What is it?
The ZR-V is Honda's compact SUV, slotted between the HR-V and CR-V on the Australian range and sharing its platform with the current 11th-generation Civic. Three petrol grades plus the e:HEV LX hybrid, all FWD, sold on fixed national drive-away pricing.
The lineup runs from VTi X at $40,200 drive-away, through to e:HEV LX at $54,900 drive-away. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
Civic-based ride and steering, sharper than most compact SUV rivals. e:HEV claim of 5.0 L/100 km combined is genuinely close in real-world use. Fixed drive-away pricing removes dealer negotiation. 5-star ANCAP under the 2024 protocol with Honda Sensing standard across the range.
FWD only, no AWD option. e:HEV LX at $54,900 drive-away is RAV4 Hybrid Cruiser money. Boot is 370 L on the hybrid, behind RAV4 and CR-V hybrid figures.
Should you buy the ZR-V?
Reasons to buy
- Civic-based ride and steering, sharper than most compact SUV rivals. e:HEV claim of 5.0 L/100 km combined is genuinely close in real-world use. Fixed drive-away pricing removes dealer negotiation. 5-star ANCAP under the 2024 protocol with Honda Sensing standard across the range.
- Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km.
- 5-star ANCAP (2024), full driver-assist suite.
- 380 L boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
Reasons to wait
- FWD only, no AWD option. e:HEV LX at $54,900 drive-away is RAV4 Hybrid Cruiser money. Boot is 370 L on the hybrid, behind RAV4 and CR-V hybrid figures.
- You want AWD (the ZR-V is FWD only), a cheaper hybrid (Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid), or a longer warranty (Kia Sportage runs 7 years).
- The 1.5T is fine for daily use, e:HEV is the version to buy if you can afford it. The Civic-derived chassis means it drives noticeably better than obvious medium SUV rivals.
- Top trim climbs to $54,900 drive-away.
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