Honda sells an SUV for almost any budget or requirement. Whether you want an affordable little crossover with a nice price and more room inside than a typical compact car or a family-friendly three-row SUV with a cavernous cargo area, the best Honda SUVs have one thing in common, and that’s good value.
There are three core Honda SUV models: in ascending order of length these are the HR-V, CR-V and Pilot. In addition, there are two mid-size models that are almost identical in length and sit between the CR-V and Pilot in size: these are the more rugged, off-road focused Passport and the Prologue, which is a crossover-style all-electric SUV offering up to 308 miles of driving range.
There’s something to suit a range of needs, then, and in this guide to the current range of new Honda SUVs we’ll give you an overview of each to help you decide which might be right for you.
The Best Honda SUVs
Honda HR-V: The Best Honda SUV for a Smaller Budget
The Honda HR-V is a subcompact SUV that’s a rival for cars such as the Chevrolet Trax and Toyota Corolla Cross. It’s the most affordable Honda SUV and has a lower starting price than the Civic hatchback (if not the sedan).
Honda sells the HR-V in LX, Sport, and EX-L trim levels. As of mid-2025, the MSRP for 2026 HR-V models ranges from $26,200 to $30,050, not including the destination charge*. The SUV is updated for 2026 with subtle styling improvements, new wheel designs, fresh paint colors, and an upgraded standard infotainment system.
There were no changes under the hood, so the HR-V continues with a rather weak 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine supplying 158 horsepower and just 138 pound-feet of torque. A continuously variable transmission (CVT) powers the front wheels, but an all-wheel drive (AWD) system is optional. Its off-road capabilities are limited, since the HR-V offers a modest 7.3 inches of ground clearance.
Acceleration is best described as leisurely, while EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 27 mpg to 28 mpg in combined driving, with the front-wheel-drive (FWD) models scoring slightly higher. With its 14-gallon fuel tank, the HR-V supplies up to 392 miles of range in typical driving situations.
As far as utility goes, the HR-V provides 24.4 cubic feet of cargo space behind its back seat. That’s essentially identical to the Civic Hatchback. Standard equipment on the HR-V LX includes a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto. Available features on higher trim levels can include 18-inch wheels, remote engine starting, heated mirrors and front seats, leather upholstery, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, a power sunroof, and a better sound system with eight speakers.
Honda Sensing is standard on all HR-V models. It is a collection of advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) and includes numerous safety features such as forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping and lane-centering assist, and adaptive cruise control. Notably, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert require you to upgrade to the HR-V Sport trim level.
Honda HR-V safety ratings include a Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for the 2025 calendar year and a five-star overall rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2025 model year.
Honda CR-V: The Best All-around Honda SUV
One step up from the HR-V you’ll find the Honda CR-V, a crossover SUV available with a gas-only, hybrid, or fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) powertrain. It’s a rival for cars such as the Toyota RAV4 that seats five people, holds plenty of cargo, and is the best all-around Honda SUV you can buy.
The gas-only versions of the CR-V come in LX, EX, and EX-L trim levels, and prices for the 2026 CR-V range from $30,920 to $35,400, not including the destination charge*. It has a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine making 190 hp and 179 lb-ft of torque, sent to the front wheels through a CVT. An AWD system is available, and ground clearance measures between 7.8 inches (FWD) and 8.2 inches (AWD).
Fuel efficiency is very good for the sector, with EPA ratings of 30 mpg (FWD) or 29 mpg (AWD) in combined driving. The SUV has a 14-gallon fuel tank, which means it can travel about 420 miles in typical driving situations before requiring a refill.
The Honda CR-V Hybrid comes in Sport, TrailSport, Sport-L, and Sport Touring trim levels. Prices for the 2026 CR-V Hybrid range from $35,630 to $42,250, not including the destination charge*. This hybrid SUV features the latest Honda Two-Motor Hybrid powertrain, which provides 204 hp and 247 lb-ft of torque. Fuel economy ratings range from 37 mpg (AWD) to 40 mpg (FWD), giving a CR-V Hybrid up to 560 miles of range in a mix of city and highway driving.
Honda introduced the TrailSport trim level for the 2026 model year. It has a more rugged look and all-terrain tires, but no extra off-roading capability aside from standard AWD. So, be careful if you venture into the wilderness. In fact, the TrailSport’s approach and departure angle measurements are identical to the CR-V LX and EX. Ground clearance for all CR-V models is 7.8 inches with FWD and 8.2 inches with AWD.
The Honda CR-V is one of the most practical compact crossover SUVs you can buy. With the turbocharged gas engine, it offers 39.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the back seat, which is as much as some midsize SUVs. The CR-V Hybrid is a little less accommodating, at 36.3 cubic feet. Both versions provide a maximum of 76.5 cubic feet with the rear seat folded down.
