Honda CR-V Ground Clearance (All Years & Trims)
Knowing your vehicle’s ground clearance is pretty important, especially if you’re used to driving on bumpy roads with speed bumps or potholes. It’s super handy info if you’re into off-roading or driving on rough terrain because it helps you pick the best routes where your car won’t get stuck or hit anything.
In this guide, I provide ground clearance measurements for the Honda CR-V model years 1997-2023. As you’ll see, ground clearance varies by model year and trim level.
The ground clearance of your CR-V can be found using the model-year-organized charts below.
2025 Honda CR-V Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the 2025 Honda CR-V ranges from 7.8-8.2 in. (19.8-20.8 cm.), with variations depending on trim and drivetrain status.
| Vehicle | Ground Clearance (in.) | Ground Clearance (cm.) |
| 2025 Honda CR-V LX | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2025 Honda CR-V LX AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2025 Honda CR-V EX | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2025 Honda CR-V EX AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2025 Honda CR-V Sport Hybrid | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2025 Honda CR-V Sport Hybrid AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2025 Honda CR-V EX-L | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2025 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2025 Honda CR-V Sport-L Hybrid | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2025 Honda CR-V Sport-L Hybrid AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2025 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
2024 Honda CR-V Ground Clearance
The 2024 Honda CR-V’s ground clearance ranges from 7.8 to 8.2 in. (19.8 to 20.8 cm.), with variations depending on trim and drivetrain status. See the chart below for more details.
| Vehicle | Ground Clearance (in.) | Ground Clearance (cm.) |
| 2024 Honda CR-V LX | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2024 Honda CR-V LX AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2024 Honda CR-V EX | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2024 Honda CR-V EX AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2024 Honda CR-V Sport Hybrid | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2024 Honda CR-V Sport Hybrid AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2024 Honda CR-V EX-L | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2024 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2024 Honda CR-V Sport-L Hybrid | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2024 Honda CR-V Sport-L Hybrid AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2024 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
2023 Honda CR-V Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the 2023 Honda CR-V varies between 7.8 and 8.2 inches, depending on the trim level. Models equipped with all-wheel drive have higher ground clearance.
| Vehicle | Ground Clearance (in.) | Ground Clearance (cm.) |
| 2023 Honda CR-V LX | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2023 Honda CR-V LX AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2023 Honda CR-V EX | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2023 Honda CR-V EX AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2023 Honda CR-V Sport Hybrid | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2023 Honda CR-V Sport Hybrid AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2023 Honda CR-V EX-L | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2023 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2023 Honda CR-V Sport-L Hybrid | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2023 Honda CR-V Sport-L Hybrid AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2023 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
2022 Honda CR-V Ground Clearance
The 2022 Honda CR-V’s ground clearance ranges from 7.8 to 8.2 inches, depending on the trim level. For the 2022 model year, Honda decided to make all-wheel drive standard on the Touring model, whereas in previous years, buyers could still opt for a front-wheel-drive model of the Honda CR-V Touring.
| Vehicle | Ground Clearance (in.) | Ground Clearance (cm.) |
| 2022 Honda CR-V LX | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2022 Honda CR-V LX AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2022 Honda CR-V Special Edition | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2022 Honda CR-V Special Edition AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2022 Honda CR-V EX | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2022 Honda CR-V EX AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2022 Honda CR-V EX-L | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2022 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2022 Honda CR-V Touring | 8.2 | 20.8 |
2021 Honda CR-V Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the Honda CR-V for the 2021 model year remains unchanged, ranging from 7.8 to 8.2 inches.
In the 2021 model year, Honda introduced a Special Edition model as a new addition to the CR-V lineup. The CR-V Special Edition includes features such as Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a Dual-Zone Climate Control System, and Heated Front Seats.
| Vehicle | Ground Clearance (in.) | Ground Clearance (cm.) |
| 2021 Honda CR-V LX | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2021 Honda CR-V LX AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2021 Honda CR-V Special Edition | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2021 Honda CR-V Special Edition AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2021 Honda CR-V EX | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2021 Honda CR-V EX AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2021 Honda CR-V EX-L | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2021 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2021 Honda CR-V Touring | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2021 Honda CR-V Touring AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
2020 Honda CR-V Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the 2020 Honda CR-V ranges from 7.8 to 8.2 inches, depending on the trim level. There are four trim levels for the 2020 Honda CR-V, with front-wheel drive as standard and AWD available for all trim levels.
