2018 Honda CR-V

LX specs

SUVGasolineAWDCVT

$25,650

MSRP + $995 destination · invoice $24,086

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Key Specifications

Horsepower
184 hp
Torque
180 lb-ft
Combined MPG
27 mpg
Max towing
1,500 lb
Max payload
850 lb
Seating
5
Cargo volume (seats up)
39.2 cu ft
Curb weight
3,421 lb
Builds — 2 for this trimMSRP

2018 Honda CR-V LX Specifications & Features

Specifications of the LX AWD build. Pick another build above to see its figures.

Engine
Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement
2.4 L
Displacement (cu in)
144 cu in
Cylinders
4
Fuel system
Gasoline Direct Injection
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Horsepower
184 hp
Horsepower RPM
6,400 rpm
Torque
180 lb-ft
Torque RPM
3,900 rpm
Recommended fuel
Regular
Transmission
CVT
Transmission detail
CVT w/OD
Drivetrain
AWD
1st gear ratio
2.65:1
Reverse ratio
1.86:1
Final drive ratio
5.05:1
Limited-slip differential
No
City MPG
25 mpg
Highway MPG
31 mpg
Combined MPG
27 mpg
Range (city)
350 mi
Range (highway)
434 mi
Fuel tank
14 gal
CO₂ emissions
6.5 tons/yr
EPA size class
Small SUV 4WD
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Length
180.6 in
Width (without mirrors)
73 in
Width (with mirrors)
73 in
Height
66.5 in
Front track
62.9 in
Rear track
63.5 in
Ground clearance
8.2 in
Turning diameter (curb to curb)
37.4 ft
Seating
5
Passenger volume
105.9 cu ft
Front headroom
40.1 in
Front legroom
41.3 in
Front shoulder room
57.9 in
Front hip room
55.1 in
2nd-row headroom
39.2 in
2nd-row legroom
40.4 in
2nd-row shoulder room
55.6 in
2nd-row hip room
49.5 in
Cargo volume (seats up)
39.2 cu ft
Cargo volume (seats folded)
75.8 cu ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row
39.2 cu ft
Curb weight
3,421 lb
GVWR
4,695 lb
Weight of fitted options
0 lb
Max towing
1,500 lb
Max payload
850 lb
Front suspension
Strut
Rear suspension
Multi-Link
Steering
Rack-Pinion
Brakes
4-Wheel Disc
ABS
4-Wheel
Front disc brakes
Yes
Rear disc brakes
Yes
Front rotor diameter
11.1 in
Rear rotor diameter
10.2 in
Hill descent control
No
Hill start assist
Yes
Front wheel diameter
17 in
Front wheel width
6.5 in
Rear wheel diameter
17 in
Rear wheel width
6.5 in
Front wheel material
Aluminum
Rear wheel material
Aluminum
Front tire size
P235/65HR17
Rear tire size
P235/65HR17
Spare tire
Compact
Spare wheel material
Steel
Battery cold-cranking amps
410 A
Basic warranty (years)
3 yr
Basic warranty (miles)
36,000 mi
Basic warranty unlimited miles
No
Powertrain warranty (years)
5 yr
Powertrain warranty (miles)
60,000 mi
Powertrain warranty unlimited miles
No
Corrosion warranty (years)
5 yr
Corrosion warranty unlimited miles
Yes
Roadside assistance (years)
3 yr
Roadside assistance (miles)
36,000 mi
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5
NHTSA frontal crash
5 / 5
NHTSA frontal (driver)
5 / 5
NHTSA frontal (passenger)
5 / 5
NHTSA side crash
5 / 5
NHTSA side barrier
5 / 5
NHTSA side pole
5 / 5
NHTSA rollover
4 / 5
NHTSA rollover risk
16.2%

How the 2 builds differ

Only the rows where builds disagree. Everything else is in the sheet above.

