Over Christmas, I enjoyed driving the Honda ZR-V SUV, a mid-sized hybrid. It is a practical, versatile family vehicle providing plenty of room for passengers and presents. In a December that saw freezing temperatures and gale force, you want a reliable car capable of taking on the elements.
If you want to purchase a mid-size SUV, and many people in the UK do, you should look at Honda's ZR-V. Aimed at Kia's Sportage and Nissan's Qashqai, leading sellers in the crowded sector, the ZR-V from Honda provides competative rivalry. The SUV offers plenty of interior space, high mpg from the hybrid engine and premium build quality.
All British market ZR-Vs feature the e:Hev powertrain, using a 2-litre petrol engine and two electric motors powering the front wheels. Configured in a generator-style layout, the petrol engine is primarily used to power one of the two electric motors via a small battery pack, with that second electric motor working to fill gaps in performance and smooth out the powertrain's operations. It is a simple and delightfully smooth system similar to driving an EV with a petrol engine.
The ZR-V Sport has all the features you would expect to find in a modern vehicle, which keeps occupants safe and entertained. To keep you on the right course, there is built-in satellite navigation, and all users benefit from the dual-zone climate control and wireless phone charging.