Honda is readying for the arrival of its ZR-V hybrid SUV with the announcement of prices and equipment grades.

The ZR-V opens for orders from 4 July 2023

The Nissan Qashqai rival opens for orders from 4 July 2023, priced from £39,495 and available in three grades.

It’s one of a trio of electrified Honda SUVs that will launch in Europe this year, alongside the sixth-generation CR-V and the all-new and fully electric e:Ny1.

Positioned between the HR-V compact crossover and the revamped and larger CR-V, it’s aimed at young, image-conscious buyers “who seek a stylish, powerful and fun to drive vehicle that can seamlessly integrate into their life”.

It’s based on the Civic and also shares the same e:HEV hybrid powertrain, optimised for the ZR-V and using a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder direct-injection Atkinson cycle petrol engine in conjunction with two motors. As with the Civic, this delivers 184hp of power, giving a 0-62mph time of 7.9 seconds and a 107mph top speed. CO2 emissions start from 131g/km, and fuel economy from 48.7mpg.

Trims span Elegance, Sport and Advance grades. Entry-level Elegance models come with 18-inch grey alloy wheels, front and rear parking sensors, 11 airbags, a rear-view camera, and an eight-speaker audio system.

A nine-inch touchscreen display is available across the range, complete with Honda Connect, navigation, and Apple CarPlay / Android Auto compatibility, alongside a seven-inch digital instrument display behind the leather steering wheel.

The Sport grade is priced from £41,095 and adds in bespoke styling for the front bumper and grille, gloss black mirrors and window trim, matte black wheels, and a fabric and synthetic leather combination interior trim. Sports pedals, ambient LED lighting, hands-free power tailgate, wireless charging, and additional USB ports are also standard.

Range-topping Advance models start from £42,895 and come with full leather seats with perforated inserts and silver stitching, a heated leather steering wheel, panoramic sunroof, and gloss black and diamond cut alloys. They also get a 12-speaker Bose sound system, 10.2-inch multi-information display, and an all-new six-inch head-up display.

Tom Gardner, senior vice president at Honda Motor Europe, said: “The ZR-V delivers the performance, comfort and usability that Honda customers have come to expect. With a compelling mix of attractive designs and high specification levels, alongside strong, engaging dynamics and an advanced hybrid powertrain.”