The Honda ZR-V specifications read like those of a proper premium hybrid. The core figure is the 2.0 litre petrol engine, sized at 1993 cc, working with two electric motors. It teams with an e-CVT automatic, the only gearbox on offer here.
Honda rates the combined system at 181 bhp, while the drive motor gives 315 Nm from 0 to 2000 rpm. That early torque is why town driving feels effortless. Because one powertrain does everything, there is no confusing spread of engine choices to sort through. Econ, Normal and Sport modes change how eagerly it responds.
Fuel economy is certified at 22.80 kmpl, which is strong for an SUV making this much power. The hybrid design is what holds that figure up in stop-and-go use, and the 57 litre tank gives it a long range between fills. If mileage is your main sum, see how the ZR-V fares on fuel.
The body measures 4567 mm long, 1840 mm wide and 1621 mm tall, on a 2655 mm wheelbase. Those numbers give five occupants a roomy, planted cabin. Honda quotes up to 1313 litres of cargo space with the rear seats folded, but gives no seats-up boot figure or ground clearance, so we leave those blank rather than guess. A tyre repair kit takes the place of a spare wheel.
Equipment is generous because the single grade is the fully loaded one. Safety gear, comfort features and driver aids all come as standard rather than as extras. Leather seats, a powered tailgate, a 360 degree camera and dual-zone climate control are all fitted. Read the sheet as a whole and the ZR-V shows itself as a complete, no-options premium SUV. To weigh what you pay, look at the ZR-V's single price.
