8.1
2024 Honda CR-V VTi L7 review
The Honda CR-V has taken a huge step forward over its predecessor, and it makes a good showing in VTi L7 guise.
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Scott Collie
2022 Honda CR-V vs 2022 Mazda CX-5 Comparison
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2022 Honda
CR-V
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2022 Mazda
CX-5
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
8.8
8.1
7.9
7.5
Based on the Honda CR-V VTi L7 (2WD) 7 SEATS
Based on the Mazda CX-5 GT SP TURBO (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
57L
399 to 433 km
56L - 58L
319 to 476 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Significantly improved interior technology
- Comfortable, quiet drive on the highway
- Impressive second row space
Misses
- No all-wheel drive option
- Dual-level boot floor isn't ideal
- Turbo engine is only just up to hauling seven
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Strong, powerful engine
- Sweet engine note
- Suave, upmarket interior
Misses
- Quite thirsty around town
- Second-row space is on the small side
- Dated infotainment hardware
Colours Available
Mazda offers the following colours on the CX-5:
- Polymetal Grey Metallic
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Eternal Blue Mica
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Zircon Sand Metallic
- Jet Black Mica
- Machine Grey Metallic
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Snowflake White Pearl Metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ, TWIN TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1997 | 1997 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L, 2.2L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 113kW - 140kW | 115kW - 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 - 6500 | 4500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 189Nm - 240Nm | 200Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4300 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 - 10.6 | 10.5 - 14.4 | |
