2026 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid: O’Fallon Buyers Guide

Quick Answer: The 2026 CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid

Sport Touring is the CR-V flagship at $42,550 MSRP (AWD standard, no front-drive option, before $1,395 destination). It carries the same 204-hp hybrid powertrain as the other Sport trims (40 mpg city / 34 highway with AWD) but adds everything else Honda has: a Bose 12-speaker premium sound system, Google built-in (Assistant, Maps, Play Store natively in the dash), a hands-free power tailgate, a heated steering wheel, HondaLink subscription services, 19-inch wheels, platinum-accented trim, and — new for 2026 — an Individual drive mode alongside the usual settings. It’s the trim for a buyer who’s decided they want the nicest CR-V Honda makes, full stop.

2026 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid side profile in Platinum White Pearl
The 2026 CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid. Photo: American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

What $42,550 actually buys

Bose audio and Google built-in are the two features that separate Sport Touring from everything below it, and they’re worth understanding before you assume you can add them elsewhere on the lineup — you can’t. Bose’s 12-speaker system is standard on Sport Touring only; every other trim runs a smaller factory system. Google built-in means Maps, Assistant, and the Play Store run natively through the dash instead of through a phone-mirrored CarPlay or Android Auto session — useful for anyone who wants Google’s ecosystem without needing a phone plugged in or paired every trip. The hands-free tailgate (kick to open, arms full of groceries from the O’Fallon Schnucks) rounds out the list of things that quietly earn their keep.

Sport Touring or TrailSport — the top-trim fork

Both trims cost within a few thousand of each other and both come AWD-only, but they’re built for opposite priorities. TrailSport spends its money on tires, traction tuning, and rugged capability, with cloth seats and no Bose. Sport Touring spends its money on cabin luxury and tech, with street tires and no special off-road tuning. If your ideal weekend is a gravel road, TrailSport is the right $38,800. If it’s a comfortable highway cruise into St. Louis with the Bose system doing the work, Sport Touring is the right $42,550.

Is the flagship worth the jump from Sport-L?

Sport-L Hybrid, at $38,725 with AWD optional, already covers leather, the power tailgate, and memory seats — the comfort basics most buyers actually use daily. The $3,825 step to Sport Touring buys audio quality, native Google integration, hands-free tailgate operation, standard AWD, and a heated steering wheel. For an audiophile or a buyer who wants Google’s system specifically, that’s an easy yes. For a buyer who just wants a nicely equipped CR-V without the top-shelf audio and tech, Sport-L covers the ground for less.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the most expensive Honda CR-V trim?

Sport Touring Hybrid, at $42,550 MSRP before destination — the only CR-V trim with Bose audio and Google built-in, and one of two trims (with TrailSport) that require all-wheel drive.

Does Sport Touring come in front-wheel drive?

No — Sport Touring is AWD-only, same as TrailSport. There’s no lower-cost front-drive version of the flagship trim.

Is the Bose system worth the price jump?

If audio quality matters to you day to day, yes — it’s the only trim with the 12-speaker system, and the difference from the standard factory audio is noticeable within the first song. If you’re not particular about sound systems, Sport-L Hybrid gets you nearly everything else for thousands less.

What does a 2026 CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid cost with Missouri taxes?

$42,550 MSRP plus $1,395 destination, then Missouri’s state and local vehicle sales tax, which the buyer pays directly at the license office rather than the dealer collecting it at signing. The pricing & leasing guide covers the full math and current monthly offers.

The bottom line

Sport Touring is what happens when Honda stops holding features back — it’s the CR-V for a buyer who’s cross-shopped the equipment list and simply wants all of it. Audition the Bose system on your own playlist at Frank Leta Honda’s hybrid lineup before deciding it’s worth the jump from Sport-L.

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MSRP figures exclude the $1,395 destination charge plus taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed accessories; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Fuel-economy figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary. Equipment and availability subject to change — confirm current specs with Frank Leta Honda.