The hybrid SUV and crossover market is rapidly becoming a competitive and popular market in the U.S. for a number of reasons. New car buyers are desperately trying to cut their monthly gasoline bills down, even if that means spending more on an efficient car option. The new generation of hybrid technology also makes cars more efficient than ever while still producing impressive performance outputs. Manufacturers from all corners of the globe are so invested in hybridization, that they're now reeling back their full electrification transition strategies.Honda is one of these companies, announcing that it would be sticking back to its hybrid roots and focusing on gasoline-electric hybrid drivetrains over fully electric vehicles. Hybrids in the U.S. are more popular than fully electric cars and are starting to outsell some of the most popular ICE options. The Honda CR-V Hybrid sits at the very top of the sales charts by a fairly large margin, even besting the likes of the dominant Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. This is thanks to the brand's continuous and dedicated investments in hybrid drivetrain technologies. The Honda CR-V Hybrid Dominates HEV Sales Charts Even The RAV4 Hybrid Can't Keep Up With Its Success Honda Once again, the Honda CR-V Hybrid emerges as the champion of the hybrid crossover and SUV segment for the month of September 2025, besting the likes of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. For 2025's third quarter, Honda confirms that it has sold a total of 358,848 cars. For September in particular, the brand confirmed 28,549 CR-V sales, 54 percent of which were hybrid models. This means that it sold 15,416 CR-V Hybrid units, making it the segment leader by a fairly large margin. Toyota was able to sell fewer RAV4 Hybrid units in September at 12,830 copies.Nicole Wakelin | TopSpeedHonda fails to provide a quarterly sales figure, but it declares an average of 34,166 copies per month for the entire CR-V range, reflecting a 3.1 percent sales increase year-on-year. Year-to-date, the model enjoys a 3.6 percent sales increase, reflecting a steady demand incline. Low Cost And Depreciation Contribute To Its Success HondaAccording to Edmunds, the base Honda CR-V Sport Hybrid loses $10,388 of its $35,630 base MSRP over the course of five years and 60,000 miles, which is an incredible value retention rate by midsize SUV standards. Using the exact same metrics, CarEdge indicates that the very same model loses 34 percent of its value, resulting in it being worth $23,507. 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid True Cost To Own Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5TotalInsurance$723$748$774$802$830$3,877Maintenance$183$632$353$2,226$2,279$5,673Repairs$0$0$101$239$350$690Taxes & Fees$1,834$93$93$93$93$2,206Financing$2,196$1,773$1,316$827$300$6,412Depreciation$3,388$1,705$1,612$1,891$1,792$10,388Fuel$1,195$1,231$1,268$1,306$1,345$6,345True Cost to Own®$9,519$6,182$5,517$7,384$6,989$35,591iSeeCars holds a similar sentiment with the CR-V Hybrid, highlighting that it will lose 43 percent or $14,755 of its value after five years, resulting in the Japanese HEV SUV earning an 8.0/10 retained value score. J.D. Power gives the exact same model an 85/100 score for resale. Joining this is an 83/100 driving experience, 84/100 quality and reliability, and 81/100 dealership experience score, bringing its overall consumer-verified rating up to 83/100. 204 Horsepower At Your Disposal The Drivetrain Is Optimized For Efficiency Lyndon Conrad Bell - Photo Honda offers the CR-V Hybrid with a choice of front- or all-wheel drivetrains, both of which produce a combined 204 horsepower and 247 pound-feet to the wheels via a direct-drive eCVT. The brand claims an eight-second 0-60 MPH time for the front-wheel drive model and a 7.6-second time for the all-wheel drive variant. This is a less powerful, and resultantly slower option, compared to the RAV4 Hybrid range. 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid Performance Specifications Sport Hybrid FWDSport Hybrid AWDPowertrain2.0-liter Four-Cylinder And Two Permanent-Magnet Motors2.0-liter Four-Cylinder And Two Permanent-Magnet MotorsHorsepower204 HP204 HPTorque247 LB-FT247 LB-FTTransmissionDirect Drive eCVTDirect Drive eCVTDrivelineFront-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel DriveBattery1.1 kWh Net1.1 kWh Net0-60 MPH8.0 Seconds7.6 SecondsTop Speed111 MPH111 MPHTowing Capacity1,000 Pounds1,000 PoundsHonda limits both drivetrains to a 111 MPH top speed. The brand opts for a conventional driveline to the rear wheels for its all-wheel drive system. This is opposed to applying an additional electric motor to the rear axle, and explains why the model's output remains the same, regardless of your preferred setup. In terms of towing, it's not necessarily the best option that you can consider, as the brand limits its capacity to just 1,000 pounds.There's still enough power to climb a long, steep grade without running out of breath, and the CR-V can execute a pass on a two-lane road without much drama.