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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
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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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Excellent
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Based on the Honda CR-V VTi L7 (2WD) 7 SEATS
Based on the BYD Sealion 6 PREMIUM
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Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
57L
314 to 439 km
60L
66 to 84 km
Warranty
8 year
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6 year
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MSRP
$39,497 - $56,744
$42,990 - $52,990
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Far more liveable than many other new cars
- Plug-in hybrid powertrain's EV range is excellent
- Improved suspension calibration makes it a keener drive
Misses
- Styling mightn’t be to all tastes
- Not as enthusiastic to drive as some rivals
- Smaller boot than competitors and no spare wheel
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1993 | 1497 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 140kW | 160kW - 238kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 335Nm | 300Nm - 550Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