| Vehicle | Ground Clearance (in.) | Ground Clearance (cm.) |
| 2020 Honda CR-V LX | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2020 Honda CR-V LX AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2020 Honda CR-V EX | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2020 Honda CR-V EX AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2020 Honda CR-V EX-L | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2020 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2020 Honda CR-V Touring | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2020 Honda CR-V Touring AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
2019 Honda CR-V Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the 2019 Honda CR-V ranges from 7.8-8.2 in. (19.8-20.8 cm.), with variations depending on trim and drivetrain status. See the chart below for more details.
| Vehicle | Ground Clearance (in.) | Ground Clearance (cm.) |
| 2019 Honda CR-V LX | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2019 Honda CR-V LX AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2019 Honda CR-V EX | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2019 Honda CR-V EX AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2019 Honda CR-V EX-L | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2019 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2019 Honda CR-V Touring | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2019 Honda CR-V Touring AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
2018 Honda CR-V Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the 2018 CR-V ranges from 7.8-8.2 in. (19.8-20.8 cm.), with variations depending on trim and drivetrain status. See the chart below for more details.
| Vehicle | Ground Clearance (in.) | Ground Clearance (cm.) |
| 2018 Honda CR-V LX | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2018 Honda CR-V LX AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2018 Honda CR-V EX | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2018 Honda CR-V EX AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2018 Honda CR-V EX-L | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2018 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2018 Honda CR-V Touring | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2018 Honda CR-V Touring AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
2017 Honda CR-V Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the 2017 Honda CR-V ranges from 7.8-8.2 in. (19.8-20.8 cm.), with variations depending on trim and drivetrain status. See the chart below for more details.
| Vehicle | Ground Clearance (in.) | Ground Clearance (cm.) |
| 2017 Honda CR-V LX | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2017 Honda CR-V LX AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2017 Honda CR-V EX | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2017 Honda CR-V EX AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2017 Honda CR-V EX-L | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2017 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
| 2017 Honda CR-V Touring | 7.8 | 19.8 |
| 2017 Honda CR-V Touring AWD | 8.2 | 20.8 |
2016 Honda CR-V Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the 2016 Honda CR-V ranges from 6.3-6.7 in. (16.0-17.0 cm.), with variations depending on trim and drivetrain status. See the chart below for more details.
| Vehicle | Ground Clearance (in.) | Ground Clearance (cm.) |
| 2016 Honda CR-V LX | 6.3 | 16.0 |
| 2016 Honda CR-V LX AWD | 6.7 | 17.0 |
| 2016 Honda CR-V SE | 6.3 | 16.0 |
| 2016 Honda CR-V SE AWD | 6.7 | 17.0 |
| 2016 Honda CR-V EX | 6.3 | 16.0 |
| 2016 Honda CR-V EX AWD | 6.7 | 17.0 |
| 2016 Honda CR-V EX-L | 6.3 | 16.0 |
| 2016 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD | 6.7 | 17.0 |
| 2016 Honda CR-V Touring | 6.3 | 16.0 |
| 2016 Honda CR-V Touring AWD | 6.7 | 17.0 |
2015 Honda CR-V Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the 2015 Honda CR-V ranges from 6.4-6.8 in. (16.2-17.2 cm.), with variations depending on trim and drivetrain status. See the chart below for more details.
| Vehicle | Ground Clearance (in.) | Ground Clearance (cm.) |
| 2015 Honda CR-V LX | 6.4 | 16.2 |
| 2015 Honda CR-V LX AWD | 6.8 | 17.2 |
| 2015 Honda CR-V EX | 6.4 | 16.2 |
| 2015 Honda CR-V EX AWD | 6.8 | 17.2 |
| 2015 Honda CR-V EX-L | 6.4 | 16.2 |
| 2015 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD | 6.8 | 17.2 |
| 2015 Honda CR-V Touring | 6.4 | 16.2 |
| 2015 Honda CR-V Touring AWD | 6.8 | 17.2 |
2014 Honda CR-V Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the 2014 Honda CR-V ranges from 6.3-6.7 in. (16.0-17.0 cm.), with variations depending on trim and drivetrain status. See the chart below for more details.
| Vehicle | Ground Clearance (in.) | Ground Clearance (cm.) |
| 2014 Honda CR-V LX | 6.3 | 16.0 |
| 2014 Honda CR-V LX AWD | 6.7 | 17.0 |
| 2014 Honda CR-V EX | 6.3 | 16.0 |
| 2014 Honda CR-V EX AWD | 6.7 | 17.0 |
| 2016 Honda CR-V EX-L | 6.3 | 16.0 |
| 2016 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD | 6.7 | 17.0 |
2013 Honda CR-V Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the 2013 Honda CR-V ranges from 6.3-6.7 in. (16.0-17.0 cm.), with variations depending on trim and drivetrain status. See the chart below for more details.
