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.

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

Drivetrains and Efficiency

Dimensions

Servicing and Warranty

Safety

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

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

Three distinct grades of the updated Honda ZR-V are available; the base X is available with both petrol (VTi) and hybrid (e:HEV) powertrains.

2026 Honda ZR-V VTi X equipment highlights:

• 17-inch alloy wheels – 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

Five exterior paint colours are available for the Honda ZR-V, but two are reserved for the top two e:HEV grades. All are available 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 L and e:HEV LX add:

• Crystal Black
• Sea Bed Blue

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