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, we provide ground clearance measurements for the Honda CR-V, covering model years 1997 to 2025. As you’ll see, ground clearance varies across different model years and trim levels.
The ground clearance of your CR-V can be found using the model-year-organized charts below.
View CR-V GROUND CLEARANCE BY MODEL YEAR:
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
| 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 |
| 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 |
| 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 |
| 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 |
| 1997 |
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 2013 Honda CR-V’s ground clearance ranges from 6.3 to 6.7 in. (16.0 to 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