Standard equipment on the CR-V LX is sparse, but it includes automatic climate control, a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Upgrade to the CR-V EX or CR-V Sport Hybrid, and you get 18-inch wheels, remote starting, a power sunroof, heated side mirrors, heated front seats with 10-way power driver’s seat adjustment, and dual-zone automatic climate control.
Available features on more expensive versions of the CR-V can include a power liftgate, leather upholstery, a heated steering wheel, and a 10.2-inch digital instrumentation panel. A Google Built-in infotainment system featuring Google Maps, Google Assistant, and apps through the Google Play Store is also available, along with a 12-speaker Bose premium sound system.
Every Honda CR-V has a package of safety features called Honda Sensing. It includes the same technologies as the smaller HR-V (see above), and again you must upgrade to higher trim levels to get blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. The CR-V earns a five-star overall NHTSA crash-test rating for the 2025 model year. It does not receive the coveted Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ rating from the IIHS due to a poor performance in an updated passenger protection evaluation. Honda has confirmed with us that it hasn’t made changes to the 2026 CR-V to resolve that situation.
There is a third version of the CR-V. Its called the e:FCEV, and it’s a hydrogen-powered fuel-cell vehicle. Honda offers it only in California as a limited-production, lease-only vehicle.
Honda Pilot: The Best Honda SUV for Large Families
If you need more interior room than a CR-V can supply, check out the Honda Pilot. We think it’s the best Honda SUV for larger families because it offers three rows of seats in a midsize package. Behind the third-row seat, this SUV provides 18.6 cubic feet of cargo space. Fold it down, and you have 48.5 cubic feet. Maximum cargo volume measures up to 87 cubic feet behind the front seats. It’s a very spacious and versatile vehicle, if not quite as accommodating as Honda’s Odyssey minivan.
The Honda Pilot is available in Sport, EX-L, TrailSport, Touring, Elite, and Black Edition trim levels, priced from $40,200 to $54,580, not including the destination charge*. Each one has a 3.5-liter V6 engine generating 285 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Most Pilots have FWD, with a torque-vectoring AWD system available. The AWD system is standard on the Pilot TrailSport, Elite, and Black Edition models, and optional on other versions of the SUV. However, this three-row crossover offers no more than 7.3 inches of ground clearance unless you get the TrailSport, which provides 8.3 inches courtesy of an off-road suspension and all-terrain tires.
Honda Pilot fuel economy ratings range from 20 mpg to 22 mpg in combined driving. Thanks to its 18.5-gallon fuel tank, you can expect 370 miles to 407 miles of range in typical city/highway mixed conditions.
Eight people can fit into a Pilot (seven in the TrailSport). Standard features include remote engine starting, triple-zone automatic climate control, a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, and heated front seats. The Pilot Sport has rather small 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. All other trim levels equip the SUV with a larger 9-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and wireless smartphone charging.
As you might expect, the Honda Pilot is available with numerous upgrades. Depending on the trim level, the highlights include artificial or genuine leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, and a heated steering wheel. You can also get a power liftgate, a power panoramic sunroof, head-up display and a Bose premium sound system. Some Pilots offer parking sensors, additional exterior camera views, and a TrailWatch system for improved visibility when traveling off-road.
As with Honda’s other SUV models, the Pilot includes the Honda Sensing collection of ADAS, but this model also comes standard with blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. Upper trim levels equip the Pilot with low-speed automatic braking to prevent bumping into obstacles while parking. The Pilot earns a Top Safety Pick rating from the IIHS, and the NHTSA gives it a five-star crash-test rating.
Honda Passport: The Best Honda SUV for Adventurers
Redesigned for the 2026 model year, the Honda Passport is a midsize SUV with two rows of seats and five-passenger capacity. Honda claims that it is the most off-road-capable SUV in the company’s history and it’s certainly more suited to the rough stuff than any other new Honda SUV. If you need something even more utilitarian, of course, there’s always the Honda Ridgeline truck.
The Passport is available in three core trim levels including the RTL, TrailSport, and TrailSport Elite. You can add a Towing package to the Passport RTL, and all three versions are available with a Blackout package. Prices for the 2026 Passport range from $44,750 to $52,450, not including the destination charge*.
A 3.5-liter V6 is standard, providing 285 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque. A 10-speed automatic transmission powers all four wheels through a standard torque-vectoring AWD system, and the Passport offers 8.3 inches of maximum ground clearance. Official fuel economy ratings are 20 mpg in combined driving with the Passport TrailSport models and 21 mpg for the Passport RTL. With its 18.5-gallon fuel tank it can travel 370 miles to 388 miles in typical city/highway driving.
