2023 Honda ZR-V price and specs

After confirming pricing for its new ZR-V earlier this month, Honda Australia has now released full specifications for its new mid-sized crossover.

It’s on sale now.

It slots in between the HR-V and CR-V in Honda’s line-up and will compete against the likes of the Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4; the next-generation CR-V, revealed last year but not yet introduced in Australia, has grown in size.

All models come with a five-year Honda Connect subscription, which allows you to use a smartphone app to remotely control the lights, climate control and door locks and to view information on the vehicle.

Other features include automatic collision detection and a geofence and speed alert.

UPDATE, 09:00am 18/07/2023 – Our review of the ZR-V is now live. Check it out here!

The Civic-based ZR-V uses an “enhanced version of Honda’s global architecture”, and features MacPherson strut front and independent multi-link rear suspension.

“The Honda ZR-V is Honda Australia’s first, brand-new core model to be introduced in Australia in 20 years. We are truly excited for the launch of the Honda ZR-V into the Australian market and to provide customers even more choice when considering the Honda brand” said Honda Australia director Carolyn McMahon.

Pricing

• 2023 Honda ZR-V VTi X: $40,200
• 2023 Honda ZR-V VTi L: $43,200
• 2023 Honda ZR-V VTi LX: $48,500
• 2023 Honda ZR-V e:HEV LX: $54,900

All prices are drive-away.

Drivetrains

The 2023 Honda ZR-V’s standard engine is a 1.5-litre turbocharged four producing 131kW of power and 240Nm of torque. It’s mated with a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

The e:HEV LX Hybrid features a 2.0-litre hybrid four-cylinder with two electric motors and an e-CVT. Total system outputs are 135kW and 315Nm.

Efficiency

The 2023 Honda ZR-V uses 7.0L/100km on the combined cycle in VTi X guise, 7.2L/100km in the VTi L and VTi LX, and 5.0L/100km in the e:HEV LX.

All models run on 91RON regular unleaded fuel and have a 57L fuel tank.

Dimensions

The 2023 Honda ZR-V measures 4568mm long, 1840mm wide and 1620mm tall on a 2655mm wheelbase.

Kerb weight is 1470kg in the VTi X, 1488kg in the VTi L, 1510kg in the VTi LX and 1586kg in the e:HEV LX.

Boot capacity is 380L in the VTi X and VTi L and 370L in the VTi LX and e:HEV LX.

This expands to 1312L or 1302L, respectively, with the rear seats folded and measured to the roof, or 876L/866L measured to the window.

Servicing and Warranty

All Honda ZR-V models are backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

Servicing is required every 12 months or 10,000km, whichever comes first. The first five services are capped at $199 each.

Safety

The Honda ZR-V has yet to be tested by ANCAP.

Standard safety equipment includes:

• Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection
• Adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow
• Driver attention monitoring
• Lane-keep assist
• Traffic Jam Assist
• Traffic sign recognition
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Tyre pressure monitoring
• 11 airbags
• Dual front and front knee airbags
  • Centre airbag
  • Front and rear side airbags
  • Full-length curtain airbags

VTi LX and above get blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and a surround-view camera.

Standard Equipment

There are four variants in the ZR-V range.

The VTi X comes standard with the following equipment:

• Adaptive LED headlights
• Active cornering lights
• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Hill descent control
• 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Wireless Apple CarPlay
• Wired Android Auto
• 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster
• Eight-speaker sound system
• Black fabric upholstery
• Dual-zone climate control
• Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter
• Upholstered centre console with French stitching
• Front USB ports (1 x USB-A and 1 x USB-C)
• Rear USB ports (2 x USB-C)
• Rear air vents
• Space-saver spare wheel
• 60/40 split/fold rear seats

The VTi L adds:

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Heated exterior mirrors
• Hands-free power tailgate with walk-away closing
• Rear privacy glass
• Combination LED tail lights
• Black leatherette upholstery
• Heated front seats
• Metal paddle shifters
• LED ambient lighting (roof)

The VTi LX adds:

• 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels
• Body-coloured lower bumpers and wheel arches
• Selectable drive modes (Sport, Normal, Economy)
• 12-speaker Bose sound system
• Wireless phone charger
• Satellite navigation
• Black leather upholstery
• Eight-way power driver’s seat with memory
• Four-way power passenger seat
• Heated rear seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Sports pedals
• ‘Door Line Illumination’
• Auto-tilting mirrors in reverse
• Plasmacluster air purification system

The e:HEV LX Hybrid features a hybrid powertrain, as well as:

• Smart key card
• Shift-by-wire gear selector
• Tyre repair kit (in lieu of space-saver spare)
• Humidity sensor

Colours

Metallic and pearlescent finishes are no-cost options.

The following colours are available:

• Platinum White metallic
• Platinum Grey metallic
• Crystal Black metallic (excludes VTi X)
• Premium Crystal Blue metallic (excludes VTi X)
• Premium Crystal Garnet metallic

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