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July 2023: The Honda ZR-V is now on sale in Australia, and we’ve driven it
Sorry, CR-V – ZR-V is the medium SUV poised to bring Honda back to the pointy end of the sales race. Read our full review at the link below.
▶ Story continues: Honda ZR-V pricing and features
The 2023 Honda ZR-V medium SUV is now available to pre-order before its mid-year arrival.
Snapshot
- 2023 Honda ZR-V: Full Australian details
- Mid-size SUV arrives mid-year with petrol or hybrid; four grades
- Priced from $40,200 before on-roads
Honda Australia has announced customer orders for the ZR-V have commenced, with the mid-size SUV priced between $40,200 and $54,900 drive-away.
As announced, it will be available in three petrol grades – VTi X, VTi L and VTi LX – and a range-topping e:HEV LX hybrid. All are front-wheel drive and paired to a continuously variable automatic transmission.
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With the forthcoming all-new Honda CR-V growing in size to rival the Mitsubishi Outlander and Mazda CX-8, the ZR-V will essentially replace the outgoing CR-V as Honda’s direct competitor for the Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4.
Honda Connect connected-car functionality will be complimentary for five years, mirroring the likes of Kia and Hyundai – while others such as Toyota stick with shorter trials.
JUMP AHEAD
- 2023 Honda ZR-V pricing
- 2023 Honda ZR-V features
- Colours
- Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
- Safety
- Dimensions
- Warranty and servicing
- Availability
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2023 Honda ZR-V pricing
All prices are drive-away.
| Model | Pricing |
|---|---|
| VTi X | $40,200 |
| VTi L | $43,200 |
| VTi LX | $48,500 |
| e:HEV LX | $54,900 |
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2023 Honda ZR-V features
UPDATE, June 2023: Honda Australia has confirmed minor amendments to the ZR-V’s specification list since details were first announced in May. This story has been updated to reflect the changes.
2023 Honda ZR-V VTi X features
| Honda ZR-V VTi X standard features | |
|---|---|
| 17-inch alloy wheels | LED cabin lights |
| 9.0-inch infotainment touchscreen | LED tail-lights |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Dual-zone climate control with rear air vents |
| Wired Android Auto | Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shifter |
| Eight-speaker sound system | Front and rear parking sensors |
| 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster | Rain-sensing wipers |
| Black cloth upholstery | Frameless auto-dimming rear-view mirror |
| Adaptive LED headlights | 1x USB-1, 1x USB-C, 12V socket (Front) |
| Active cornering lights | 2x USB-C (rear) |
2023 Honda ZR-V VTi L features
2023 Honda ZR-V VTi LX features
2023 Honda ZR-V e:HEV LX features
| In addition to VTi LX | |
|---|---|
| Shift-by-wire gear selector | Tyre repair kit |
| Smart key card | Humidity sensors. |
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Colours
| Crystal black | Platinum white |
| Platinum grey | Platinum crystal blue. |
| Platinum crystal garnet red |
All colours are included in the ZR-V’s drive-away price.
VTi X is only available in platinum white, grey and crystal garnet red.
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Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
Under the skin, the ZR-V is based on the same Honda Architecture platform as the latest Civic and CR-V, sharing 1.5-litre turbo-petrol or 2.0-litre petrol-electric hybrid powertrains.
The 1.5-litre turbo petrol and CVT combination are installed in the VTi X, VTi L and VTi LX grades, while the e:HEV LX features a 2.0-litre petrol engine, dual electric motors and an e-CVT transmission.
The 1.5-litre turbo produces 131kW and 240Nm, while the hybrid generates 135kW and 315Nm.
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Safety
The 2023 Honda ZR-V has yet to be tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP.
Eleven airbags (dual front, front and rear side, curtain, knee, and front-centre) are fitted as standard.
| 2023 Honda ZR-V active safety features | |
|---|---|
| Autonomous emergency braking (vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist) | Traffic jam assist |
| Lane-keep assist | Traffic sign recognition |
| Lane departure warning | Driver attention monitor |
| Road departure mitigation | Rear seat reminder. |
| Adaptive cruise control | |
Blind-spot and rear cross-traffic alerts are limited to the VTi-LX and e:HEV LX.
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Dimensions
Measuring 4566mm long, the ZR-V is a fraction longer than the Civic hatch, and compares with the 4335mm-long HR-V and 4694mm-long new-generation CR-V. It is 1840mm wide and 1620mm tall.
2023 Honda ZR-V boot space
The Honda ZR-V has a 380-litre boot, rising to 1291 litres with the second-row folded.
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Warranty and servicing
As per the wider Honda range, the ZR-V is covered by the brand’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Five years of capped-price servicing and complimentary roadside assistance are included.
Honda Australia has yet to detail service pricing for the ZR-V, with a 12-month/10,000km maintenance interval.
Availability
The 2023 Honda ZR-V is expected to arrive in local showrooms mid-year, with customer orders now open.
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