- Expected to launch in India
- Featuring a new platform and an all-hybrid powertrain
Honda has made it official that the next-generation, 2028 CR-V will arrive next year, powered by an all-new twin-motor hybrid system. The new platform and powertrain of the upcoming CR-V will increase the standard power and efficiency of the SUV.
Increasing sales of hybrid-electric vehicles is why Honda is turning to hybrid tech for the CR-V. With hybrid and SUV consideration at an all-time high, the upcoming CR-V is the first of several hybrid models Honda plans to launch in North America by 2030.
The 2028 CR-V will introduce the next generation of Honda’s hybrid system with improved performance and efficiency. The 5th generation of the Honda twin-motor hybrid system has been enhanced by expanding the range where the engine operates most efficiently and an increase in the driving efficiency of the hybrid unit. In addition, there is also a newly developed electric AWD system.
The all-new CR-V will mark the debut of an all-new Honda platform that focuses on body rigidity and light weight at a high level and a modular architecture that enables greater parts commonality. Honda is aiming to improve the fuel efficiency of the next-gen hybrid model by more than 10 per cent. Last October in Japan, the brand unveiled an all-new large-size hybrid system that will power future large models made only in the US. This includes a newly developed V6 engine, newly developed drive units, and a battery pack.