LX 2WDLX AWD
Transmission & Drivetrain
DrivetrainFWDAWD
Fuel Economy & Range
City MPG26 mpg25 mpg
Highway MPG32 mpg31 mpg
Combined MPG28 mpg27 mpg
Range (city)364 mi350 mi
Range (highway)448 mi434 mi
CO₂ emissions6.3 tons/yr6.5 tons/yr
EPA size classSmall SUV 2WDSmall SUV 4WD
Exterior Dimensions
Width (with mirrors)—73 in
Height66.1 in66.5 in
Front track63 in62.9 in
Rear track63.7 in63.5 in
Ground clearance—8.2 in
Weight & Capacities
Curb weight3,307 lb3,421 lb
GVWR—4,695 lb
Towing & Payload
Max towing—1,500 lb
Max payload—850 lb
Safety Ratings
NHTSA rollover risk16.3%16.2%

2018 Honda CR-V LX options, packages & colors

Factory pricing for LX AWD. Dealer-installed accessories are priced by the dealer.

Exterior colors (6)

  • Lunar Silver MetallicSXIncluded
  • Modern Steel MetallicGYIncluded
  • Crystal Black PearlBKIncluded
  • White Diamond PearlWBIncluded
  • Obsidian Blue PearlBUIncluded
  • Basque Red Pearl IIRBIncluded

Interior (3)

  • Gray, Cloth Seat TrimGRIncluded
  • Black, Cloth Seat TrimBKIncluded
  • Ivory, Cloth Seat TrimIVIncluded

Options (1)

  • California EmissionsIncluded

Dealer-installed accessories (59)

  • Black All Season Protection Package I$387
  • Blue All Season Protection Package I$397
  • Black All Season Protection Package II$339
  • Blue All Season Protection Package II$349
  • Blue Package$768
  • Protection Package$274
  • Engine Block Heater$80
  • Trailer Hitch$359
  • Trailer Hitch Ball 1 7/8"$15
  • Trailer Hitch Ball - 2"$15
  • Trailer Hitch Harness$149
  • Wheel Locks$56
  • Black Wheel Locks$81
  • Black Wheel Lug Nut Set (4)$225
  • Moonroof Visor$152
  • Rear Bumper Protector$110
  • Rear Panel Protectors$90
  • Front Sport Bumper$439
  • Door Edge Guard$99
  • Body Side Molding$225
  • Expanded View Mirror$34
  • Hood Air Deflector$169
  • Running Boards$549
  • Splash Guard Set$104
  • Sport Exhaust Finisher$79
  • Back Up Sensor Attachment$264
  • Door Visors$184
  • Fender Emblems$105
  • Hands-Free Access Pwr Tailgate Sensor Attachment$75
  • Rear Sport Bumper$439
  • Tent$382
  • Wheels: 19" Diamond Cut Alloy$1,396
  • Tires: P235/55R19 101H$868
  • Heated Steering Wheel$433
  • Hands-Free Access Power Tailgate Sensor$280
  • Hands-Free Access Power Tailgate Adaptor$99
  • Interior Panel Trim$299
  • Illuminated Door Sill Trim$290
  • Interior Illumination$125
  • Cargo Liner$199
  • Black High Wall All Season Floor Mats$169
  • High Wall All Season Floor Mats w/Blue Logo$179
  • Roof Rails (For Crossbars)$399
  • Roof Rails$399
  • Roof Mount Bike Attachment$188
  • Cargo Net$50
  • Cargo Organizer$78
  • Cargo Tray$114
  • Crossbars$249
  • Kayak Attachment$175
  • Short Roof Box$498
  • Roof Rack$349
  • Ski Attachment$140
  • Snowboard Attachment$146
  • Surfboard Attachment$79
  • Back Up Sensors$264
  • Heated Steering Wheel Switch$67
  • Seat Covers$239
  • First Aid Kit$30

2018 Honda CR-V LX standard equipment

Included on every LX LX AWD as delivered.

