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Honda Motor Co Ltd will begin sales of the all-new SUV, the ZR-V, on April 21, 2023, at dealerships across Japan.
Honda said the ZR-V was developed as a model which combines "practicality," the core value of an SUV, "reliability" based on the latest safety features and passive safety performance, distinctive "design" with a strong presence and exhilarating and comfortable "driving experience," all on a high level.
The exterior design features flowing proportions characterized by large, smooth surfaces that flow from front to rear.
The design of the front-fascia features a vertical grille, designed in concert with surrounding areas, and sharp-looking, wide-set headlights that flow horizontally. These features create a highly sophisticated expression, yet with stature and a strong presence.
The rear of the body is shaped to emphasize the vehicle's wide tread by adding volume around the bottom of the body, with a smooth, upswept look.
The interior features an instrument panel that stretches out horizontally in a linear fashion. Moreover, the interior design features a functional and precise finish on all parts to accentuate the beauty of the form, creating a high-quality interior space. In addition, a high-deck center console between the driver and front passenger seats offers the right amount of "personal feeling" for both driver and front passenger.
Powertrain
The hybrid model of the all-new ZR-V will be the first Honda SUV to be equipped with the Sport e:HEV that combines a 2.0-liter direct injection engine that debuted on the Civic e:HEV and the advanced 2-motor hybrid system (e-CVT). By advancing both the hardware and control software, the new e:HEV further improved fuel economy, low emission performance and quietness compared to the previous version of e:HEV, while also realizing powerful acceleration comparable to a V6 3.0-liter engine, which is only possible with a motor-driven powertrain. The all-new ZR-V e:HEV will offer a high-quality, exhilarating driving experience in various driving situations including driving on city and suburban roads, highways and winding roads.
The Real-time AWD is available on all types, including both hybrid and gasoline variations. By optimizing distribution of front and rear driving force, the tires firmly grip the road surface, enabling the driver to feel greater peace of mind even while driving on slippery surfaces such as snowy roads. Moreover, the increase in rear-wheel driving force enables the driver to start and accelerate with confidence even on snowy hills.
The driver can choose from four drive modes according to the driving situation: SPORT mode, NORMAL mode, ECON mode and SNOW mode. The ZR-V will be the first Honda SUV in Japan to feature SNOW mode, which suppresses the amount of driving force transmitted in response to depressing the accelerator pedal and supports the driver to achieve a smooth start and acceleration even on slippery road surfaces such as snowy roads.
Source: Honda Motor Co
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kurisupisu
What a dreamy piece!
How about economy and performance numbers?
The rest is just pure waffle…
Moonraker
Well, look at the source, kurisupisu.
A highly sophisticated expression indeed. It just looks angry to me, like many cars do these days, like it is coming up behind you demanding you pull over to let it by.
Sh1mon M4sada
Very derivative design. Profile of an Audi Q5, the nose of a Maserati, face folds of a cheap Chinese no name brand.
What ever happened to Shinya Iwakura? Is he still at Honda?
Speed
Doesn't look like an SUV to me.
Eastman
waiting time 20 months guys.say you go to dealer ay deposit in april 2023 and you drive that car around xmas of 2024.
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theResident
@Eastman: and? That's called supply and demand. We are not in Yugoslavia in the 70s or 80s mate.
Jay
Q: What do you call a normal car with slightly larger than standard wheels in 2022?
A: An SUV.
Desert Tortoise
When I was a kid we called a car like this a station wagon. In the rest of the English speaking world I believe they were called estate cars or just "estates" for short. And there is nothing even remotely sporty about these barges.
Mickelicious
I saw a couple of these outside dealers on Saturday.
As dull as ditchwater. Zzz。
master
Something very wrong at Honda lately and here is exhibit A;
Weak, effeminate, boring designs such as the front fascia in this ZR-V.
The new Stepwagon has all the excitement and charm of a dentist's waiting room.
I don't know what other demographic they could possibly be targeting besides women.