The Honda ZR-V is a five-seat family SUV sold only as a self-charging 2.0-litre hybrid, with Elegance, Sport and Advance trims. This page explains what it's good at, where it compromises, and how to choose your version before you lease.
The Honda ZR-V is a five-seat family SUV.
There's one body style, one powertrain and three trims, which makes it one of the simpler ranges to choose from. Every ZR-V is a self-charging Hybrid: a 2-litre petrol engine, a 1.04 kWh battery, 181 bhp, automatic and front-wheel drive.
It suits a family of four or five who want hybrid running costs without a charging cable, value a car that feels tidy on a country road, and don't need the biggest boot in the class. Trims run Elegance, Sport and Advance.
Honda ZR-V key facts
| Body style | SUV |
|---|---|
| Powertrains | Hybrid (self-charging) (181 bhp) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Boot | 370–380 litres, up to 1,312 litres seats folded |
| Economy (WLTP) | 48.7–49.6 mpg |
| Braked towing | 750 kg |
| Manufacturer warranty | 3 years / 90,000 miles |
| Euro NCAP | 4 stars |
Manufacturer data for the versions we currently offer. Last updated 5 October 2026.
The ZR-V is Honda's mid-size hybrid SUV, on sale in this form since 2023. It's 4.57 m long with a 2.66 m wheelbase, seats five, and carries 370-380 litres in the boot depending on the version.
Reviewers consistently praise the same things: a smooth, quiet hybrid system, real-world economy close to the official figures, a solidly built cabin and proper physical buttons for the climate control. Handling gets credit too - firmer and more alert than most family SUVs.
The recurring criticism is space. Rear knee room is good, but the boot is modest for the class, closer to a large hatchback than a big SUV. Honda covers the car with a 3-year / 90,000-mile warranty, and services fall every 12 months or 12,500 miles.
Because the standard kit list is genuinely full, so you're not forced up the range to get the safety and convenience features you'd actually use. Every ZR-V, whichever trim you pick, has the same 181 bhp hybrid drivetrain and the same core equipment.
That includes adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, autonomous emergency braking, traffic sign recognition, automatic high beam, front and rear parking sensors and a rear-view camera. Heated front seats, keyless entry and start, built-in navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, dual-zone climate control and LED headlights are standard too.
Euro NCAP awarded the ZR-V four stars, with 79% for adult occupant protection, 86% for child occupant protection, 81% for vulnerable road users and 68% for safety assist. Braked towing is 750 kg, the fuel tank holds 57 litres, and the turning circle is 11.3 m - handy in a multi-storey. A tyre repair kit is supplied rather than a spare wheel, which is worth knowing before you order.
There's only one, so the decision is really whether a self-charging hybrid suits how you drive. If you do a mix of town and motorway miles and don't want to plug anything in, it will.
A 2-litre petrol engine, a 1.04 kWh battery and 181 bhp, driving the front wheels through an automatic. You never charge it - the engine handles that as you drive.
Performance is 315 Nm of torque, 0-62 mph in 7.8-8.0 seconds and 108 mph. WLTP economy is 48.7-49.6 mpg with CO2 of 130-132 g/km, depending on the version. Insurance is group 35, which is higher than some rivals - worth a quote before you commit. Our electric and hybrid guides explain how self-charging hybrids differ from plug-ins.
| Hybrid | |
|---|---|
| Boot | 370–380 litres |
| Power | 181 bhp |
| Seats | 5 |
| Battery | 1.04 kWh |
| 0–62 mph | 7.8–8 s |
| Braked towing | 750 kg |
| Economy (WLTP) | 48.7–49.6 mpg |
All three have the same engine and the same driver-assistance kit, so you're choosing comfort and cabin feel rather than performance.
The entry version covers the basics properly: LED headlights, wireless Apple CarPlay, heated front seats, a rear-view camera, cloth upholstery, air conditioning and soft-pad synthetic leather panels with silver ornament. Wheels are 18-inch "Gun Metallic" alloys, and a fixed or retractable towbar is available as an option.
The Elegance is currently available from £467.93 a month.
Sport adds fabric and synthetic leather upholstery, wireless phone charging, a hands-free power tailgate with kick sensor and walk-away close, privacy glass, ambient lighting in the front footwells and an electrically adjustable driver's seat. Its 18-inch alloys wear the "Matt Black" design, and both towbar options remain.
The Sport is currently available from £485.08 a month. Against the Elegance, that is currently £17.15/mo more expensive.
Advance is the comfort-led choice: an opening panoramic glass roof, genuine leather upholstery, a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, a Bose premium sound system and a head-up display. Wheels are 18-inch "Gloss Black Diamond Cut" alloys. Boot capacity across the range is 370-380 litres, depending on version.
The Advance is currently available from £540.11 a month. Against the Sport, that is currently £55.03/mo more expensive.
Not sure how far up the range to go? Our guide to choosing your car covers spec, term and mileage, and you can see the rest of the range on our Honda leasing pages.
If the ZR-V is on your list, you may also be weighing up the Hyundai Santa FE, the Toyota C-HR, the Ford Kuga and the Lexus UX.
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Honda HR-VSpecifications from Honda's UK data and Euro NCAP; equipment and availability vary by version, so check the individual deal.
Page updated 5 October 2026 by First Vehicle Leasing. Prices and availability shown on this page are live and change as deals are refreshed.
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