New Honda ZR-V review: WTF?!

This is the Honda ZR-V!

It sits in the middle of Honda’s SUV range - roomier than the HR-V but smaller than the CR-V. The question is, should you choose it over either of these cars or even in place of competitors such as a Kia Sportage or Nissan Qashqai?

When it comes to the design, the new ZR-V is notably different from both the HR-V and CR-V. Up front, it comes with a relatively small grille, with vertical slats that give it a sporty edge, looking relatively similar to an AMG! There’s some black cladding around the wheel arches to help it stand out, and at the back, there’s a sloping roofline and some LED tail lights.

The interior of the car looks very similar to the Honda Civic - and that’s no bad thing! There’s a fair amount of soft-touch materials to be found, although look a little lower and you’ll find a few bits of scratchy plastic. Thankfully though these can be overlooked as the new infotainment system more than makes up for it. This model also comes with a fully digital dial display, although entry and mid-range cars only come with part digital/part analogUE dials.

When it comes to engine choices, there’s only one. It’s a 2-litre turbo petrol, which is used to power a battery that subsequently powers a motor that drives the front wheels. To be honest, it’s all a bit complicated!

The Honda ZR-V range starts from around £39,000, rising up to around £43,000 for top-of-the-range models. So is it worth it? Or should you consider a Qashqai or Tiguan instead? You’ll need to stick with Mat and see for yourself!

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:43 Design
02:43 Interior
05:49 Back Seats
07:30 Boot
08:39 5 Annoying Things
11:03 5 Cool Things
13:07 Engines
14:02 Town Driving
17:02 Motorway Driving
18:21 Country Road Driving
19:28 0-60mph
20:05 Verdict

Mat’s ZR-V Choice: https://bit.ly/Mats-Honda-Z-RV-Choice

Volkswagen Tiguan review: https://bit.ly/-VW-Tiguan-Review-2023

Nissan Qashqai review: https://bit.ly/Nissan-Qashqai-Review-2023

Kia Sportage review: https://bit.ly/Kia-Sportage-Review-2023

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