2026 Honda ZR-V price and specs: Cheaper hybrids join the fray

Honda Australia has announced pricing and specifications for its updated ZR-V range, marking the next step in the Japanese brand’s efforts to make its hybrid vehicles more accessible and more affordable.

The mid-sized SUV line, which still has four grades, now includes three ZR-V eHEV grades (two cheaper alternatives to the current flagship EE HIGHLY LX), as well as its only remaining petrol-only option, at the bottom of the range is the VTi X.

Despite the increase in base prices of $2000 to $39,900 drive-away, price has decreased by $3000 for the flagship ZR-V eHEV LX – now 51,600 drive away.

Adding eHEV variants further down the line also means entry for a ZR-V – HeV has been cut by $11,500 from the start of 2025.

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There have been practically no tweaks to the ZR-V’s design, despite a lightly facelifted model being revealed in Japan earlier this year. Instead, this update focuses primarily on tech enhancements and the aforementioned lineup changes.

The second-generation Honda Connect system is also available in the SUV as of now, with buyers receiving a three year membership when they buy it. This includes a variety of connected features, such as car status reports, geofencing, remote control of systems like climate control, ‘digital key and location search’ among others.

In addition, the ZR-V’s infotainment system is Google built in (enabling apps like Google Maps and Google Play), while safety improvements have been made including post-collision braking.

The tweaks to Honda’s middle-child SUV follow those recently applied to the larger CR-V, which is now available in four e:HEV variants (up from one), bringing the price of hybrid power down dramatically.

Orders are now open for the updated ZR-V range, with first deliveries expected to commence later this month.

Pricing

| Model | Drive-away pricing |
| — | — |
| 2026 Honda ZR-V VTi X | $39,900 (NEW) |
| 2026 Honda ZR-V e:HEV X | $43,400 (NEW) |
| 2026 Honda ZR-V e:HEV L | $45,900 (NEW) |
| 2026 Honda ZR-V e:HEV LX | $51,900 (-$3000) |

Drivetrains and Efficiency

| Specifications | Honda ZR-V | Honda ZR-V e:HEV |
| — | — | — |
| Engine | 1.5L 4cyl turbo-petrol | 2.0L 4cyl non-turbo petrol hybrid |
| Engine power | 131kW | 104kW |
| Engine torque | 240Nm | 186Nm |
| Peak combined power | – | 135kW |
| Peak combined torque | – | 315Nm |
| Battery | – | Li-ion |
| Transmission | CVT | e-CVT |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Kerb weight | 1470kg | 1561kg (e:HEV X) 1579kg (e:HEV L) 1586kg (e:HEV LX) |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 7.0L/100km | 5.0L/100km |
| Fuel tank capacity | 57L | 57L |
| Fuel requirement | 91-octane regular unleaded | 91-octane regular unleaded |
| CO2 emissions | 158g/km | 114g/km |
| Unbraked towing capacity | 700kg | 700kg |
| Braked towing capacity | 1500kg | 750kg |
| Emissions standard | Euro 5 | Euro 5 |

Dimensions

| Dimensions | Honda ZR-V |
| — | — |
| Length | 4568mm |
| Width | 1840mm |
| Height | 1610mm |
| Wheelbase | 2655mm |
| Boot space (VDA) | 370L (rear seats up, e:HEV LX) 380L (rear seats up, excl. e:HEV LX) 1302L (rear seats folded, e:HEV LX) 1312L (rear seats folded, excl. e:HEV LX) |

Servicing and Warranty

| Servicing and Warranty | Honda ZR-V |
| — | — |
| Vehicle warranty | 5 years, unlimited kilometres |
| High-voltage battery warranty | 8 years, unlimited kilometres (e:HEV only) |
| Roadside assistance | 5 years |
| Service intervals | 12 months or 10,000km |
| Capped-price servicing | 5 years ($199 each) |
| Total capped-price service cost | $995 |

Safety

The Honda ZR-V has a four-star ANCAP safety rating, based on testing conducted by Euro NCAP in 2023.

| Category | Honda ZR-V |
| — | — |
| Adult occupant protection | 79 per cent |
| Child occupant protection | 88 per cent |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 81 per cent |
| Safety assist | 68 per cent |

Standard safety equipment highlights:

• 11 airbags, incl:
• • Front side

• Rear side
• Front knee
• Centre
• Curtain

• Adaptive cruise control
• Autonomous emergency braking
• Driver attention monitoring
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Lane departure warning
• Lane-keep assist
• Post-collision braking
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Reversing camera
• Traffic jam assist
• Traffic sign recognition
• Tyre pressure monitoring

A surround-view monitor is reserved only for the top-spec e:HEV LX.

Standard Equipment

It has three separate variants of the updated Honda ZR-V; base X includes petrol (VTi) and hybrid (eHEV) powertrains.

2026 Honda ZR-V VTi X equipment highlights:

• 17-inch alloy wheel – Shark Grey
• Space-saver spare wheel
• Auto LED headlights
• LED tail-lights
• Power-folding side mirrors
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
• Two-tone black fabric upholstery
• Manually adjustable front seats
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Leather-wrapped gear selector
• 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster
• 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Google built in
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• DAB+ digital radio
• Bluetooth
• Over-the-air software updates
• 8-speaker sound system
• 4 x USB-C ports
• Dual-zone climate control
• Economy drive mode
• Keyless entry
• 3-year Honda Connect subscription

ZR-V e:HEV X adds:

• 18-inch alloy wheels – Solid Pewter Grey
• Tyre repair kit
• Steering wheel regeneration paddles
• 3 drive modes:
• • Economy

• Normal
• Sport

ZR-V e:HEV L adds:

• 18-inch alloy wheels – Two-tone black/silver
• Heated side mirrors
• Black synthetic leather upholstery
• Heated front seats
• Hands-free power tailgate with remote function
• Rear privacy glass

ZR-V e:HEV LX adds:

• Sports pedals
• Black leather-appointed upholstery
• 8-way power driver’s seat with two-position memory
• 4-way power front passenger seat
• Heated rear outboard seats
• Heated steering wheel
• 12-speaker Bose sound system
• Wireless phone charger
• Interior ambient lighting
• Smart KeyCard

Colours

The Honda ZR-V is equipped with five exterior paint colours, but two are reserved for the top two eHEV grades. They all are free to buy at no extra cost.

2026 Honda ZR-V colours (VTi X, e:HEV X):

• Premium Crystal Garnet
• Meteoroid Grey
• Platinum White

ZR-V e:HEV X and e:HEV L add:

• Crystal Black
• Sea Bed Blue

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