The Honda ZR-V, a kind of hybrid miracle from the land of the rising sun, is officially coming to European roads. In America, it is known as the Honda HR-V model. Offering the perfect blend of performance, style and eco-consciousness, this new crossover promises to shake up the waters in the competitive SUV world. Where there will be a mixture of Ford Kuga, Nissan Qashqai and some others.
Welcome, car enthusiasts, to an important day in the automotive world. Directly from Japan, it is highly anticipated Honda The 2024 ZR-V has finally landed in Europe and promises a new hybrid era in the crossover market. This intriguing newcomer is poised to nestle comfortably between the existing HR-V and CR-V, proving that you can never have too many crossovers.
The ZR-V is essentially the Civic of crossovers. Its North American sibling, the HR-V, is attracting attention and burning rubber overseas. However, in Europe, the ZR-V is exclusively available with a powerful 2.0-liter hybrid powertrain, which the American version lacks. Also available in Japan, this electrified version delivers a total output of 181 horsepower (PS) and a substantial 315 newton meters (Nm) or 232 pound-feet (lb-ft) of torque.
Honda has yet to reveal full details about the ZR-V's performance, but the automaker assures us that we can expect "strong acceleration comparable to the 3.0-liter V6 engine." That impressive punch comes from an internal combustion engine (ICE) that works in unison with two electric motors that take over the hybrid setup from the Civic e:HEV. Power is sent to the front wheels via a continuously variable transmission (CVT), and for those in Japan, there's an all-wheel drive option. We hope that this will come to Europe "someday".
