This is for the growing family that wants seven seats without jumping to a large SUV. The CR-V is Honda's mid-size staple, now offered with a third row that adds flexibility for the school run and the occasional extra passenger. It lines up against the Mitsubishi Outlander and Nissan X-Trail in the value seven seat space.
Amelia's test praises the clever packaging, the wide opening doors and a boot that is easy to load. The turbo petrol is smooth and the cabin is full of sensible storage, which family buyers will appreciate. The third row suits kids more than adults, but for the price it adds handy occasional space, and the ride stays comfortable on Australian roads.
If you want a practical, easy SUV with seven seat flexibility on a budget, the CR-V earns its keep. Families needing full size third row space will want something larger. For clever packaging and Honda dependability, this remains an easy recommendation.
The full review is on the CarTell.tv YouTube channel above.
