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 Peugeot 408 Comparison
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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 Peugeot 408 GT PHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
57L
314 to 439 km
40L - 52L
52 to 244 km
Warranty
8 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$39,497 - $57,400
$57,990 - $67,990
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Distinctive exterior design turns heads
- Handsome interior backs up exterior
- PHEV powertrain more polished than before
Misses
- Stylish body impedes on practicality
- Pretty interior possesses some tech quirks
- Why do we only get a PHEV?
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1993 | 1199 - 1598 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 1.6L, 1.2L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4, 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 140kW | 100kW - 165kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 335Nm | 230Nm - 360Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
