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
2025 Honda CR-V vs 2019 Mercedes-AMG GLC Comparison
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Very Good
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Based on the Honda CR-V VTi L7 (2WD) 7 SEATS
Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
57L
314 to 439 km
66L
581 to 719 km
Warranty
8 year
warranty
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3 year
warranty
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MSRP
$39,497 - $57,400
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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
- Seemingly endless customisation
- Adroit handling
- Rapid pace
Misses
- A V8 is a drug that's hard to quit
- Not cheap to buy or service
- Some naff interior details
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1993 | 2996 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 4.0L, 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 8, 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 140kW | 270kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 335Nm | 520Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 | 1750 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 82.1 - 92 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
