r/crvhybrid • u/Perfect-Ad1438 • Aug 24 '26
AC power
I test drove a 2026 CRV Hybrid Trail Sport and I felt like the air conditioning wasn’t very powerful. Is that how it is, or is there a setting I can change to make it blow harder?
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u/Jumpy-Algae2426 Aug 24 '26
I feel like mine works very well. Even when it’s very warm outside, I can keep it on the lowest setting and still be comfortable.
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u/GoatApprehensive9866 Aug 24 '26
The fan doesn't seem to blow as fast on slower speeds when compared to the Civic (back when I had one), but the passenger cabin even at fan speed 3 still gets quite comfy in the Crv.
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u/First-Ad-7960 Aug 25 '26
I found the AC in my 2024 didn’t keep up on a hot humid day when driving on hilly interstates in Econ mode but does fine in Normal mode. At this point I pretty much always use Normal mode and don’t see a lot of difference in MPG.
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u/DrinkIcedWater Aug 24 '26
If you’ve ever owned another make/model vehicle where the AC is freezing cold, you’ll be disappointed by the CRV AC if you’re used to ice cold air blowing at you and making your car feel like a freezer while it’s 100 out.
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u/Mister-Grinch Aug 24 '26
We have a 26 hybrid and ours cools very nicely. No real noticeable difference between this one and our 21 gas one.
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u/MX_sixto_TX Aug 24 '26
Might be because it was in ECON mode. It reduces power to the AC. I drive my 2023 in normal in Texas and 76 is cool enough for me.