Very Good
2025 Honda ZR-V e:HEV LX review
Honda's efficient hybrid powertrain is reserved for the top-spec ZR-V. Is it worth upgrading to from cheaper versions of the mid-size SUV?
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/cm3xxxs4v00006i2o2hapflqz.jpg)
Josh Nevett
Honda ZR-V vs Cupra Ateca Comparison
Honda ZR-V
Deal Available!
Cupra Ateca
Deal Available!
2025 Honda
ZR-V
vs
2025 Cupra
Ateca
Select Variants...
How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Honda ZR-V e:HEV LX reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Cupra Ateca V reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the Honda ZR-V e:HEV LX
Based on the Cupra Ateca V
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
FunFuel Efficiency
57L
285 to 422 km
55L
391 to 451 km
Warranty
8 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$35,803 - $51,982
$51,990 - $63,490
Save with CarExpert
CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Engaging driving dynamics
- Cheap servicing costs
- Premium cabin materials
Misses
- Swoopy styling compromises boot space
- Expensive in hybrid form
- Hybrid loses spare wheel
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Stellar driving dynamics
- Beautifully weighted steering
- Lots of physical buttons and knobs
Misses
- Not a big price hike to the more powerful VZx
- Lots of similarly priced Volkswagen Group rivals
- Black interior looks bland, lots of hard plastics
Colours Available
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
The only interior colourway on offer is Petrol Blue, with copper stitching found throughout the cabin.
The Ateca will be available in the following finishes:
- Nevada White
- Graphite Grey
- Magic Black
All finishes are a no-cost option, with one premium paint finish – Dark Camouflage – costing $475.
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/cm3xy05qh00016i2obq4hcacn.jpg)
People Typically Compare to
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1993 | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 131kW - 135kW | 140kW - 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4200 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 315Nm | 320Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
