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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CarExpert Rating
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 MG HS VIBE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
57L
314 to 439 km
37L - 55L
63 to 523 km
Warranty
8 year
warranty
warranty
10 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$39,497 - $57,400
$29,990 - $45,990
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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
- Agreeable drive experience
- Terrific packaging and interior space
- Low starting price and long warranty
Misses
- Safety tech can be frustrating
- No wireless smartphone mirroring
- Some controls could be better
Colours Available
- Cashmere Silver Metallic
- Lunar Grey Metallic
- Arctic Blue Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Black Pearl Metallic
- Pearl White Metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1993 | 1490 - 1995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 1.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 140kW | 119kW - 189kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 5300 - 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 335Nm | 250Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 | 4000 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
