Honda expanded its European SUV vary with the addition of the ZR-V, filling the hole between the EU-spec HR-V and the bigger CR-V. The mannequin, which has already been on sale in Japan, Australia, and China, is a twin to the North American HR-V. Nonetheless, European consumers can solely get it with the e:HEV self-charging hybrid powertrain.

From the surface, the EU-spec ZR-V seems similar to the US-spec HR-V, with small variations on the bumpers and headlights. Moreover the white-painted mannequin which options slim air intakes and a chrome-infused grille, Honda additionally confirmed a blue-painted variant with a sportier bumper, honeycomb grille, and black alloy wheels. Regardless of its electrified nature, the ZR-V comes fitted with twin exhaust pipes on the rear bumper.

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The inside adopts the acquainted fashion of your entire Honda vary, as with ZR-V fashions for different markets. The free-standing 9-inch infotainment touchscreen is mixed with a smaller digital instrument cluster, whereas there are a number of charging ports to your gadgets.

Honda designers prioritized practicality, including load partition, retractable parcel cowl, and underfloor storage on the cargo space which may develop as much as 1,291 lt (45.6 cubic ft) with the rear bench folded. Curiously, this quantity comes wanting the utmost capability of 1,305 lt (46.1 cubic ft) discovered within the smaller EU-spec HR-V.

The 2023 Honda ZR-V is sharing its underpinnings with the Civic, which explains the familiarity of the hybrid powertrain. The system combines a 2.0-liter four-cylinder petrol engine that’s operating within the Atkinson cycle, with two electrical motors. Within the Civic e:HEV, the mixed energy output is 181 hp (135 kW / 184 PS) and 315 Nm (232 lb-ft) of torque, transmitted to the entrance axle.

Honda claims that the driving dynamics of the ZR-V are much like these of sports activities hatchbacks, due to the steering suggestions and the setup of the multi-link rear suspension.

The Honda ZR-V might be accessible in Europe from autumn 2023. Pricing might be introduced at a later date, though chances are high it is going to be costlier than each the smaller HR-V and the mechanically-related however low-slung Civic hatchback.