Honda CR-V 2021 review: VTi L7

The new Honda CR-V VTi L7 has those coveted two spare seats in the boot, plus a bit of a new look inside and out. It's also stepped up the advanced safety, but has it stepped it up enough?

There are seven models in the new CR-V range and this is the VTi L7 which is near the top, and is a seven seater. It costs around 43 grand before on-road costs and extras, and competes with cars like the Nissan X-Trail and the Toyota RAV4.

Looks wise it stands up to the competition, presenting as fresh and modern with a bit of a bulky body, some chrome accents, and an air of rugged charm.

The interior of the VTi L7 looks great. There are power adjustable 'leather appointed' seats and a leather steering wheel that feels good under the hands.

The centre console is well designed with everything in hand’s reach. It does feel like there’s a fair bit of man-made materials going on inside the cabin but that’s to be expected in this part of the market. There is a large sunroof which lets lots of light through the car.

Space is great in the CR-V and it’s got a wide body so you don’t feel cramped inside. There is enough leg and headroom that my taller family members are comfortable in it, even with the sunroof.

The children have lots of space in the back, they’re aged seven and nine, and it’s quite wide there, too. It's possible to fit in three children’s car seats though it is tight, you can do it pending what kind of car seats you have.

I’ve got a good amount of space back there at 161cm (5’3”) and there’s enough room between my knees and the seat in front that taller adults and teenagers should be fine, too.

And there’s a third row! Granted, it’s in the boot, so it’s not exactly a large seven-seat SUV, more like a five-seater that has the two spare seats in case you need them.

Children will be fine back there, but taller teenagers might complain after a while, it’s not the most spacious. Still, they’re there!

The two spare seats do eat into boot space, so in a five-seat CR-V, the boot space is 522L, but in this seven seater it’s 472L.

Plus, the boot starts higher because of the extra seats, and to get a flat, level boot you want the hard cover in place, though you can remove it if you like.

You just need to decide if you want more boot space or two extra seats when looking at the CR-V, and how much you’ll actually use them. Regardless, you’ll fit a large pram in there either way.

With all seats in use the boot shrinks to 150L and will fit some school bags or grocery bags.

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