HONDA Australia has this week confirmed pricing for its forthcoming ZR-V coupe-SUV, a mannequin it says will slot between the HR-V (from $36,700 d/a) and next-generation CR-V (pricing TBA) in its SUV portfolio.
Priced from $40,200 drive-away, the ZR-V will likely be supplied in 4 trim grades and with petrol and petrol-electric (hybrid) drivelines. The flagship e:HEV LX (hybrid) tops the vary at $54,900 drive-away.
Honda says the vary options varied security, inside and exterior specification particulars, however is holding info near its chest till the mannequin’s official launch on Could 19.
Color selections for the mannequin embody Crystal Black, Platinum Gray, Platinum Crystal Blue, Platinum White and Premium Crystal Garnet.
“The brand new Honda ZR-V provides optimum steadiness of gas effectivity and dynamic efficiency, from daily commuting in metropolis and suburban environments, to weekend adventures on highways and winding coastal and nation roads,” mentioned Honda Australia in an announcement.
“The petrol variants (VTi LX, VTi L & VTi X) function the 1.5-litre VTEC turbocharged engine and the e:HEV LX sports activities a two-motor hybrid system with a 2.0-litre direct injection engine. Each techniques ship a powerful driving expertise.”
Honda has beforehand confirmed the ZR-V will provide options that embody Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity by way of a 9.0-inch color touchscreen, entrance and rear parking sensors and reversing digital camera, and LED headlights. Nevertheless, it’s not identified if these options are normal throughout the board, or grade dependent.
Viewing abroad mannequin specs, it’s understood the ZR-V will obtain as normal security gear together with AEB, visitors signal recognition, blind spot monitoring and adaptive cruise management, although once more it’s not identified how these options will likely be distributed throughout the Australian ZR-V line-up.
The Honda ZR-V will rival fashions together with the Nissan Qashqai, Mazda CX-30 and Skoda Karoq, however provide its personal, distinctive coupe-like proportions.
The ZR-V encompasses a vertical grille which blends seamlessly with the bumper encompass and is flanked by slim, wide-set headlights like these discovered on the most recent Civic and HR-V. Honda says the entrance of its newest SUV is supposed to convey “extremely subtle expression, but with stature and a robust presence”.
With a widened stance, the rear of the physique goals so as to add quantity to the ZR-V’s proportions, the rear haunches and tailgate culminating in a clean, upswept look that’s neither as edgy because the HR-V, but as stylised as many opponents’ coupe-SUV choices.
Inside, the hyperlink between different new-generation Honda fashions is clear. The cabin of the ZR-V is spacious and open with an instrument panel that stretches out horizontally throughout the dashboard, and a well-presented array of useful parts completed with their very own high-quality design.
Just like the CR-V, the ZR-V encompasses a high-deck centre management to separate the entrance seats and create particular person zones for the driving force and front-seat passenger. The mannequin additionally guarantees an elevated view of the street and a large, horizontal visual view because of drawn again A pillars and door-mounted wing mirrors, once more like these of the Civic, HR-V and forthcoming CR-V.
2023 Honda ZR-V pricing*:
VTi LX (a) | $40,200 | New variant |
VTi-L (a) | $43,200 | New variant |
VTi LX (a) | $48,500 | New variant |
e:HEV LX (a) | $54,900 | New variant |
*Nationwide drive-away worth.