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HomeCar NewsHonda ZR-V Hybrid India Launch Under Consideration By 2025 End

Honda ZR-V Hybrid India Launch Under Consideration By 2025 End

Honda ZR-V Hybrid India Launch Under Consideration
Honda ZR-V Hybrid India Launch Under Consideration

With only three cars in Honda’s Indian portfolio, there’s a pressing need to introduce new products. While there is no official confirmation, Honda ZR-V is speculated to be introduced in India later this year. Upon launch, Honda ZR-V will take on other mid-size SUVs currently operating in the market.

Honda ZR-V Hybrid – What to Expect?

Across international markets such as the United States and China, the Honda ZR-V is on sale as the HR-V. Honda ZR-V utilizes the same platform, as seen with the 11th-gen Civic. The latter was introduced in 2021. Honda offers two powertrain options with the ZR-V – a 1.5-litre turbo petrol and an e:HEV hybrid setup.

New Honda ZRV
New Honda ZR-V

The hybrid powertrain comprises a 2.0-litre petrol engine and two electric motors. It is mated to an electric CVT gearbox. Honda ZR-V hybrid combined output is 181 hp and 315 Nm. In comparison, the petrol-only powertrain generates 176 hp and 240 Nm. It is paired with a CVT transmission.

Reports indicate that Honda is likely to introduce only the hybrid model for the Indian market. And it will be imported into India as a CBU (Completely Built Unit). In that case, pricing will be on the higher side due to import taxes. Based on market response, Honda may decide to take the CKD route for ZR-V in the future.

New Honda ZR-V
New Honda ZR-V

Honda ZR-V Hybrid – Styling, features

Dimensionally, Honda ZR-V is 4,568 mm long, 1,840 mm wide and 1,620 mm tall. It has a wheelbase of 2,655 mm. With its elegant, curvy design, the Honda ZR-V leaves a lasting impact. Some of the key highlights include sleek LED headlamps with integrated LED DRLs, an oval grille with vertical slats, a sharp lower grille and a sloping bonnet design.

Side profile has circular wheel arches, body-coloured door handles, ORVMs and sporty alloy wheels. At the rear, Honda ZR-V has edgy LED tail lamps, a bumper in metallic finish and rectangular exhaust vents. Equipment list is pretty comprehensive with the Honda ZR-V. There’s a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, USB Type-C charging ports, premium Bose sound system and OTA updates.

2023 Honda ZR-V SUV
Honda ZR-V SUV Interior

Other highlights include a 10.2-inch diver information interface, wireless charger and dual-zone automatic climate control. Also, there’s remote keyless entry, tilt and telescopic steering wheel and power adjustable driver and front passenger seat. Both front and rear seats have a heating function. The compact crossover SUV has leatherette upholstery and leatherette wrapping on the steering wheel.

Honda ZR-V offers a robust safety package that includes ADAS. The Honda SENSING suite has Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Low-Speed Follow (LSF), Low-Speed Braking Control (LSBC), High-Beam Support System (HBSS) and Traffic Sign Recognition System.

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