Honda ZR-V is Here: The pricey SUV at a Glance


Honda’s small SUV brings the range to 3 SUVs, and a hatchback. Apart from the Type R, Honda’s engine outputs are modest, and ZR-V is no different.

There are 3 trim levels with a 1.5L turbo, with the top trim level also have a 2.0L e:Hev (aka hybrid) option.

The entry price point in the Honda ZR-V VTi X comes standard with;

  • 5L VTEC Turbo Engine
  • Max Power / Torque 131Kw/240Nm
  • Total 11 Airbags
    • Front SRS (2), Centre (1) and Knee Airbags (2)
    • Front and Rear Side Airbags (4)
    • Full-Length Curtain Airbags (2)
  • Honda Sensing
  • Front and Rear Parking Sensors
  • 0-inch Display Audio
  • 8 Speaker sound system
  • Wireless CarPlay
  • Wired Android Auto
  • Adaptive LED Headlights
  • Active Cornering Lights
  • 17-inch Alloy Wheels
  • Rain-sensing Wipers
  • Premium Black Fabric Seats
  • Dual Zone Climate Control
  • 2-inch Driver Display
  • Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror
  • Leather Gear Select Lever
  • Leather Steering Wheel
  • Front USB Ports (1 x USB-A + 1 x USB-C)
  • Rear USB Ports (2x USB-C)
  • Rear Ventilation
  • Spare Wheel (Space saver)

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The next variant is the VTi L which also includes;

  • Premium Black Leatherette Seats
  • Heated front seats
  • 18-inch Alloy Wheels (from 17 inch)
  • Heated Door Mirrors
  • Hands-free Power Tailgate with walk-away closing
  • Rear Privacy Glass
  • Combination LED Taillights
  • Metal Paddle Shifters

Moving up to the VTi LX the following upgrades have been made;

  • Black Leather Appointed Seats
  • Front Power Seats with Driver Memory and Rear Heated Seats
  • 18 inch Two-tone Alloy Wheels
  • 12- speaker Bose® Sound System
  • Body-coloured Lower Bumpers and Wheel Arches
  • Drive Mode Select
  • Wireless Charger
  • Sports Pedals
  • Blindspot Information System
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
  • Reverse Auto-Tilt Mirror
  • Navigation
  • 360 Multiview Camera
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Door Line Illumination
  • Plasmacluster Air Purification System

The top of the range e:HEV LX Hybrid features:

  • 0L DI Engine
  • 2-Motor Built-in e-CVT
  • Max Combined Power 135Kw
  • Max Combined Torque 315Nm
  • Shift-by wire Gear Selector
  • Smart KeyCard
  • Tyre Repair Kit (no spacesaver spare wheel)
  • Humidity Sensor
  • Blue-outlined Honda Badging
  • Rear e:HEV Badging

The outputs are more modest than the price, with the e:Hev at almost 55 grand.

Honda promises a sporty driving experience, and a 1.5L engine that never needs the cam chain replaced. The CVT has had improvements, but is still a CVT.

The e:Hev uses a 2.0L naturally aspirated petrol engine, and a 2-motor electric hybrid system. We’ll know more once we’ve driven it.

Honda’s sales model means the ZR-V is the same price regardless of where you live, excluding on-roads of course. Configure your Honda ZR-V HERE:

VariantEngineDrive Away Price*
e:HEV LX2.0L DI FHEV$54,900
VTi LX1.5L VTEC Turbo$48,500
VTi L1.5L VTEC Turbo$43,200
VTi X1.5L VTEC Turbo$40,200

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Written by Alan Zurvas

Alan Zurvas is the founder and editor of Gay Car Boys, Australia's leading LGBTQI+ automotive publication. Before launching GCB in 2008, Alan's automotive writing was published in SameSame.com.au and the Star Observer. With over 16 years of hands-on car reviewing experience, Alan brings an honest, irreverent voice to every review — championing value and innovation over brand loyalty.


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