Honda ZR-V Teased Ahead of India Debut on May 22nd: Here's What to Expect

Honda Cars India has officially teased the upcoming Honda ZR-V SUV ahead of its scheduled debut in India on May 22nd 2026. The ZR-V is expected to be introduced in the Indian market via the completely built unit (CBU) route and will be Honda’s new flagship SUV in India. The ZR-V will also mark the company’s return to the premium SUV segment in the domestic market after the discontinuation of the CR-V.

The global iteration of the Honda ZR-V gets a hybrid powertrain consisting of a 2.0L petrol engine working in tandem with a dual-motor strong-hybrid setup and an e-CVT automatic gearbox. It has a power output of 181bhp and 315 Nm of torque. The hybrid system can automatically switch between EV, hybrid, and engine drive modes depending on driving conditions. This will be Honda's fourth hybrid car to be introduced in India after the likes of Civic, Accord and City.

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The teaser shared by Honda Cars India offers a glimpse of the front fascia of the ZR-V sporting slim LED headlamps paired with L-shaped LED DRLs. The ZR-V also gets an illuminated Honda logo positioned at the centre of the grille. Compared to the boxier proportions of the Elevate, the ZR-V adopts a more crossover-like silhouette with a lower roofline and wider stance. Globally, the ZR-V sports a gloss-black grille, sporty bumper elements, wraparound LED tail-lamps, roof rails and panoramic sunroof.

Inside the cabin, the ZR-V is expected to feature a layered dashboard layout with a dual-tone interior theme. The ZR-V is likely to come equipped with a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system supporting wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with a 10.2-inch fully digital instrument cluster. Other expected features include dual-zone climate control, wireless charging, powered front seats, a head-up display, powered tailgate, and a 12-speaker Bose audio system.

On the safety front the ZR-V is expected to come equipped with ADAS features in the form of ‘Honda Sensing’ suite. The package is likely to include adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, collision mitigation braking, and road departure mitigation. Other safety features can include - 6-airbags and Isofix mounts, ABS with EBD, traction control and more.

In India, Honda is expected to introduce the ZR-V in an ex-showroom price range of Rs 40 lakh to Rs 50 lakh. Following its launch the ZR-V will compete with the likes of Volkswagen Tiguan, Skoda Kodiaq, Jeep Meridian and others.