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

Honda is continuing to expand its hybrid offerings in Australia, with two new e:HEV variants joining the lightly updated ZR-V mid-size SUV range.

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Max Davies

Marketplace Journalist

Max Davies

Marketplace Journalist

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.

Still offered in four grades, the mid-size SUV lineup now comprises three hybrid ZR-V e:HEV grades (two cheaper alternatives to the existing flagship e:HEV LX have been introduced), alongside the sole remaining petrol-only option, the VTi X, at the bottom of the range.

While base pricing has gone up by $2000 to $39,900 drive-away, prices have come down by $3000 for the flagship ZR-V e:HEV LX – now $51,900 drive-away.

The addition of e:HEV variants further down the range also means the entry price for a ZR-V e:HEV has been reduced by $11,500 compared to 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.

As such, the SUV now features the second-generation Honda Connect system, with buyers receiving a three-year subscription at purchase. This encompasses a raft of connected features, including car status reports, geofencing, remote control of systems such as climate control, a digital key, and location search, among others.

Furthermore, the ZR-V's infotainment system gets Google built in, enabling apps such as Google Maps and Google Play, while there have been safety improvements such as the addition of 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