8.3
2024 Honda ZR-V e:HEV LX review
The Honda ZR-V is a right-sized car for those looking at a mid-size SUV. The e:HEV hybrid version is the pick, though it comes at a cost.
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2024 Honda ZR-V vs 2023 Land Rover Defender Comparison
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Honda ZR-V e:HEV LX
Based on the Land Rover Defender 110 P400e X-DYNAMIC SE PHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingAwards
We don’t have any awards for Honda ZR-V. The Land Rover Defender won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023.
'23
Best 4WD SUV
Towing
Fuel Efficiency
57L
285 to 422 km
89L - 90L
303 to 1152 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$39,900 - $55,400
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- EV-heavy driving
- Excellent fuel economy
- Premium-feeling interior finishes
Misses
- Hybrid is top-spec only
- No spare tyre
- Short 10,000km service intervals
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent refinement, comfort
- Still big on cool factor
- Powerful, mostly efficient PHEV
Misses
- Don’t expect to achieve claimed economy
- Boot space impacted by battery placement
- Battery arguably too small for this application
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
The following colours are available:
- Platinum White metallic
- Platinum Grey metallic
- Crystal Black metallic (excludes VTi X)
- Premium Crystal Blue metallic (excludes VTi X)
- Premium Crystal Garnet metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1993 | 1997 - 5000 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 3.0L, 5.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, TURBO V8, SUPERCHARGED V8, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 131kW - 135kW | 183kW - 386kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 4000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 315Nm | 400Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 2000 | 1250 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 - 13.9 | 9.5 - 15.5 | |
