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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
2024 Honda CR-V vs 2024 Suzuki Vitara Comparison
Honda CR-V
Suzuki Vitara
2024 Honda
CR-V
vs
2024 Suzuki
Vitara
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Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
57L
314 to 439 km
47L
277 to 291 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$35,900 - $60,400
$35,990 - $40,990
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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
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Peppy turbo engine
- Light on its feet
- Plenty of visibility
Misses
- Expensive among fresher rivals
- Ageing interior, too many hard plastics
- Halogen high-beams
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 | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Two-tone Paint (+$1,340)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1997 | 1373 - 1586 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 1.4L, 1.6L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 113kW - 140kW | 86kW - 103kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6500 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 189Nm - 335Nm | 156Nm - 220Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4300 | 1500 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 - 13.9 | 10 - 11 | |
