• Swindon & Wiltshire Motors
• Wednesday May 17 2023
• Author Name: Peter Davison

Honda expands SUV lineup with sporty ZR-V

Honda has unveiled its all-new ZR-V model, aimed at “young, image-conscious buyers who seek a stylish, powerful and fun to drive vehicle that can seamlessly integrate into their life” – so Business Biscuit readers, then.

The Civic-based hybrid is designed to sit between the HR-V and CR-V, and will be available in the autumn of this year.

The hybrid will be powered by a 2.0 litre petrol engine and two electric motors “to provide punchy, responsive acceleration”.

Based on the same platform as the latest Civic hatchback, it’s close in size to the out-going CR-V, which is being up-sized to compete at the large SUV end of the market.

Passengers can expect space, comfort, and the latest tech – like the nine-inch touchscreen in the centre of the upper dash panel, which stretches across the front of the cabin to enhance the sense of lateral space.

“The all-new Honda ZR-V has been designed and engineered to support busy, active lifestyles, and is a compelling addition to our SUV line-up,” said Yutaka Kato, ZR-V project leader.

“Combining day-to-day functionality, exceptional comfort levels and appealing design with sporty dynamics and our exceptional e:HEV hybrid powertrain, this is the perfect evolution of our European model range.”