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 Lexus NX Comparison
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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
8.1
7.5
Based on the Honda CR-V VTi L7 (2WD) 7 SEATS
Based on the Lexus NX SPORTS LUXURY HYBRID AWD
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
57L
314 to 439 km
55L
72 to 446 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
8 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$39,497 - $57,400
$63,400 - $95,900
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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
- Delightful to live with
- Powerful and efficient
- All the boxes ticked
Misses
- Price getting up there in Sports Luxury trim
- No spare wheel
- A little bland inside compared to some rivals
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, MULTI-POINT INJECTION, TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1993 | 2393 - 2487 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 2.5L, 2.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 140kW | 152kW - 227kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 6000 - 6600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 335Nm | 243Nm - 430Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 | 1700 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
