{"id":1737,"date":"2025-04-30T15:20:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T15:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/?p=1737"},"modified":"2025-04-30T16:49:23","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T16:49:23","slug":"the-toughest-honda-cr-v-doesnt-deserve-the-trailsport-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/30\/the-toughest-honda-cr-v-doesnt-deserve-the-trailsport-name\/","title":{"rendered":"The Toughest Honda CR-V Doesn\u2019t Deserve The Trailsport Name"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11-2026-Honda-CR-V-TrailSport-copy-1-1024x576-1.jpg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul>\n<li>Honda has revealed details of the better-equipped 2026 CR-V SUV.<\/li>\n<li>Rugged TrailSport trim makes its CR-V debut with std hybrid power.<\/li>\n<li>Entry-level CR-Vs upgraded to 9-inch screen and wireless charging.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Honda&rsquo;s CR-V was the fifth-best-selling vehicle in America in 2024, a feat it managed without offering buyers a fashionable tough-looking trim. But that changes for 2026 because <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/honda\/\">Honda<\/a> is expanding its TrailSport branding to its most popular model.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/01\/new-honda-cr-v-coming-in-2025-with-rugged-trailsport-variant\/\">2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport To Join HR-V And Acura Integra Facelift Debuts<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>TrailSport trim is already available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/02\/2026-honda-passport-pricing\/\">on the Passport<\/a>, but this year it makes its debut on the CR-V, though only the CR-V Hybrid. That makes this the first TrailSport to feature hybrid power, but we&rsquo;re sure it won&rsquo;t be the last because 30 percent of Hondas sold now feature some kind of electrical boost and that number is only going to grow.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A More Rugged Look, But Still Mostly City-Bound<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article-thumbnails-organic\"><\/div>\n<p>As with previous TrailSport models the adventure-ready CR-V gets a raft of styling tweaks to make it look gnarlier, including lower bumper trims front and rear that resemble real off-road skid plates. There&rsquo;s orange-tinged detailing on the badges, gloss black trim for the door handles, window trim and spoiler, plus the option of the Ash Green metallic paint from the Passport.<\/p>\n<p>Trailsports also get Shark Gray 18-inch alloys with recessed valve stems to improve protection from rocks and branches when travelling off the beaten track, and come wrapped in Continental CrossContact ATR all-terrain tires. But unlike the similarly-badged <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/honda-passport\/\">Passport <\/a>there&rsquo;s no special suspension tune and no real skid plates because this TrailSport is less likely to be sent on a real adventure.<\/p>\n<section class=\"type:slideshow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/section>\n<p>Under the hood is the same 204 hp (207 PS) twin-motor hybrid powertrain fitted to other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/honda-cr-v\/\">CR-V<\/a> Hybrids, but Honda didn&rsquo;t forget to spice up the interior. It added a bunch of TrailSport logos on the headrests and rubber floor mats, and ambient lighting bathes the footwells overhead console and cupholders in a TrailSport-specific amber glow.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What Else is New for 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Every single CR-V trim now comes with at least 9 inches of touchscreen (up from 7 inches on base cars), a wireless phone charger and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. But the Trailsport also gets a heated steering wheel and seats, a moonroof, a powered tailgate and the 10.2-inch digital gauge cluster that&rsquo;s otherwise standard on EX-L trims and up.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The 2026 CR-V and TrailSport Hybrid land at Honda dealers this spring so we expect to hear how much they&rsquo;ll cost in the next few weeks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<section class=\"type:slideshow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Honda has revealed details of the better-equipped 2026 CR-V SUV. Rugged TrailSport trim makes its CR-V debut with std hybrid &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/30\/the-toughest-honda-cr-v-doesnt-deserve-the-trailsport-name\/\" class=\"more-link\"><span class=\"more-button\">Continue Reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">The Toughest Honda CR-V Doesn\u2019t Deserve The Trailsport Name<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1739,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[13],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1737"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1737"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1737\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1740,"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1737\/revisions\/1740"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1739"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1737"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1737"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/seabrave.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1737"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}