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 Mazda CX-60 Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Based on the Honda CR-V VTi L7 (2WD) 7 SEATS
Based on the Mazda CX-60 G40E EVOLVE VISION LUX HYBRID
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Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
57L
314 to 439 km
50L - 58L
105 to 429 km
Warranty
8 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$39,497 - $57,400
$50,240 - $89,050
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Enjoyable handling
- Packs a turbo inline six when most rivals have fours
- Mazda's typically high level of material quality
Misses
- Rides too stiffly
- Clunky transmission
- Doesn't look different enough from a CX-5
Colours Available
The 2023 Mazda CX-60 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Rhodium White Premium Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Machine Grey Metallic
- Jet Black Mica
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
Rhodium White Premium Metallic, Soul Red Crystal Red and Machine Grey Metallic cost an additional $995.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1993 | 2488 - 3283 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 2.5L, 3.3L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4, 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 140kW | 187kW - 241kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 3750 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 335Nm | 450Nm - 550Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 | 1500 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 94.2 - 100 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
