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

Hi Rob, both the etrailer hitch part #e98848 and the EcoHitch part #EH25KR will install and function properly on your 2026 CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring, so you’re not risking choosing a hitch that won’t work. Both hitches use a hidden cross tube and…

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Answer 2

Hey Rick, sorry about the confusion but the etrailer hitch part #e98848 that you referenced fits both the hybrid and non-hybrid versions of the 2025 Honda CR-V including your Sport model. It is organized in our fitguide in a somewhat confusing way…

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Answer 3

Ours sure do Mike! The Curt Hitch item #C12169 actually comes with four fish wire tools to help you get the bolts through your CR-V's frame. I attached a picture below that'll show you what hardware and fish wires come with this hitch. The…

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Answer 4

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 5

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 6

Hey Napoleon! The perfect hitch for your 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport is the etrailer #e98848. This is a Class III hitch with a bolt-on installation and a limited lifetime warranty. It also features a matte black finish which blends well with OEM…

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Answer 7

Hey George, The Draw-Tite hitch #36597 is custom fit to the 2017-2027 Honda CRV's excluding the hybrid models. For those years this is a custom fit no drill installation hitch that bolts right up. I want to add that this hitch may interfere with…

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Answer 8

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 9

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 10

Every hitch available for your 2020 Honda CR-V hybrid requires trimming a small rectangle out of the lower fascia. I have attached a picture below that I took directly from the instructions for the etrailer Hitch item #e98848. This will show you…

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Answer 11

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

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Answer 12

Hello Henry, There are a few trailer hitch receivers that fit a 2025 Honda CR-V hybrid, starting with the EcoHitch #EH25KR. However, it's important to note this is specifically for the Hybrid Sport Touring models, so if that's your model,…

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