| Vehicle | Ground Clearance (in.) | Ground Clearance (cm.) |
| 2013 Honda CR-V LX | 6.3 | 16.0 |
| 2013 Honda CR-V LX AWD | 6.7 | 17.0 |
| 2013 Honda CR-V EX | 6.3 | 16.0 |
| 2013 Honda CR-V EX AWD | 6.7 | 17.0 |
| 2013 Honda CR-V EX-L | 6.3 | 16.0 |
| 2013 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD | 6.7 | 17.0 |
2012 Honda CR-V Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the 2012 Honda CR-V ranges from 6.3-6.7 in. (16.0-17.0 cm.), with variations depending on trim and drivetrain status. See the chart below for more details.
| Vehicle | Ground Clearance (in.) | Ground Clearance (cm.) |
| 2012 Honda CR-V LX | 6.3 | 16.0 |
| 2012 Honda CR-V LX AWD | 6.7 | 17.0 |
| 2012 Honda CR-V EX | 6.3 | 16.0 |
| 2012 Honda CR-V EX AWD | 6.7 | 17.0 |
| 2012 Honda CR-V EX-L | 6.3 | 16.0 |
| 2012 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD | 6.7 | 17.0 |
2011 Honda CR-V Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the 2011 Honda CR-V is 6.7 in. (17.0 cm) for all models, both with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. Please refer to the following chart for more detailed information.
| Vehicle | Ground Clearance (in.) | Ground Clearance (cm.) |
| 2011 Honda CR-V LX | 6.7 | 17.0 |
| 2011 Honda CR-V LX AWD | 6.7 | 17.0 |
| 2011 Honda CR-V SE | 6.7 | 17.0 |
| 2011 Honda CR-V SE AWD | 6.7 | 17.0 |
| 2011 Honda CR-V EX | 6.7 | 17.0 |
| 2011 Honda CR-V EX AWD | 6.7 | 17.0 |
| 2011 Honda CR-V EX-L | 6.7 | 17.0 |
| 2011 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD | 6.7 | 17.0 |
2010 Honda CR-V Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the 2010 Honda CR-V is lower than that of the 2009 model year; it decreases from 7.3 inches (18.5 cm) to 6.7 inches (17.0 cm) for all models, both with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. Please refer to the following chart for more detailed information.
| Vehicle | Ground Clearance (in.) | Ground Clearance (cm.) |
| 2010 Honda CR-V LX | 6.7 | 17.0 |
| 2010 Honda CR-V LX AWD | 6.7 | 17.0 |
| 2010 Honda CR-V EX | 6.7 | 17.0 |
| 2010 Honda CR-V EX AWD | 6.7 | 17.0 |
| 2010 Honda CR-V EX-L | 6.7 | 17.0 |
| 2010 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD | 6.7 | 17.0 |
2009 Honda CR-V Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the 2009 Honda CR-V is 7.3 in. (18.5 cm) for all models, both with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. Please refer to the following chart for more detailed information.
| Vehicle | Ground Clearance (in.) | Ground Clearance (cm.) |
| 2009 Honda CR-V LX | 7.3 | 18.5 |
| 2009 Honda CR-V LX AWD | 7.3 | 18.5 |
| 2009 Honda CR-V EX | 7.3 | 18.5 |
| 2009 Honda CR-V EX AWD | 7.3 | 18.5 |
| 2009 Honda CR-V EX-L | 7.3 | 18.5 |
| 2009 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD | 7.3 | 18.5 |
2008 Honda CR-V Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the 2008 Honda CR-V is 7.3 in. (18.5 cm) for all models, both with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. See the chart below for more details.
| Vehicle | Ground Clearance (in.) | Ground Clearance (cm.) |
| 2008 Honda CR-V LX | 7.3 | 18.5 |
| 2008 Honda CR-V LX AWD | 7.3 | 18.5 |
| 2008 Honda CR-V EX | 7.3 | 18.5 |
| 2008 Honda CR-V EX AWD | 7.3 | 18.5 |
| 2008 Honda CR-V EX-L | 7.3 | 18.5 |
| 2008 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD | 7.3 | 18.5 |
2007 Honda CR-V Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the 2007 Honda CR-V is 7.3 in. (18.5 cm) for all models, both with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. See the chart below for more details.
| Vehicle | Ground Clearance (in.) | Ground Clearance (cm.) |
| 2007 Honda CR-V LX | 7.3 | 18.5 |
| 2007 Honda CR-V LX AWD | 7.3 | 18.5 |
| 2007 Honda CR-V EX | 7.3 | 18.5 |
| 2007 Honda CR-V EX AWD | 7.3 | 18.5 |
| 2007 Honda CR-V EX-L | 7.3 | 18.5 |
| 2007 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD | 7.3 | 18.5 |
2006 Honda CR-V Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the 2006 Honda CR-V is 8.1 in. (18.5 cm) for all models, both with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. See the chart below for more details.
