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Honda ZR-V Hybrid SUV First Drive: Performance Over Gimmicks in India

Honda ZR-V Hybrid SUV First Drive: Performance Over Gimmicks in India
First Drive: Honda ZR-V Bets on Performance Over Gimmicks · deccanchronicle.com

Honda, a big Japanese car company, brought a new hybrid SUV called the ZR-V to India.

It is the first hybrid SUV Honda has sold in India.

A hybrid car uses both petrol and electricity together.

The ZR-V has one petrol engine and two electric motors that work as a team.

This makes the car fast, going from 0 to 100 kilometres per hour in under 8 seconds.

It also uses fuel wisely, with Honda claiming about 23 kilometres per litre.

The car is premium and costs about Rs 48 lakh, which is a lot of money.

It has fancy features like a big touchscreen, Bose speakers, a power tailgate, and a wireless phone charger.

Journalists tested the car on a race track called Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida.

Honda is not trying to sell tons of these cars, and the first two batches for India are already sold out.

Key facts

Price
Rs 47.99 lakh (full import)
Powertrain
e:HEV Sports Hybrid: 2.0-litre Atkinson-cycle engine + dual electric motors
Power & Torque
181 BHP @ 5,000-6,000 rpm; 315 Nm @ 0-2,000 rpm
Performance
0-100 kph in 7.9 seconds; top speed 172 kph (limited)
Fuel Efficiency
22.80 kpl (claimed)
Boot Space
1,313 litres with rear seats folded (60:40 split)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive only; AWD available internationally
Market Status
First two India batches sold out; niche, not volume-focused

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