What the Honda CR-V is like for Hilton Head Island drivers

The Honda CR-V is a compact SUV that Hilton Head Honda sells new in gas and hybrid versions at 161 Fording Island Road in Bluffton. Hilton Head Island drivers can buy one there, and the store holds a 4.8-star Google rating across 2,799 reviews (Google, 2026).

Trims, prices, towing, room and warranty each decide a different part of the choice. Each one shapes how the CR-V fits a driver’s week on the Island.

Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Bluffton. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.

Hilton Head Island drivers can buy a new Honda CR-V, gas or hybrid, in Bluffton

Gas CR-Vs come in front-wheel and all-wheel drive, and the hybrid is offered in both layouts too.

Four Honda dealers serve the market, and each has its own Google record.

How much does a new Honda CR-V cost near Hilton Head Island?

Honda’s 2026 CR-V starts at $30,920 for the LX 2WD, the lowest-priced CR-V of any version. The lowest-priced hybrid is the Sport Hybrid 2WD at $35,630.

Between those two points, the LX AWD starts at $32,420, the EX 2WD at $33,150 and the EX AWD at $34,650. The EX-L 2WD starts at $35,400 and the EX-L AWD at $36,900. Hybrid prices climb from there, with the Sport Hybrid AWD at $37,130, the Sport-L Hybrid 2WD at $38,725 and the TrailSport Hybrid AWD at $38,800.

The top of the hybrid line is the Sport Touring Hybrid AWD at $42,550. These are Honda’s published starting prices for the 2026 model year. Fees and taxes come on top of them.

Which 2027 Honda CR-V trim fits your drive, gas or hybrid?

The hybrid gets the better mileage, and the gas version is the one to pick for towing. EPA certified combined figures for the 2026 model year put the FWD hybrid at 40 mpg, against 30 mpg for the FWD gas CR-V.

The AWD hybrid is rated at 37 mpg combined, and the AWD gas CR-V at 29 mpg.

Power is the other difference. The gas engine makes 190 horsepower in the LX, EX and EX-L trims, and the Sport Hybrid 2WD makes 204.

If most of your miles are town and Island roads, the hybrid’s mileage is the stronger reason to choose it. If you tow a trailer or boat, start with the gas trims.

How much passenger and cargo room does the Honda CR-V have?

The 2026 CR-V gives 41.3 inches of front legroom and 41 inches in the second row. Cargo behind the first row measures 39.3 cubic feet, and maximum cargo reaches 76.5 cubic feet.

Honda’s published room figures for the LX and EX are the same in both drive layouts. Drivers who choose between those trims in 2WD or AWD keep the same space.

For a family that hauls gear to the beach, the 76.5 cubic feet of maximum cargo is the number to compare with the other Honda sizes.

Honda CR-V, HR-V or Passport: which size fits Hilton Head Island drivers?

The HR-V is the smallest of the three, the CR-V sits in the middle, and the Passport gives the most cargo room of the three. Maximum cargo is 55.1 cubic feet in the HR-V LX FWD, 76.5 in the CR-V LX and EX, and 104.6 in the Passport RTL.

The HR-V LX FWD starts at $26,500, and its 41.9 inches of front legroom is wider than the CR-V’s 41.3. Its cargo area is smaller, though, and it trades room for a lower price.

The Passport RTL starts at $44,950 and seats five, with 41.1 inches of front legroom and 104.6 cubic feet of maximum cargo. The Passport AWD gas is rated at 21 mpg combined, against 29 mpg for the CR-V AWD gas.

A driver who wants the lower price and the smaller footprint should start with the HR-V. A driver who needs the most cargo room of these three should start with the Passport.

What does a Honda Certified Pre-Owned CR-V offer near Hilton Head Island?

Our used inventory covers cars from other makes as well as Honda. A buyer who wants a used car can look across brands before choosing.

FAQ

Which CR-V trims does Hilton Head Honda list new right now?

We sell new CR-V and CR-V Hybrid trims at Hilton Head Honda in Bluffton. Our advertised vehicle prices include a $596 dealer closing fee, so compare any advertised price with that fee included.

Which Honda CR-V trims come with all-wheel drive?

The 2026 CR-V comes with all-wheel drive in gasoline form and in hybrid form, and the AWD TrailSport is a hybrid. The LX, EX and EX-L come in AWD as well as 2WD.

How much can a Honda CR-V tow?

According to Honda’s 2026 specifications, the gas CR-V LX, EX and EX-L are rated to tow up to 1,500 pounds in 2WD or AWD. The hybrid trims, from the Sport Hybrid up to the Sport Touring Hybrid AWD, are rated at 1,000 pounds.

What does Honda’s new-vehicle warranty cover on a CR-V?

Honda’s 2026 warranty booklet covers the basic vehicle for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The powertrain is covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first, and corrosion coverage runs 5 years with no mileage limit.

What fees and taxes come on top of a new CR-V’s advertised price in South Carolina?

In South Carolina, a new car pays an infrastructure maintenance fee rather than a vehicle sales tax. The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (2026) puts that fee at 5% of the purchase price, capped at $500.

South Carolina Department of Revenue Information Letter 17-10 (2017) adds that sales subject to the fee are exempt from state and local sales and use taxes. Our advertised prices also include a $596 dealer closing fee.

Does Hilton Head Honda offer leasing as well as financing on a new CR-V?

Yes. We offer leasing and financing through our finance center in Bluffton. You can ask about both on the CR-V you pick.

How does the Honda CR-V’s size compare with the HR-V and Pilot?

The CR-V sits between the HR-V and the Pilot. Its maximum cargo is 76.5 cubic feet, against 55.1 for the HR-V LX and up to 111.8 for the Pilot Sport 2WD.

The Pilot Sport is rated for up to 8 seats and starts at $42,395 in 2WD. Its extra room comes with a higher starting price than the CR-V.

What if I want a used or certified pre-owned CR-V instead of a new one?

We sell used vehicles from other makes and Honda Certified Pre-Owned vehicles, so the choice stays open. Honda’s own CPO program covers 2021 to 2026 models with under 80,000 miles, and it adds powertrain coverage to 7 years or 100,000 miles (American Honda Motor Co., 2026).

Why Hilton Head Island drivers choose Hilton Head Honda for a CR-V

Our Google record is 4.8 stars across 2,799 reviews, and 92 in 100 of them are five-star (Google, 2026). Customers write about how the visit felt as much as the price.

In a July 2026 Google review, William S. wrote: “Jacob and the entire staff were great to work with! Informative and helpful I did not feel pushed with fast talk and “sign the line”like we experienced at other dealerships. My wife loves her New Honda Pilot!”

That is one customer’s account of one visit. You can schedule service online through our website as well.

To start, value your trade online, apply for financing, and browse our new Honda, Honda Certified Pre-Owned and used inventory. Then finish in store at Hilton Head Honda, 161 Fording Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29909, or arrange out-of-state delivery.

Hilton Head Honda answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Bluffton showroom, or call (843) 815-2880.

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