistant vice president of Honda Canada, in a news release. “The CR-V, including the new TrailSport, is proudly built in Canada, its reliability, safety features, hybrid powertrain and on and offroad capabilities have earned the trust of Canadians, making it our most popular SUV.”

What does TrailSport include?

The TrailSport Hybrid model includes rugged styling touches, Continental CrossContact ATR all-terrain tires on Shark Gray 18-inch wheels, and all-wheel drive. Honda said on-road dynamics are maintained despite the rugged upgrades.

The front fascia gets a silver skid garnish, a piano black rear spoiler, black door handles and window surrounds, and orange TrailSport badges on the grille and tailgate.

Traction is improved in dirt, sand, mud, rocky terrain and snow, Honda said, while maintaining a quiet ride on the road.

The interior gets TrailSport logos embroidered on the front seat headrests and molded on the all-season rubber floor mats.

The foot wells, overhead console, door handle pocket, door tray and cup holders get amber ambient lighting.

Other standard features include Honda’s real-time all-wheel drive with Intelligent Control System, heated front seats and steering wheel, moonroof, 10.2-inch digital instrument display, nine-inch colour touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, wireless phone charger and a power tailgate.

New features across CR-V line

Honda said the 2026 CR-V gets the following new features:

• Larger nine-inch HD touchscreen (plus 51 mm) in LX and Sport models
• 10.2-inch full-digital instrument display (EX-L Hybrid, Sport Hybrid, TrailSport Hybrid, Touring Hybrid)
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility (Standard)
• Wireless phone charger (Standard)
• Rugged Continental CrossContact ATR all-terrain tires (TrailSport Hybrid)
• Enhanced traction management off-road (AWD models)
• Ash Green Metallic (TrailSport Hybrid)
• Google-built in (Touring Hybrid)

Powertrain options

The CR-V is available with two powertrain choices.

The non-hybrid models are powered by a turbocharged 1.5-litre engine, producing 190 hp and 179 lb.-ft. of torque. This powertrain is available on the LX and Sport trims.

The other option is a two-motor hybrid powertrain with a 2-litre engine, producing 204 hp and 247 lb.-ft. of torque. This powertrain is available on the Sport Hybrid, EX-L Hybrid, Touring Hybrid and the new TrailSport Hybrid trims.

All CR-Vs sold in Canada are manufactured at the company’s Alliston, Ont. assembly plant.

The 2026 Honda CR-V is expected to be available this spring.

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