car news car tests

Review: Honda ZR-V e:HEV, stunningly good!

August 30, 2024

Honda warranty period could be better

In that regard, it is strange that Honda does not yet offer such an extended warranty when quality is so high in this Japanese automaker.
So Honda come on that warranty period.
Honda now gives 3 years to 100,000 kilometers warranty.
Surely that should be possible to do better?
At the very least, give 5 years, or unpack with 8 years on the vehicle.
Honda stands for quality and that is not reflected in the warranty terms.

Supermals

The price of this Honda is, of course, on the high side.
But in that sense, you can also compare it to buying a piece of meat from the butcher.
It costs a little more but you also get significantly better quality than at the supermarket.
The only question is whether you are willing to spend that.
If this Honda was a steak, that steak was of the very highest quality.
Super tender.
Sorry vegetarians, for this example.
But the point is clear.

What’s nice about this Honda?

The steering wheel can be brought towards you, the seats are really perfect although the seats may be a little on the short side.
The car also has thin A pillars and thanks to the large window area you also have perfect visibility around the car.
Also very nice Honda does not use highland black plastic for the center tunnel, but instead a nice matte soft material.
In the first place, that also looks very nice, but thanks to the curves it is also nice and comfortable for your knees.
Honda thus proves once again that the brand thinks excellently about how a car should be put together.

HONDA ZR-V HYBRID (2024): This is what you call a HUGE car – AutoRAI TV

Good ergonomics

The ergonomics of the interior is excellent .
All the buttons are where they should be and everything is easy to operate.
In addition, the whole also looks very peaceful, while still evoking a sense of luxury.
The infotainment system is child’s play to operate, responds quickly to touch and has a clear menu structure.
Moreover, the system supports Apple CarPlay and Android auto.
The car is further equipped with all the conveniences that may be found in a modern SUV.
So think of a wireless induction charger for your phone, several USB charging points, plenty of storage space, And a separate control unit for the climate control.  

This could be better

A small note , if you want to disable certain safety systems you need to do it before departure because while driving, the auto setup menu is not accessible.
For that the car really has to be stationary.
Perhaps a bit exaggerated, but Honda apparently does not think it is safe if you change the car’s settings while driving.
Just a matter of getting used to it by selecting your settings in advance.
Saves a lot of aggravation on the road.
All in all, these are only minor points of attention for this honda, because otherwise we are full of praise for this car.
Honda is a heavily underrated brand.
And in that respect, it is a shame that not more people know about Honda’s qualities.
This brand simply deserves more success.  

Fine steering feel in this Honda ZR-V

M the Honda has a nice meaty steering feel you as a driver also get nice feedback while steering.
In fact, this car is one of the finest steering SUVs right now, in its moment.
It drives genuinely nice.  

Fine powertrain and favorable consumption

The hybrid powertrain hangs on the gas nicely and yet is economical .
The interplay between the electric motor and gasoline engine works nicely.
With the flippers behind the wheel, you determine the level of recuperation.
As a driver, you can choose to let the car coast or to let the car brake extra strongly on the electric motor.
In the latter case, you also recover extra energy, which in turn is beneficial for fuel consumption.
That consumption is approximately 5.6 l/100 km, which is a good score considering the size and weight of this car.
You can easily get more than 800 km on a full tank. During our test miles, the ZR-V proved to be nice and economical on the highway.
On longer trips, we averaged 4.8 to 5.5 liters per 100 kilometers.

Prices Honda ZR-V

The Honda ZR-V e:HEV Full Hybrid comes from 50,205 euros for Elegance, 52 grand for Sport and 55 grand for Advance.
The Sport has a different grille, should you not like the standard grille.

Technical specifications Honda ZR-V e:HEV Full Hybrid