2024 ZR-V Is Honda’s First Brand New Model Line To Launch in Australia In 20 Years, Tops Out At A$55K

The Honda ZR-V has landed in Australia as the primary brand-new mannequin line to reach domestically within the final 20 years. It will likely be provided in 4 variants and Honda Australia is assured that it’s going to entice new consumers to the model. How will it do it?

For starters, the ZR-V has a very modern exterior design, one thing that can not be stated of all different Honda fashions. Extra vital than the design are the 2 powertrains that will probably be provided with and the truth that it begins at AU$40,200 ($26,667), making it considerably cheaper than the 11^th-generation Civic that has gone up market and now begins at AU$47,200 ($31,311) with the identical engine.

The engine in query is a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that produces 131 kW (176 hp) at 6,000 rpm and 240 Nm (177 lb-ft) of torque between 1,700 and 4,500 rpm. This engine encompasses a diecast aluminum block, cast-in iron cylinder liners, and a light-weight heat-forged metal crankshaft. It additionally options Honda’s famed VTEC system on the exhaust facet and Variable Timing Management that may range the timing of each the consumption and exhaust camshafts independently.

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This 1.5-liter four-cylinder comes commonplace on the VTi X, VTi L, and VTi LX whereas the flagship e-HEV LX Hybrid has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder working alongside an electrical motor. It’s good for a mixed 135 kW (176 hp) and 315 Nm (232 lb-ft) of torque.

The entry-level Honda ZR-V VTi X begins at AU$40,200 ($26,667) and along with the 1.5-liter, consists of commonplace options like an 8-speaker sound system, wi-fi Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto, 17-inch alloy wheels, rain-sensing wipers, a ten.2-inch digital instrument cluster, and a leather-based steering wheel. The AU$43,200 ($28,657) VTi L builds on the VTi X and provides premium black leatherette seats, heated entrance seats, 18-inch alloy wheels, heated wing mirrors, hands-free energy tailgate, rear privateness glass, LED taillights, and steel paddle shifters.

Then there’s the VTi LX out there from AU$48,500 ($32,173). This model consists of black leather-based seats, entrance energy seats, rear heated seats, a 12-speaker Bose audio system, wi-fi charger, sport pedals, rear-cross site visitors alert, blind-spot monitoring, a heated steering wheel, navigation, and an air purification system.

Topping out the 2024 ZR-V vary is the aforementioned hybrid e-HEV LX Hybrid. It has the identical options because the VTi LX however provides a sensible keycard, ditches the spare wheel in favor of a tire restore package, features a humidity sensor, and new badges. Costs for this mannequin begin at AU$54,900 ($36,419).