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?
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/cm3qmn3ng000t6i480ara0byg.jpg)
James Wong
Honda CR-V vs Mazda CX-3 Comparison
Honda CR-V
Deal Available!
Mazda CX-3
Deal Available!
2025 Honda
CR-V
vs
2025 Mazda
CX-3
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
57L
314 to 439 km
48L
302 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
8 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$39,497 - $57,400
$26,950 - $38,890
Save with CarExpert
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
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Super easy to drive
- Sturdy build quality
- Adaptive cruise now standard
Misses
- Tech is showing its age
- High-speed handling isn't ideal
- Thirstier than expected
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/cm3z4gw7l00026i2o7whh0al5.jpg)
People Typically Compare to
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1993 | 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 140kW | 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 335Nm | 195Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 | 2800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 91.2 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
