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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Honda ZR-V vs Subaru Forester Comparison
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2024 Honda
ZR-V
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2024 Subaru
Forester
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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8.3
7.9
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Based on the Honda ZR-V e:HEV LX
Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD) STI SPORT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
57L
285 to 422 km
48L - 63L
322 to 466 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$39,900 - $55,400
$38,690 - $50,140
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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
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Quality, premium-leaning interior
- Sportier handling
- STI appears again...
Misses
- ...like this?
- Hardly a special edition
- Dreary CVT
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
The 2024 Subaru Forester is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant:
- Crystal White Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Brilliant Bronze Metallic
- Crimson Red Pearl
- Autumn Green Metallic
- Horizon Blue Pearl
- Cascade Green Silica
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1993 | 1995 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | FLAT 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 131kW - 135kW | 110kW - 136kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 5800 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 315Nm | 196Nm - 239Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 2000 | 4000 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 - 13.9 | 12.1 - 12.5 | |
