The Honda ZR-V has formally been confirmed because the model’s new entrant within the mid-size SUV phase, due mid-2023 to tackle the top-selling Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5.
After a protracted drip-feed of data with few official particulars, we all know Honda’s all-new SUV nameplate will arrive later this yr with 4 trim ranges, together with a top-spec e:HEV hybrid model sporting the identical drivetrain because the associated Civic e :HEV.
The majority of the vary will probably be powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine paired with a CVT computerized, whereas the e:HEV makes use of a 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine teamed with a two-motor hybrid system.
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Within the associated Civic, the 1.5-liter turbo generates 131kW and 240Nm, whereas the e:HEV makes a beefier 135kW and 315Nm. Native specs for the ZR-V will probably be launched nearer to its mid-2023 launch, though the Japanese mannequin mirrors the Civic’s specs.
Honda Australia has not confirmed but if the ZR-V will supply the selection of front- and all-wheel drive, with each engines providing the selection in Japan.
In Australia, the line-up will embrace VTi X, VTi L and VTi LX petrol grades, in addition to an e:HEV LX hybrid flagship.
It is the primary time we have seen Honda Australia supply certainly one of its new fashions with a couple of trim stage for a single powertrain variant.
Whereas outlined as an SUV, Honda’s media launch says the ZR-V “sits decrease than most SUVs for a sedan-like driving place however with out compromising on visibility”.
“The brand new SUV additionally affords quite a lot of storage areas, with the ground of the boot that includes a flat design.”
Full pricing and specs will probably be introduced “within the coming months”, although we’re anticipating the ZR-V to launch with mounted drive-away pricing beginning within the low-to-mid-$40,000 vary, with the top-spec e: HEV LX hybrid more likely to be approaching $60,000 primarily based on the smaller HR-V’s positioning.
Gear highlights for Australia embrace:
- 1.5L turbo engine and CVT (VTi grades solely)
- 17-inch alloy wheels (VTi X)
- 18-inch alloy wheels (VTi L, VTi LX, e:HEV LX)
- Honda Sensing
- 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wi-fi Apple CarPlay
- Wired Android Auto
- LED headlights incl. Adaptive Driving Beam
- Entrance, rear parking sensors
- 5-year Honda Join subscription
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