HONDA ZR-V VTI LX

You might think the ZR-V is the smallest of Honda’s SUVs but you’d be wrong because the latecomer actually slots between the HR-V and long-serving CR-V. It’s taken us a while to catch up with the ZR-V, but it has been worth the wait because ZR-V is the pick of the bunch. STYLING ZR-V is a good-looker, in an understated way with its Maserati-inspired grille. Based on the Civic hatch, ZR-V is a five-seat, mid-sized, front-wheel drive crossover. It’s available in three petrol-only grades plus a range-topping hybrid, petrol-electric version…. Read more

HONDA SETS OUT ITS SUV STALL

Honda has shown its hand for the future with a deft shuffle of its SUVs, including the addition of a new model, the ZR-V, slotting in between the present HR-V and CR-V. While the newcomer is different, it does go somewhat to cramping the style of its older siblings. However, Honda assures us that the coming of the all-new CR-V in 2024, as a bigger, more spacious model than at present, will resolve the situation. “The Honda ZR-V is Honda Australia’s first, brand-new core model to be introduced in Australia… Read more

LATEST HONDA CR-V COMES WITH A HYBRID OPTION

Honda Australia has released details of the latest (sixth-generation) version of its long-serving and popular CR-V mid-sized SUV. Due to go on also at the start of September the new CR-V will join the Civic, Accord, HR-V and ZR-V in offering the option of a hybrid powertrain, tagged e:HEV by Honda. The seven variants available from launch will be VTi X, VTi X7, VTi L, VTi L7, VTi L AWD, VTi LX AWD and e:HEV RS. New CR-V will come with a larger body as well as safety and technology… Read more

HONDA ANNOUNCES MORE DETAILS ON ITS NEW ZR-V SUV

Honda Australia has revealed further details on its all-new ZR-V mid-sized SUV including pricing and colour options. The ZR-V sits between the well-established smaller HR-V and the larger CR-V. Although exterior specification details are yet to be announced it’s built on the same platform, and is around the same length, as the current Civic hatchback. New ZR-V will come with four variants: VTi X, VTi L, VTi LX and e:HEV LX. The first three will be powered by a 1.5-litre VTEC turbocharged petrol engine with the e:HEV LX hybrid using… Read more