| Vehicle | Ground Clearance (in.) | Ground Clearance (cm.) |
| 2006 Honda CR-V LX | 8.1 | 20.5 |
| 2006 Honda CR-V LX AWD | 8.1 | 20.5 |
| 2006 Honda CR-V EX | 8.1 | 20.5 |
| 2006 Honda CR-V EX AWD | 8.1 | 20.5 |
| 2006 Honda CR-V Special Edition | 8.1 | 20.5 |
2005 Honda CR-V Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the 2005 Honda CR-V is 8.1 in. (18.5 cm) for all models, both with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. See the chart below for more details.
| Vehicle | Ground Clearance (in.) | Ground Clearance (cm.) |
| 2005 Honda CR-V LX | 8.1 | 20.5 |
| 2005 Honda CR-V LX AWD | 8.1 | 20.5 |
| 2005 Honda CR-V EX AWD | 8.1 | 20.5 |
| 2005 Honda CR-V Special Edition | 8.1 | 20.5 |
2004 Honda CR-V Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the 2004 Honda CR-V is 8.1 in. (18.5 cm) for all models, both with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. See the chart below for more details.
| Vehicle | Ground Clearance (in.) | Ground Clearance (cm.) |
| 2004 Honda CR-V LX | 8.1 | 20.5 |
| 2004 Honda CR-V LX AWD | 8.1 | 20.5 |
| 2004 Honda CR-V EX AWD | 8.1 | 20.5 |
2003 Honda CR-V Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the 2003 Honda CR-V is 8.1 in. (18.5 cm) for all models, both with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. See the chart below for more details.
| Vehicle | Ground Clearance (in.) | Ground Clearance (cm.) |
| 2003 Honda CR-V LX | 8.1 | 20.5 |
| 2003 Honda CR-V LX AWD | 8.1 | 20.5 |
| 2003 Honda CR-V EX AWD | 8.1 | 20.5 |
2002 Honda CR-V Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the 2002 Honda CR-V is 8.1 in. (18.5 cm) for all models, both with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. See the chart below for more details.
| Vehicle | Ground Clearance (in.) | Ground Clearance (cm.) |
| 2002 Honda CR-V LX | 8.1 | 20.5 |
| 2002 Honda CR-V LX AWD | 8.1 | 20.5 |
| 2002 Honda CR-V EX AWD | 8.1 | 20.5 |
2001 Honda CR-V Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the 2001 Honda CR-V is 8.1 in. (18.5 cm) for all models, both with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. See the chart below for more details.
| Vehicle | Ground Clearance (in.) | Ground Clearance (cm.) |
| 2001 Honda CR-V LX | 8.1 | 20.5 |
| 2001 Honda CR-V LX AWD | 8.1 | 20.5 |
| 2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD | 8.1 | 20.5 |
| 2001 Honda CR-V SE AWD | 8.1 | 20.5 |
2000 Honda CR-V Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the 2000 Honda CR-V is 8.1 in. (18.5 cm) for all models, both with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. See the chart below for more details.
| Vehicle | Ground Clearance (in.) | Ground Clearance (cm.) |
| 2000 Honda CR-V LX | 8.1 | 20.5 |
| 2000 Honda CR-V LX AWD | 8.1 | 20.5 |
| 2000 Honda CR-V EX AWD | 8.1 | 20.5 |
| 2000 Honda CR-V SE AWD | 8.1 | 20.5 |
1999 Honda CR-V Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the 1999 Honda CR-V is 8.1 in. (18.5 cm) for all models, both with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. See the chart below for more details.
| Vehicle | Ground Clearance (in.) | Ground Clearance (cm.) |
| 1999 Honda CR-V LX | 8.1 | 20.5 |
| 1999 Honda CR-V LX AWD | 8.1 | 20.5 |
| 1999 Honda CR-V EX AWD | 8.1 | 20.5 |
1998 Honda CR-V Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the 1999 Honda CR-V is 8.1 in. (18.5 cm) for all models, both with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. See the chart below for more details.
| Vehicle | Ground Clearance (in.) | Ground Clearance (cm.) |
| 1998 Honda CR-V LX | 8.1 | 20.5 |
| 1998 Honda CR-V LX AWD | 8.1 | 20.5 |
| 1998 Honda CR-V EX AWD | 8.1 | 20.5 |
1997 Honda CR-V Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the 1997 Honda CR-V is 8.1 inches (18.5 cm). 1997 marked the first year of the Honda CR-V in North America, and during this initial year, the Honda CR-V was only available in one trim level. It is equipped with a 126-horsepower 2.0L four-cylinder inline engine, paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive
Data source: Edmunds
