The Honda ZR-V (also known as Honda HR-V in North America and China) is an automobile produced by

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. It is a

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(

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) positioned between the global market HR-V/Vezel/XR-V and the

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. The vehicle shares its

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with the eleventh-generation Civic. The development of the ZR-V was led by model development manager Shuichi Ono. It was first unveiled in the United States on April 4, 2022 as the third-generation HR-V differentiated from the global model, in order to "meet the distinct needs of U.S. customers". Sales started in that market on June 7, 2022 for the 2023

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. Later launches such as in China and Europe utilized the "ZR-V" nameplate as it is sold alongside the global HR-V in these markets. Chinese models are produced by both

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as the ZR-V and Dongfeng Honda as the HR-V respectively. European models will use

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powertrain as standard. According to Honda, the name "ZR-V" stands for "Z Runabout Vehicle", a reference to the Generation Z.

Markets

Japan

The Japanese market ZR-V was announced in July 2022, which indirectly replaced the CR-V. It is powered by either a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine or a 2.0-liter e:HEV hybrid powertrains. Japanese sales began on September 8.

China

The Chinese market ZR-V was unveiled in May 2022. Produced by

, the model is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine. A version produced by Dongfeng Honda will be released as the HR-V.

North America

The model went on sale in North America as the HR-V on June 7, 2022 for the 2023 model year. It is powered by a 2.0-liter gasoline engine producing at 6,500 rpm and of torque at 4,200 rpm with an optional

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system. Grade levels offered are LX, Sport, and EX-L. North American models are produced in

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, Mexico.

Gallery

File:2023 Honda HR-V LX AWD, rear right, 11-13-2022.jpg, Rear view File:Honda ZR-V e-HEV X 2WD (6AA-RZ4).jpg, Japanese market ZR-V File:Honda ZR-V e：HEV (prototype) interior.jpg, Interior

References

External links

* (Japan)
Official press release
(Europe) {{DEFAULTSORT:Honda Zr-v ZR-V Cars introduced in 2022 Compact sport utility vehicles Crossover sport utility vehicles Front-wheel-drive vehicles All-wheel-drive vehicles Hybrid sport utility vehicles Partial zero-emissions vehicles Vehicles with CVT transmission