Honda has revealed the ZR-V Hybrid as its flagship SUV in India at the sidelines of the City facelift’s launch. It is being brought to the country as a completely built unit (CBU) import in limited numbers. While its launch date is yet to be revealed, Honda has opened pre-bookings for the ZR-V, with deliveries to begin in July 2026.
- The 2-litre hybrid engine has a total output of 184hp and 315Nm
- Gets all-LED lights, 18-inch alloys and dual exhaust tips
- Features include dual screens, panoramic sunroof and dual-zone AC
Honda ZR-V Hybrid powertrain
Gets a 2-litre engine and a strong-hybrid setup with dual motors
The India-spec Honda ZR-V is offered with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine mated with a dual-motor strong-hybrid system, and has a total output of 184hp and 315Nm. It is mated with an e-CVT, which sends power to the front wheels (FWD). It can sprint from 0-100kph in a claimed 8 seconds, and has an electronically limited top speed of 172kph. It has a claimed fuel efficiency of 22.79kpl.
Internationally, the ZR-V is also offered with an all-wheel-drive (AWD) setup, as well as a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine which produces 180hp and 240Nm.
Honda ZR-V exterior design
Has a sleek silhouette and will be offered with all-LED lights and 18-inch alloys
The Honda ZR-V has a sleek body style and a clean design. It features sleek LED headlights with L-shaped DRLs. It has a black grille, and the front bumper features functional air vents on both sides and a blacked-out lower portion.
In profile, the India-spec Honda ZR-V is available with 18-inch alloy rims. The wheel arches and the lower section of the doors feature gloss-black cladding for some contrast. It also gets flush-type roof rails.
Unlike modern-day cars, the taillights are not connected by a light bar and have an elegant design. The rear bumper is black and features exhaust outlets on both sides, connected via a silver trim. It also gets a rear wiper and washer and a roof-mounted spoiler.
Honda ZR-V interior design and features
Gets dual digital screens and plenty of physical controls
Honda offers the ZR-V Hybrid with a well-equipped interior, featuring a dual-screen setup comprising a 9-inch infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display. Other amenities include a dual-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, a wireless phone charger, and a 12-speaker Bose sound system. The seats have a leatherette upholstery and a centre armrest for both rows of passengers. It also gets features like 8-way powered driver’s seat, 4-way powered co-driver’s seat, a powered tailgate, and ambient lighting.
Although the screen sizes are smaller than those of other modern-day cars, Honda is offering a lot of physical buttons and knobs with the ZR-V for controlling the AC, volume, soundtrack, and even the drive mode. In fact, the drive selector is a set of physical buttons, which, combined with the electronic parking brake, make the centre console look clean. Safety features include 8 airbags, a Level-2 advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and a 360-degree camera.
Being a CBU import, the Honda ZR-V Hybrid is expected in the Rs 40-50 lakh price bracket. This means that the ZR-V not only locks horns with the 5-seater Skoda Kodiaq Lounge and Volkswagen Tiguan, but also the 7-seater versions of these SUVs, along with the Jeep Meridian.
