7.9
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 Cupra Ateca Comparison
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2025 Honda
CR-V
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2025 Cupra
Ateca
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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
7.9
8.0
7.5
Based on the Honda CR-V VTi L7 (2WD) 7 SEATS
Based on the Cupra Ateca V
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
FunFuel Efficiency
57L
314 to 439 km
55L
391 to 451 km
Warranty
8 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$39,497 - $57,400
$51,990 - $63,490
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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
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Stellar driving dynamics
- Beautifully weighted steering
- Lots of physical buttons and knobs
Misses
- Not a big price hike to the more powerful VZx
- Lots of similarly priced Volkswagen Group rivals
- Black interior looks bland, lots of hard plastics
Colours Available
The only interior colourway on offer is Petrol Blue, with copper stitching found throughout the cabin.
The Ateca will be available in the following finishes:
- Nevada White
- Graphite Grey
- Magic Black
All finishes are a no-cost option, with one premium paint finish – Dark Camouflage – costing $475.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1993 | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 140kW | 140kW - 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 4200 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 335Nm | 320Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
