The Honda ZR-V lands in the Spanish market. This compact SUV, halfway between the HR-V and the CR-V, uses an efficient 184 hp hybrid engine, the same as the Honda Civic.
Honda has a plan: to storm the SUV segment. Thus, together with the incombustible CR-V, the model that gives the Japanese manufacturer the most commercial joy, in addition to the smaller HR-V, the Honda ZR-V now arrives to complete the circle of Honda's SUV range in Spain. And it does so with a container size of 4.57 meters, an efficient 184 CV hybrid engine like the one used by the Civic, a spacious interior, and an attractive design.
HONDA ZR-V: WITH A LOT OF SPACE
This Honda ZR-V is, therefore, an SUV in the compact segment, which is located in the range between the HR-V and the CR-V. At 4,568mm long, 1,620mm high, 1,840mm wide, and with a 2,657mm wheelbase, it's 50mm wider than the HR-V and 59mm lower than the CR-V, a fairly contained size but that does not penalize the interior space, on the contrary.
The ZR-V offers a boot with 370 liters of cargo space with all seats in normal position, 20% more than the HR-V, and 1,291 liters in total with the rear seats folded down, while the low and wide opening trunk space and a flat load floor make it easy for users to load heavy items.
HONDA ZR-V: AN ATTRACTIVE AND TIMELESS DESIGN
This new compact SUV opts for a sporty, modern, and quite youthful design, with smooth surfaces and a powerful front end. This front end is marked by the glossy black grille, with an exclusive honeycomb finish on Sport versions. The stylized front optics accentuate the dynamism of the ZR-V and below, the front bumper presents a discreet vertical slot in front of the front wheel, in charge of generating the aerodynamic air curtain that reduces the resistance of the vehicle.
Dual-arch wheel arches accentuate the ZR-V's sturdiness and at the rear, a trim line runs through the car to add definition and width, complemented by narrow horizontal taillight clusters.
HONDA ZR-V: DIGITAL ECOSYSTEM
The interior of the ZR-V prioritizes functionality and comfort and is nourished by quality materials. A large 9-inch touchscreen dominates the dashboard, while the split-level center console is exclusive to this model and has been designed to seamlessly incorporate the gear lever and parking brake button. The Advance version incorporates a heated steering wheel, controlled by a button discreetly located in the lower central radius of the steering wheel and all versions incorporate original metal paddles.
The Sport versions have a 7-inch digital instrument panel, which in the case of the Advance versions is 10.2”. The latter also incorporates a 6” HUD that is projected inside the windshield. It incorporates compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and in the front, there is a wireless charger for smartphones.
HONDA ZR-V: 184 HP HYBRID
It bets, how could it be otherwise, on Honda's e: HEV hybrid technology, and incorporates an updated version of the double electric motor system. As in the Civic e: HEV, the powertrain delivers a total power of 184 PS (135 kW) and 315 Nm of torque, delivering 0-100 km/h acceleration in just 7.9 seconds (Sport trim).
According to Honda, this e: HEV system translates into CO2 emissions of 131g/km and achieves combined cycle (WLTP) fuel consumption of just 5.8l/100km (WLTP combined cycle).
The powertrain combines a compact and powerful lithium-ion battery and two electric motors (generator and drive) with a newly developed 2.0-liter direct injection Atkinson cycle petrol engine, which automatically switches between modes driving EV, Hybrid, and Engine.
In the city, the ZR-V circulates most of the time in electric mode. When the driver requires more acceleration, the car switches to hybrid propulsion mode to drive the wheels through the powerful electric motor, leaving the internal combustion engine only responsible for generating the necessary electrical energy.
At constant high speeds, such as on the motorway, the system switches to combustion propulsion, which is handled efficiently and directly by the gasoline engine, assisted by the electric motor when necessary. When the drive power required increases to near-top speed, the system switches back to hybrid drive mode to unleash the full power of the electric motor.
Finally, it incorporates the latest evolution of the Honda Sensing suite of technologies, which uses information from cameras together with a series of high-tech sensors. Among others, the ZR-V is committed to an impact prevention and mitigation system, the lane departure warning system, the latest technology to assist the driver in traffic jams, the signal recognition system, and adaptive driving lights.
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