Entertainment (7)
  • Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock and Steering Wheel Controls
  • Radio: AM/FM Audio System w/4 Speakers -inc: 160-Watts, 5-inch color LCD screen, Bluetooth streaming audio and HandsFreeLink, Pandora compatibility, Radio Data System (RDS), Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC), USB audio interface w/1.0-amp port in center console and 12-volt power outlets (front and center console)
  • 4 Speakers
  • Audio Theft Deterrent
  • Integrated Roof Antenna
  • Wireless Phone Connectivity
  • 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
Exterior (20)
  • Wheels: 17" Alloy
  • Tires: P235/65R17 104H All-Season
  • Steel Spare Wheel
  • Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
  • Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Metal-Look Bumper Insert
  • Black Rear Bumper w/Metal-Look Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
  • Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim
  • Chrome Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
  • Black Door Handles
  • Black Power Side Mirrors w/Convex Spotter and Manual Folding
  • Fixed Rear Window w/Wiper, Heated Wiper Park and Defroster
  • Light Tinted Glass
  • Fixed Interval Wipers
  • Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
  • Lip Spoiler
  • Chrome Grille
  • Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
  • Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
  • Auto Off Projector Beam Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps w/Delay-Off
  • LED Brakelights
Interior (45)
  • Driver Seat
  • 4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement
  • 60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
  • Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
  • Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
  • Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows
  • Front Bucket Seats -inc: driver's seat w/6-way manual adjustment
  • Front Cupholder
  • Rear Cupholder
  • Valet Function
  • Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
  • Remote Releases -Inc: Mechanical Fuel
  • Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
  • Automatic Air Conditioning
  • HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
  • Locking Glove Box
  • Driver Foot Rest
  • Interior Trim -inc: Piano Black/Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents
  • Full Cloth Headliner
  • Cloth Door Trim Insert
  • Urethane Gear Shifter Material
  • Cloth Seat Trim
  • Day-Night Rearview Mirror
  • Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
  • Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage, Conversation Mirror and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
  • Front Map Lights
  • Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
  • Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
  • Carpet Floor Trim
  • Cargo Area Concealed Storage
  • Cargo Space Lights
  • Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
  • Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Up/Down
  • Delayed Accessory Power
  • Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
  • Driver Information Center
  • Trip Computer
  • Outside Temp Gauge
  • Digital/Analog Appearance
  • Seats w/Cloth Back Material
  • Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
  • Sliding Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest
  • Immobilizer
  • 2 12V DC Power Outlets
  • Air Filtration
Mechanical (16)
  • Engine: 2.4L I-4 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC
  • Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode
  • Transmission: Continuously Variable w/Sport Mode
  • Automatic Full-Time All-Wheel
  • 5.05 Axle Ratio
  • 36-Amp/Hr 410CCA Maintenance-Free Battery
  • GVWR: 4,695 lbs
  • Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
  • Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
  • Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
  • 14 Gal. Fuel Tank
  • Single Stainless Steel Exhaust
  • Permanent Locking Hubs
  • Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
  • Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
Safety-Exterior (1)
  • Side Impact Beams
Safety-Interior (8)
  • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
  • Low Tire Pressure Warning
  • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
  • Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
  • Airbag Occupancy Sensor
  • Rear Child Safety Locks
  • Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
  • Back-Up Camera
Safety-Mechanical (2)
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • ABS And Driveline Traction Control

2018 Honda CR-V recalls (5)

NHTSA campaigns for the 2018 Honda CR-V, all trims.

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGERMay 20, 2026 NHTSA 26V332000 · 98,892 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPDec 17, 2023 NHTSA 23V858000 · 2,490,460 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYMar 8, 2023 NHTSA 23V158000 · 448,613 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2020 CR-V, 2018-2019 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight, and 2019-2020 Acura RDX vehicles. A manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the seat belt buckle from latching.

Risk: An unlatched seat belt cannot properly restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or the buckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NDA, QDB, BDC, MDD, LD9. TDF, FDG, ODH, YDI, ZDE.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPMar 24, 2021 NHTSA 21V215000 · 624,552 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMSep 26, 2018 NHTSA 18V663000 · 54 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles. The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured, allowing the magnet to become dislodged. During a full lock turn, the dislodged magnet may cause steering assist to be applied in the opposite direction.

Risk: The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N, P2O.

Other 2018 Honda CR-V trims

Specifications, pricing and equipment from manufacturer data as published for the US market; recalls and crash ratings from NHTSA. Figures are as published at launch and may differ from a specific vehicle.