The Honda ZR-V arrives in Europe in 2023

Honda introduces the ZR-V midsize SUV in Japan, a model that will also arrive in Europe in 2023, thus expanding the range of products available to the ancient continent. there Honda ZR-V It will position itself between the more compact HR-V and the larger CR-V 457 cm longAnd a width of 184 cm, a height of 162 cm and a wheelbase of 265 cm.

aesthetically pleasing Honda ZR-V It presents itself as a balanced car, without special stylistic flashes and for this reason designed to appeal to a somewhat heterogeneous audience. Inside we find “furniture” very similar to that of the HR-V and the Civic recently: even in this case, rationality and ergonomic search are the masters. An example in this sense is the presence of physical keys for the main commands, which are easier and faster to operate and therefore less distracting.

European variant of Honda ZR-V It will adopt the same full hybrid powertrain as the Japanese. It’s a system made up of a 2-liter internal combustion engine, the same unit that debuted in the Civic e:HEV, along with two electric motors capable of delivering 184 hp. According to Honda, this full hybrid system guarantees, in terms of acceleration, the same performance as a 3-liter V6 engine with a torque of 315 Nm 0 laps ago.

for the Japanese market, where Honda ZR-V Also available with a 1.5 turbo petrol engine, Hybrid 2.0 AH: HEV It can also be with Four-wheel drive, is made of an electric motor mounted on the rear axle, which promises to improve the distribution of the driving force between the front and the rear, thus ensuring an excellent ride even on difficult surfaces. The user can then choose between three different driving modes: Normal, Econ and Snow (the latter “softens” the driving force when the accelerator pedal is depressed). A full suite of driver assistance systems is also available, including adaptive cruise control, traffic jam assist and an automatic steering system that prevents collisions with pedestrians.

there Honda ZR-V It is one of three SUVs that the Japanese company will launch in Europe 2023with the aim of increasing its market share. In addition to the ZR-V, there will be a new generation CR-V, already on sale in the US (here to find out more), also available in a plug-in hybrid version, and the pure electric derived from the E: Ny1 concept.