- Brett T. Evans, CarBuzz Journalist Impressively Attractive Efficiency Estimates The Honda CR-V's hybrid system employs a supplementary 1.1-kWh lithium-ion battery pack, resulting in a pretty impressive 43/36/40 MPG EPA consumption estimate on the city/highway/combined cycle for the front-wheel drive option. The all-wheel drive model returns a slightly worse 40/34/37 MPG result. 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid EPA Estimates Front-Wheel-DriveAll-Wheel-DriveFuel Consumption (city/highway/combined)43/36/40 MPG40/34/37 MPGRange560 Miles518 MilesFuel Savings In Five Years$2,500$2,000Annual Fuel Cost$1,200$1,300Cost To Drive 25 Miles$1.98$2.14Cost To Fill The Tank$44$44Tank Capacity14 Gallons14 GallonsThe 14-gallon gasoline tank gets you 560 miles of range in front-wheel drive guise, which the all-wheel drive system lowers to 518 miles. Honda's hybrid system is a series-parallel variation, which means it allows the operation of the electric motor independently. The eCVT runs on a clutch-based system, allowing the motor to act as a generator for auxiliary functions, including the starter and climate control. Pricing Starts At $35,630 Success Despite Being More Expensive Than The Toyota HondaThe latest CR-V Hybrid range starts at $35,630 for a base Sport derivative in front-wheel drive guise. For reference, the RAV4 Hybrid range starts at $32,850, but this base model isn't as well kitted out as the Honda. This model comes standard with 18-inch alloy gloss black alloy wheels, roof rails, full LED headlights, and dual exhaust finishers. Within the cabin, you'll find cloth upholstery with orange stitching for the seats, front seat heating, electronic adjustments for the driver's seat, a one-touch electronic sunroof, and dual-zone climate control. You also get a nine-inch touchscreen infotainment system connected to a 240-Watt six-speaker audio system, with the added benefit of wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.Nicole Wakelin | TopSpeedThe Trailsport Hybrid is an all-new configuration that is based on the entry-level model, but with a more adventurous aesthetic to appease would-be wanderers; this is also only available with all-wheel drive. For $38,880, you get features that include: Bespoke 18-inch alloy wheels All-season floor mats All-terrain tires An electronic-lifting tailgate A 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster A heated steering wheel An eight-speaker 320-Watt audio system The Sport-L is essentially a more premium extension of the base model, increasing the price to $38,725. For this, you get leather seat upholstery with orange stitching, memory functions for the driver's seat, and a wireless smartphone charger. 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid Pricing FWDAWDSport Hybrid$35,630$37,130Trailsport HybridN/A$38,800Sport-L Hybrid$38,725$39,775Sport Touring N/A$42,250The Sport Touring sits at the very top of the range before options. This flagship derivative includes a hands-free function for the tailgate, a Google-based operating system, and additional driving modes, including Snow, Sport, Economy, and individual. You also get 19-inch gloss black alloy wheels, a Bose premium audio system, and satellite navigation. You can only have this option with the all-wheel drive system. You also need to be mindful of Honda's $1,350 destination and handling fee, which applies to all CR-V Hybrid models.Optional extras are minimal, and limited to five visual packages, ranging between $402 to $1,424. These include All Season Protections, the HPD performance-inspired kit, and a utility package. Most of the parts in these packages are also available individually via the accessories catalog. Standard color options include Canyon River Blue Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl, Meteorite Gray Metallic, and Solar Silver Metallic. For $455, you can specify Platinum White Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, or Urban Gray Pearl.