The Honda ZR-V specifications read like those of a proper premium hybrid. The core figure is the 2.0 litre petrol strong hybrid engine, sized at 1993 cc. It teams with an e-CVT automatic, the only gearbox on offer here.
Outputs land at 181 bhp and 315 Nm, healthy numbers for a mid-size SUV. The torque arrives early thanks to the electric motor, so town driving feels effortless. Because one powertrain does everything, there is no confusing spread of engine choices to sort through. Front-wheel drive is the only layout offered here.
Fuel economy is rated at 22.8 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. 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. The long wheelbase also helps the ride stay settled at speed. Honda has not published a boot figure or ground clearance for the Indian car, so we leave those blank rather than guess.
Equipment is generous because the single trim is the fully loaded one. Safety gear, comfort features and driver aids all come as standard rather than as extras. A sunroof, leather seats and a full suite of driver aids 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.
