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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 Subaru Outback Comparison
Honda CR-V
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2025 Honda
CR-V
vs
2025 Subaru
Outback
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
57L
376 to 439 km
63L
460 to 567 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
8 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$39,497 - $56,744
$43,690 - $57,490
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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
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Huge boot
- Soft, comfortable ride
- Still flying the wagon flag
Misses
- Lazy adaptive cruise control
- Fiddly infotainment system
- Fiddly indicators
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1993 | 2387 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 2.4L, 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 140kW | 138kW - 183kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 5200 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 335Nm | 245Nm - 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 | 2000 - 3400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 86 - 90 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
