2025 Honda CR-V VTi L7 review
The availability of seven seats in the Honda CR-V is a somewhat unique drawcard alongside other medium SUVs, but is the L7 the one to get?
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James Wong
Honda CR-V vs BMW X4 Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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Based on the Honda CR-V VTi L7 (2WD) 7 SEATS
Based on the BMW X4
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
57L
314 to 439 km
65L
501 to 696 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
8 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$39,497 - $57,400
$95,700 - $188,600
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharp purchase and service pricing
- Remains a practical and refined SUV
- User-friendly ergonomics and tech
Misses
- Third row is quite small, quirky boot setup
- Lacks AWD option compared to rivals
- Four-star ANCAP safety rating
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Colours Available
Alpine White is the standard paint colour, with the following metallic finishes optional on the core X4 range:
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- Piemont Red
- Phytonic Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue
The palette is slightly different on the M Competition, with the following finishes a no-cost option:
- Alpine White
- Sao Paulo Yellow
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- M Marina Bay Blue
- M Toronto Red
- M Brooklyn Grey
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1993 | 1998 - 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 140kW | 135kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 5000 - 6250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 335Nm | 300Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 | 1350 - 2600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
