Take A Detailed Look At The New 2026 Honda ZR-V Hybrid SUV In 16 Real-life Images

Alongside the launch of the 2026 City, Honda has also unveiled the new ZR-V SUV in India. It will serve as the flagship product for the brand in our country and will be imported as a CBU (Completely Built-up Unit) from Japan. Besides this, it will give buyers a taste of Honda’s global product lineup, while at the same time introducing a strong-hybrid powertrain in the premium SUV segment. Let’s take a closer look at it:

Exterior

Front

• Up front, the ZR-V gets a sleek and minimal fascia which includes a hexagonal grille with vertical slats, and slim LED headlamps with ‘L-shaped’ DRLs

• The bumper gets a curvy profile and features vertical cutouts to improve air flow on the edges.

• Below it is an air dam with honeycomb mesh detailing.

Side

• In profile, the ZR-V gets a conventionally-styled silhouette with a sloping roofline, subtle roof rails and body-coloured side cladding.

• You also get to see pull-type door handles and 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels that look stylish.

Rear

• At the back, the ZR-V bucks the trend of lightbars and offers a orthodox proportions with a simple tailgate and wraparound LED taillamps.

• It also comes with dual exhaust tips and a roof spoiler to add some sporty appeal. 

Interior

• Inside, the ZR-V gets a unique theme, which has not been seen in the brand’s India lineup till now. It will be offered with a 5-seater layout.

• The dashboard gets an upright stance, with a free-standing infotainment system.

• You also have a mesh-like trim running across the width of the dashboard, and slim AC vents.

• It comes with Honda’s latest three-spoke steering wheel, with squared-off proportions and gloss-black inserts.

• Instead of a traditional gear selector, the ZR-V has buttons in the centre console, which give it a neat look and free up storage space.

• You also have a digital driver’s display which offers crisp graphics and a lot of customisability.  

• The AC controls are similar to the City, with rotary dials and physical buttons.

Features & Safety

• The ZR-V comes with a 9-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It also gets a 10.2-inch digital driver’s display.

• The ZR-V will come loaded with features like a panoramic sunroof, 8-way powered driver and 4-way powered co-driver seats, dual-zone climate control, a powered tailgate, ventilated front seats, a 12-speaker BOSE audio system, and a wireless smartphone charger. 

• In terms of safety, the ZR-V offers seven airbags, ABS with EBD, traction control, blind spot monitoring, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, and Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS).

Powertrain

Under the hood, the ZR-V gets a strong-hybrid powertrain, making it a unique proposition in its segment. Take a look at the table below for its detailed specifications. 

CVT- Continuously Variable Transmission (automatic)

Launch Date, Expected Price & Rivals

While Honda has not revealed an official launch date, expect the ZR-V’s prices to be revealed next month. It is likely to be priced from Rs 40 lakh (ex-showroom) with deliveries starting on July 2. The SUV competes with the likes of the Skoda Kodiaq, Jeep Meridian and Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line.