Honda ZR-V 2022– car dimensions: 4568 mm long, 1840 mm wide and 1620 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,589 kg. Braked towing is 750 kg.
The cabin has a 9-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto as standard, plus a 10.2-inch digital cluster. Dual-zone climate control with rear vents is standard. Adaptive cruise with low-speed follow, lane-keep assist, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, front and rear parking sensors and a multi-angle reversing camera come standard. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are on higher trims, as is a surround-view camera. Honda Sensing suite covers the main driver aids across the range.
Boot space is 380 litres with seats up including underfloor storage on most trims, dropping to 370 litres on higher grades with Bose subwoofer. Seats folded it reaches 1312 litres to the roof or about 1300 on top trims. The load floor is flat and low with 60/40 split seats.
Braked towing is listed at 750 kg and unbraked at 700 kg on hybrid models across Europe and later Australian hybrids. Australian petrol versions are rated to 1500 kg braked. Payload sits around 500-520 kg depending on trim and kerb weight.
No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension is noted in specifications. The car is set up for everyday family use rather than heavy work or frequent towing.
The cabin feels premium and practical with soft-touch materials, a wraparound dash and body-stabilising seats that cut fatigue on long trips. Dual-zone climate and good outward visibility keep it comfortable day to day. Higher grades add leather trim, multi-way power seats, heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel and a panoramic roof for a brighter, more cosseting feel.
Hybrid fuel use from 5.0 L/100 km combined. petrol from 7.0 L/100 km.
Service every 12 months or 10,000 km.
Euro NCAP four-star rating (2023).
Honda SENSING standard with AEB, lane keep and adaptive cruise.
Eleven airbags standard across the range.
Fuel economy is strong for the class. The e:HEV hybrid returns from 5.0 L/100 km combined on the official cycle while the 1.5-litre turbo petrol sits around 7.0-7.2 L/100 km. Both run on regular unleaded.
Servicing follows a 12-month or 10,000 km interval. Many markets offer capped-price plans for the first five services, keeping routine costs predictable.
Safety kit is comprehensive. Honda SENSING is standard and includes autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, adaptive cruise with low-speed follow, lane-keep assist, traffic-sign recognition and driver attention monitoring. Eleven airbags cover front, side, curtain, knee and centre positions. Euro NCAP awarded four stars in 2023.
Living with the ZR-V is straightforward. The hybrid can run silently on electric power in town, the cabin stays quiet thanks to acoustic glass, and the five-year unlimited-kilometre warranty plus roadside assistance give peace of mind.
Length 4568 mm, Width 1840 mm, Height 1620 mm, Wheelbase 2657 mm (ZR-V 2022 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2023 Honda ZR-V press kit, Honda DE/IT/UK specs and brochures.