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

    MORE: Everything Honda ZR-V

    William Stopford

    William Stopford is an automotive journalist based in Brisbane, Australia. William is a Business/Journalism graduate from the Queensland University of Technology who loves to travel, briefly lived in the US, and has a particular interest in the American car industry.

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