Honda equips the base RTL model with plenty of standard features. Highlights include remote engine starting, heated side mirrors, roof rails, and a power liftgate. Inside, the RTL features a triple-zone automatic climate control system, heated front seats wrapped in cloth and leather, and 10-way power driver’s seat adjustment.
The Passport has a standard 10.2-inch digital instrumentation panel paired with a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Google Built-in and Alexa Built-in are standard, and the infotainment system includes wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and wireless smartphone charging. Honda Sensing is also standard, and includes blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
Choose the Passport TrailSport if you plan to go off-roading. It has all-terrain tires, off-road suspension tuning, skid plates, recovery hooks, and power-folding side mirrors to go with its more rugged styling. Standard trailering equipment lets you take advantage of the maximum 5,000-pound towing capacity, while 115-volt outlets enhance the SUV’s utility. TrailSports also have a rear camera washer system, heated wiper blade rests, all-season floor mats, and a panoramic sunroof.
The top-shelf TrailSport Elite blends ruggedness with touches of luxury. Full leather upholstery is standard, along with ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and a heated steering wheel. You also get a Bose premium sound system, and puddle lights prevent you from stepping out into any muck. This version of the Passport adds a multi-view camera system with a front camera washer, as well as Honda’s TrailWatch system.
Open the rear liftgate, and you’ll discover that you can take plenty of gear with you. Behind the back seat, the Passport provides 44 cubic feet of cargo space. Fold the rear seat down, and this SUV can carry 83.8 cubic feet of your stuff.
Honda Passport Review and Video
Honda Prologue: The Best Honda SUV for People Who Want an Electric Vehicle
The Honda Prologue is a low-roofed electric crossover SUV created in partnership with General Motors. The Prologue is built on GM’s Ultium platform, uses GM components and technology, and is built in a GM factory in Mexico. It shares many parts with the Chevrolet Blazer EV, and is also related to the Cadillac Lyriq and Acura ZDX. But don’t worry. Aside from the Prologue’s unexpectedly cheap-looking interior finishes, it still looks and feels like a Honda.
The Honda Prologue is available in EX, Touring, and Elite trim levels, and prices range from $47,400 to $57,900, not including the destination charge*. As of this writing, the Prologue qualifies for a federal tax credit of up to $7,500, but that can change, so check before buying or leasing one.
Honda offers the Prologue with a single-motor FWD or a dual-motor AWD drivetrain. The FWD models provide 220 hp and 243 lb-ft of torque, and can travel 308 miles on a fully charged 85-kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery. The AWD versions make 300 hp and 355 lb-ft, and travel 283 to 294 miles on a full charge. Honda says it takes 35 minutes to recharge the battery from 10% to 80% when using a DC fast charging station.
The base EX trim level provides a good amount of equipment, including dual-zone automatic climate control, a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, a height-adjustable front passenger’s seat, and heated front seats. In addition, the EX features an 11-inch digital instrumentation panel, an 11.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Google Built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a wireless smartphone charger.
Choose the Prologue Touring or Elite, and, depending on your selection, the EV has self-sealing tires, parking sensors, a panoramic sunroof, a hands-free power liftgate, power-folding side mirrors, and a key-card entry system.
Honda Sensing is standard on all Prologue models. In IIHS safety tests, the EV earns acceptable or good ratings, but does not get a Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ stamp of approval. The NHTSA says the Honda EV earns a five-star overall rating.
Although the Prologue offers a comfortable midsize interior for up to five passengers, cargo space is on a par with the small Honda HR-V. Behind the back seat, the Prologue offers no more than 23.7 cubic feet of cargo room. Folding the back seat gives the SUV a maximum measurement of 57.7 cubic feet. Unexpectedly, the Prologue offers generous ground clearance, measuring 7.9 inches to 8.1 inches depending on the trim level.
Honda Prologue Review and Video
What is the Best Honda SUV?
If we could choose just one of the company’s SUVs, it would have to be the Honda CR-V. The CR-V LX is affordable, the CR-V TrailSport adds a little extra off-roading capability, and any CR-V Hybrid gets up to 40 mpg and has an EV mode for electric-only driving at low speeds. In addition, while it’s true the CR-V can carry only five people, it can haul plenty of cargo.
The main concern with the Honda CR-V is that substandard IIHS safety rating in one of the newer crash-test evaluations. Otherwise, it is the best all-arounder in the Honda SUV lineup.
*Prices and destination charges can change over time. Be sure to check the Honda consumer website for the most current information.
