From Car and Driver · Alayna Wilkening · · 1m
Honda delays CR-V production to April 2027
Honda pushes CR-V hybrid production to April 2027 to boost 2027 models.
In brief
Honda pushes CR-V hybrid production to April 2027 to boost 2027 models. Honda delays next-gen CR-V hybrid production until April 2027 to increase 2027 model output before expanding production in 2028. Originally reported by Car and Driver.
Honda delays CR-V production
Honda reportedly delays next-gen CR-V hybrid production until April 2027.
Cancels Civic production in Indiana
Honda cancels original plans to build next-gen Civic at Indiana plant starting March 2028.
CR-V becomes sole Indiana plant vehicle
Hybrid-only CR-V will be only vehicle built at Honda's Indiana plant.
CR-V sales dominance in US
CR-V accounts for 9.5 percent of Honda's US sales through September 2027.
Production shift to boost 2027 models
Honda pushes CR-V production to April 2027 for more 2027 models.
Expected output decrease
Honda expects 6.7 percent monthly output decrease for new CR-V in first year.
Future production increase
Honda plans to increase CR-V production after 2027 model year.
The main idea
Honda delays next-gen CR-V hybrid production until April 2027 to increase 2027 model output before expanding production in 2028.
