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2025 Honda ZR-V e:HEV LX review
Honda's efficient hybrid powertrain is reserved for the top-spec ZR-V. Is it worth upgrading to from cheaper versions of the mid-size SUV?
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Josh Nevett
Honda ZR-V vs Skoda Karoq Comparison
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2025 Honda
ZR-V
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2025 Skoda
Karoq
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
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Based on the Honda ZR-V e:HEV LX
Based on the Skoda Karoq SPORTLINE (4x4) 140TSI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
57L
285 to 422 km
50L
325 to 360 km
Warranty
8 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$35,803 - $52,638
$38,490 - $55,090
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Engaging driving dynamics
- Cheap servicing costs
- Premium cabin materials
Misses
- Swoopy styling compromises boot space
- Expensive in hybrid form
- Hybrid loses spare wheel
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Dynamic driving experience
- Physical buttons and knobs for all key functions
- Plenty of 'Simply Clever' touches
Misses
- Switchgear getting a little dated
- Misses out on cool removable rear seats
- Expensive with options ticked
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 | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1993 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 131kW - 135kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4200 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 315Nm | 250Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 80 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
