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Why 2027 Hondas Are Harder to Predict Than the Hype Suggests

Published on Oct 9, 2026 by Cassie Gould

There's a lot of noise right now about 2027 model-year vehicles getting harder to find, and Quincy's Honda shoppers deserve the real version of that story. Only one Honda is actually getting scarce heading into 2027; nearly everything else Honda builds is staying exactly as it is, on purpose, for years to come.

The One Honda Actually Getting Scarce: The CR-V

Honda has confirmed a full redesign of the CR-V (its best-selling model worldwide) for 2027, built around a new hybrid system and, reportedly, a lighter chassis. That's a genuine changeover: retooling, downtime, and a push to clear 2026 CR-Vs before the new generation lands. If a CR-V is on your list, this is the window to buy the current one while pricing and availability are both still in your favor.

Why Everything Else Isn't Going Anywhere

Here's the part most of the scarcity talk leaves out. Honda has confirmed it's pushing the next-generation Accord, Odyssey, HR-V, and Acura MDX and Integra out to 2030 or later, a decision tied to recouping losses from an electric vehicle program the company scrapped. Honda is redirecting that development money toward a new generation of hybrid powertrains instead, starting in 2027. Practically, that means the Civic, Accord, Pilot, and HR-V on the Quincy lot right now aren't running out any time soon; Honda is deliberately stretching these platforms, not retiring them.

What That Means for Buyers Right Now

If you want a CR-V, there's a real clock running: buy the known, finished 2026 version now, or wait out a changeover and a first-model-year price premium. If you want almost anything else Honda makes, there's no changeover clock at all; buy on your own timeline, not Honda's.

What's at Kunes Honda of Quincy

Kunes Honda of Quincy, at 221 N 36th St, Quincy, Illinois, 62301 in Quincy, has 2026 CR-V inventory in stock now, along with the rest of the Honda lineup that isn't going anywhere for a long while. We make it EASY!