What Hitch Options Will Fit My 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid?

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Hello, I am interested in a class III hitch for a 2025 CRV hybrid. I saw a few comments about not fitting the hybrid. Can you share the 2-3 model which will fit? Thanks

asked by: Jason W

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Hey Jason,

There are a couple hitch options for your 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid. All 3 are 2" hitch options with a 3,500lb towing capacity and a 525lb tongue weight capacity. These have all been confirmed with the manufacturer to work with hybrid models.

Curt: # C13397
etrailer: # e98848
Draw-Tite: # DT79MR

What are you looking to use the hitch for?

expert reply by: Nick S

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Nick S.

9/2/2025

Hey Jason, How did the hitch installation go on your 2025 CR-V Hybrid? I'm asking because your experience could really help others looking to fit a hitch on their hybrid models.

Lee

9/13/2025

Hello, Looking at same issue- 2026 CRV Hybrid (Sport Touring) that does have the hand free tailgate kick sensor. Any recommendations for this application out of the 3 hitches above? Any without trimming? Any that will keep kick sensor functional? Pros or cons for those? Thanks Lee

Nick S.

9/16/2025

@Lee Hey Lee, there is not a hitch that we carry for that vehicle that does not interfere with the hands free liftgate. All of the hitches sit on the vehicle right below the sensor. I have seen some people be able to get full functionality by waving their foot to the left or the right, and some that have lost it completely. Since it sits where the sensor is there is no way to tell 100%. With that said the hitches are also going to require trimming since you are adding something to the vehicle it was not built to have. Besides different weight capacities I recommend the etrailer hitch # e98848. Quality wise all of our hitches are equal quality in my opinion, I like our etrailer hitch due to the matte black finish rather than the glossy finish on other brands. Tends to look nicer and more "factory" than the others. What are you looking to use the hitch for?

Answer 1

Hey Erica, thanks for reaching out! Since your 2026 Honda CR-V is a Hybrid we're a bit limited on the hitch options, and you'll need to get one that does require some fascia cutting. For this, I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver…

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Answer 2

Great observation, Luis. The Trailer Mate hitch #TMT34FR is designed with a concealed cross tube, so only the 2 inch receiver is visible. That means you don’t lose much clearance it tucks up nicely under the bumper. Many CR-V owners prefer this over…

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Answer 3

Good afternoon Steve, excellent question. The Trailer Mate hitch #TMT34FR for 2017-2026 CR-V is rated a bit lighter at 1,500 lbs GTW / 150 lbs TW, whereas the Curt and etrailer-branded CR-V hitches go up to 3,500 lbs GTW / 525 lbs TW. For light duty…

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Answer 4

Yes, it will Terry and congrats on the new SUV. The Curt Trailer Hitch item #C12169 has been confirmed to fit the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Touring Sport. This is a custom fit class II hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver that bolts to your Honda with…

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Answer 5

If you check out the attached picture you can see it basically sits flush.

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Answer 6

Hey Sean, if the Draw Tite hitch you have is the #76128 it's not supposed to fit the hybrid models so that would be why you are having the problem you mentioned. The Draw Tite part #DT79MR is instead the one that fits the hybrid models.

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Answer 7

Yes the Draw Tite hitch part #DT79MR does fit your 2024 Honda CR-V Touring Hybrid AWD. This is a really nice hitch that has the best towing capacities, a relatively easy install, and is mostly hidden since only the hitch opening hangs below the rear…

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Answer 8

Hey Gary, the lower fascia under the bumper of your 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport does get trimmed to install the Draw Tite hitch part #DT79MR but the bumper itself does not get trimmed or modified. The picture I attached shows what gets trimmed.

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Answer 9

Great question, Gene! The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #76128 won't fit your 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid but you can use the Draw-Tite #DT79MR instead. I actually like the part #DT79MR over the one you referenced anyways because this…

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Answer 10

We have checked with the manufacturer on this in the past. We have confirmed that the Draw-Tite class 3 hitch #DT79MR will fit the 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid. This is a class 3 hitch with a 2" receiver which is rated for towing 3,500 lbs or 525 lbs…

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Answer 11

Hey Manning, I checked the reviews for all of the hitches we offer for your 2025 Honda CR-V and all of them except one had people tell us their hands free liftgate stopped working. The only hitch we offer that allows it to still function is the Draw…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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