Honda showcased the ZR-V Hybrid SUV in India earlier this year alongside the facelifted City. After creating plenty of interest, the company has now officially launched the premium SUV at an introductory price of Rs 47.99 lakh (ex-showroom). It is now the flagship SUV in Honda’s Indian lineup and comes to the country as a Completely Built Unit (CBU) imported from Japan.
The ZR-V is offered in just one fully loaded variant. It enters the premium SUV space and takes on models like the Skoda Kodiaq, Volkswagen Tayron and Jeep Meridian. It also stands out as the only SUV in this segment with a strong hybrid petrol powertrain.
Honda ZR-V Price And Variant
Honda has kept the lineup simple with only one variant.
| Variant | Price (Ex-showroom) |
|---|---|
| ZR-V e:HEV Hybrid | Rs 47.99 lakh |
Honda ZR-V Hybrid Engine
Power comes from Honda’s familiar e:HEV hybrid system.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0-litre Atkinson cycle petrol |
| Hybrid System | Dual electric motors |
| Power | 184 hp |
| Torque | 315 Nm |
| Gearbox | e-CVT |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Claimed Mileage | 22.8 kmpl |
| 0 to 100 kmph | 7.9 seconds |
The hybrid system can switch between electric drive, hybrid drive and engine drive depending on road and traffic conditions. Honda says this setup delivers strong performance along with better fuel efficiency.
Exterior Design
The ZR-V gets a clean crossover style instead of a bulky SUV design. Some of the exterior highlights include:
- Slim LED headlamps with L-shaped DRLs
- Large front grille with vertical slats
- Functional air vents on the bumper
- Honeycomb lower air intake
- 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
- Body coloured wheel arch cladding
- Roof spoiler
- Clear lens LED tail lamps
- Dual exhaust finishers
- Sequential turn indicators and cornering lights
Honda is offering the SUV in four colour options.
- Twilight Mist Black Pearl
- Crystal Black Pearl
- Meteoroid Gray Metallic
- Platinum White Pearl
Dimensions
| Dimension | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Length | 4,567 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,621 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,655 mm |
Cabin And Features
The cabin follows a simple layout with premium materials and a black theme. Soft touch surfaces, leather upholstery and ambient lighting give it an upmarket feel.
Key features include:
- 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster
- 12-speaker Bose sound system
- Wireless phone charger
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Powered tailgate with walk-away function
- 8-way powered driver seat with memory
- 4-way powered front passenger seat
- Push-button gear selector
- PM 2.5 cabin air filter
- Acoustic windshield
- Front parking sensors
The boot offers 380 litres of space, which can be expanded to 1,313 litres by folding the rear seats.
Safety
Honda has equipped the ZR-V with a long list of safety features. These include:
- Level 2 ADAS
- Eight airbags
- 360-degree camera
- ABS with EBD
- Electronic parking brake
- Hill Start Assist
- Hill Descent Control
- ISOFIX child seat mounts
- Rain sensing wipers
- Driver attention monitor
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane Keep Assist
- Autonomous Emergency Braking
The SUV has also received a 4-star Euro NCAP safety rating.
Warranty
Honda is offering attractive warranty coverage with the ZR-V.
- 3-year unlimited kilometre standard warranty
- 3-year roadside assistance
- Extended warranty up to 7 years
- 8-year or 1.6 lakh km warranty on the hybrid battery
- 5-year or 1 lakh km warranty on hybrid system components
Rivals
The Honda ZR-V competes with:
- Skoda Kodiaq
- Volkswagen Tayron
- Jeep Meridian
It can also be considered by buyers looking at larger premium SUVs thanks to its hybrid powertrain and feature list.