The Honda ZR-V is a five-door family SUV that slots between the smaller HR-V and the CR-V, pairing a practical cabin with a choice of conventional petrol and hybrid power in its first generation.
Each Honda ZR-V engine is paired with a continuously variable-style transmission, so acceleration feels smooth rather than stepped. Examples include a 1.5 petrol with front-wheel drive, a front-driven 2.0 petrol, and a 2.0 hybrid powertrain offered with all-wheel drive for extra traction.
SUV 5-doors — Honda ZR-V Engines and Transmissions
Honda ZR-V trim levels build on a technical version rather than replacing it. The 2.0 CVT Elegance, a front-wheel-drive hybrid, carries Elegance equipment, meaning the mechanical package stays the same while cabin materials, wheels and convenience features change. Always check the specific car's equipment list.
Honda ZR-V battery capacity matters less than usual here, because the hybrid charges itself while driving rather than from a plug. The 2.0 CVT Elegance and 2.0 CVT Sport both use a lithium-ion battery that stores braking energy and lets the electric motor handle low-speed driving.