The launch of the Honda ZR-V e:HEV will take place next week; the most expected date for the launch is July 21, 2026. The Japanese automobile manufacturer is expected to launch the model in the Indian market with an ex-showroom price between ₹40 lakh and ₹50 lakh. Following the launch, it will take on the Volkswagen Tayron, the Skoda Kodiaq, and the Jeep Meridian.
Get a 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated direct-injection petrol-powered internal combustion engine, whose displacement is 1,993 cc. The power output is 141 hp (104 kW) at 6,000 rpm, and peak torque is 182 Nm at 4,500 rpm. Features two electric motors, one traction and another generator. The traction, i.e., driver motor, puts out 184 hp (135 kW) maximum power and 315 Nm peak torque.
Features an electric continuously variable transmission and a front-wheel-drive drivetrain. Equipped with a 1.05 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, which supports self-charging. To accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph, it takes only 7.9 seconds, and the top speed is 173 kmph. Its ARAI-certified fuel efficiency is 22.8 kmpl, and with the fuel tank of 57 liters, it can run up to 1,300 kilometers in ideal conditions.
The Honda ZR-V e:HEV is 4,567 mm longer, 1,840 mm wider, and 1,621 mm taller. Its wheelbase is 2,655 mm. For clarity, its distance between the axles is shorter than all the above-mentioned three rivals. The front and rear tracks are 1,591 mm and 1,605 mm, respectively; its kerb weight is 1,569 kg, and the gross vehicle weight is 2,050 kg. Equipped with 18-inch wheels with 225/55 tires.
It has a Honda logo below the hood, a wide gloss black grille, bumper-integrated air intakes, integrated L-shape DRL and slim main headlamps, and side air curtains at the front end; mechanical door handles, wheel arch cladding, 10-spoke alloy wheels, black-outed pillars, and front-door mounted ORVMs with the blinkers on the side; and double exhaust, bumper-mounted side reflector, roof-mounted shark-fin antenna, sickle-shaped LED taillamps, and roof-integrated spoiler at the rear.
Built on Honda architecture, which also underpins the 11th-generation Honda Civic. Its front and rear suspension are MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar and independent multi-link suspension, respectively. It has dual-pinion electric power steering. Features a ventilated disc for the front wheel and a solid disc for the rear. For braking safety, it also features an Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist, and Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold.
Features a seating capacity of 5 people in 2-3 arrangements. Behind the second row, it has decent boot space to carry luggage. The rear seats are foldable; doing so will help you in increasing the cargo capacity by 1,313 liters. Inside, it has a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear selector, ambient lighting, piano black and satin chrome accents, and soft-touch dashboard and door trims.
Before the driving seat, it has a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster and a 9-inch HD touchscreen infotainment system at the center of the dashboard. It supports wireless connectivity via Android Auto and Apple Carplay. It also supports satellite navigation and Bluetooth connectivity. The center of the dashboard has a wireless phone charging pad for phone charging convenience for the driver and co-passenger.
Notably, the driver’s seat is electronically adjustable with a memory function and also features dual-zone automatic climate control and rear AC vents to enhance traveling comfort for all. The centrally mounted screen is integrated with a 12-speaker BOSE premium sound system to enhance the infotainment experience inside the cabin.