8.3
2025 Honda CR-V review
With the new CR-V, Honda Australia is finally offering a hybrid option. Does it have what it takes to take on the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
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William Stopford
2024 Honda CR-V vs 2023 Hyundai Tucson Comparison
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2023 Hyundai
Tucson
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CarExpert Score
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8.3
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Based on the Honda CR-V e:HEV RS (2WD) 5 SEATS
Based on the Hyundai Tucson ELITE N LINE (AWD)
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Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
57L
314 to 439 km
54L
340 to 437 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$44,500
$34,900 - $53,900
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Refinement
- Fuel economy
- Practical cabin
Misses
- Where are the affordable hybrid options?
- No AWD or seven-seat options
- Missing some luxury features
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Torquey diesel powertrain
- Palatial second row and boot
- Comfortable, effortless driving experience
Misses
- Diesel engine is getting the axe
- Too many harder plastics
- Dashboard layout hasn't dated well
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
White Cream is the standard paint colour, with all other finishes costing an extra $595. The palette comprises:
- Titan Grey
- Shimmering Silver
- Phantom Black
- Deep Sea
- Amazon Grey (excludes base model)
- Silky Bronze (Highlander only)
N Line models are available only in:
- Crimson Red
- White Cream
- Phantom Black
- Titan Grey
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1993 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 140kW | 115kW - 137kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 4000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 335Nm | 192Nm - 416Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 - 13.9 | 10.5 - 16 | |
