The Japanese automaker is considering the all-new Honda ZR-V SUV for the Indian market. While there are no official words on its launch timeline, this SUV is expected to arrive towards the end of this year or early next year. In Honda’s global product portfolio, the ZRV sits between the HR-V and CR-V and takes on cars like Toyota C-HR, Hyundai Kona, Nissan Qashqai and Mazda CX-5. In India, the Honda ZRV is likely to come as a CBU (completely built unit), which means it will be priced premium.
Honda ZR-V Engine Options:
In the Japanese market, the ZRV is offered with a 2.0L e:HEV hybrid petrol engine paired to an e-CVT gearbox. With the FWD (front-wheel drive), the setup delivers a maximum power of 184bhp. In select global markets, the SUV is available with a 1.5L turbo petrol engine that’s good enough for 178bhp and 182bhp. It comes with the CVT automatic gearbox and two drivetrain options – FWD and AWD. In India, the ZR-V is expected to come with the pure petrol engine.
Honda ZR-V Interior & Features:
This Honda SUV has functional interior packed with modern amenities. The dashboard design is simple and clean, featuring conventional dials and buttons for climate control and other essential functions. It has a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a 10.2-inch fully digital driver display. The feature kit also includes an electric parking brake with brake hold, Honda Sensing suite, parking assistance, keyless entry, a 12-speaker Bose sound system and more.
The maroon leather seats with contrast orange stitching, extending to the door panels, centre console and dashboard edges look premium. The Honda ZRV has five-seats layout and offers a boot space of up to 1,322-litres with the rear seats are folded down.
Honda ZR-V Design:
The ZRV carries the familiar design language with sculpted body panels and a sloping roofline. Upfront, the SUV features a hexagonal mesh pattern grille with a slim chrome bar, full LED headlamps and sporty bumper with large air intakes and neatly integrated fog lamps. Other design highlights include a pronounced character line running from the front fender to the rear, 17-19-inches machine-cut alloy wheels, subtle black cladding, sharply designed LED taillamps, tailgate with horizontal lines and dual exhaust outlets.
Dimensions:
Dimensionally, the Honda ZRV measures 4,568mm in length, 1,898mm in width and 1,620mm in height with a wheelbase of 1,620mm. Its slightly bigger than the Hyundai Creta, which is 4,330mm long, 1,790mm wide and 1635mm tall.
