7.9
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
2024 Honda CR-V vs 2024 BYD Sealion 6 Comparison
Honda CR-V
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BYD Sealion 6
2024 Honda
CR-V
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2024 BYD
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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7.9
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Based on the Honda CR-V VTi L7 (2WD) 7 SEATS
Based on the BYD Sealion 6 PREMIUM
Best suitable for...
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
57L
314 to 439 km
60L
66 to 84 km
Warranty
5 year
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6 year
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MSRP
$35,900 - $60,400
$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
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Optional Paint (+$900)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI, ELECTRONIC F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1997 | 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 113kW - 140kW | 145kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6500 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 189Nm - 335Nm | 300Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4300 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 - 13.9 | - | |
