2026 Honda ZR-V Price and Specs: Cheaper Hybrid Entry Confirmed
Honda Australia has confirmed 2026 ZR-V pricing and specs, with the hybrid range now starting from $43,400 driveaway.
Honda Australia has confirmed pricing and specifications for the refreshed 2026 Honda ZR-V, with the mid-size SUV range now starting from $39,900 driveaway.
The key change is a lower entry point for hybrid buyers, with the e:HEV range now starting from $43,400 driveaway.
Previously, Honda’s local ZR-V hybrid offering was limited to the upper end of the range, while the 2026 update expands the petrol-electric powertrain across more variants.
The refreshed line-up includes one turbo-petrol variant and three e:HEV hybrid variants.
Honda says the 2026 ZR-V also gains updated technology across the range, including Honda Connect Gen 2, Google Built-In, Post-Collision braking and a Honda Sensing software upgrade.
"Since launching in 2023 the Honda ZR-V has quickly established its place as the perfect city-sized SUV, combining a smart and responsive hybrid powertrain into a dynamic driving experience," said Robert Thorp, Director of Automotive, Honda Australia.
The ZR-V update forms part of a broader year of new-model activity for Honda Australia.
Honda has also confirmed e:HEV hybrid expansion for the HR-V range, while its first local battery-electric vehicle, the Honda Super-ONE, is due later in 2026.
Honda’s local sports-car activity has also been detailed in 2026 Honda Prelude Australia: $65,000 Driveaway Price and Specs Confirmed.
For shoppers cross-shopping hybrids, the 2026 Nissan Qashqai is also moving to an e-Power-only hybrid line-up, as covered in 2026 Nissan QASHQAI to Launch in Australia as e-POWER-Only Hybrid Line-Up.
The 2026 Honda ZR-V is available to order now through Honda Australia’s website or Honda Centres.
Honda lists a five-year unlimited-kilometre warranty, five years of Premium Roadside Assistance and five low-price services priced at $199.
2026 Honda ZR-V Pricing
All prices below are Honda Australia driveaway prices, including on-road costs.
| Grade | Powertrain | Drive | Seats | Driveaway price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VTi X | 1.5-litre VTEC turbo petrol | 2WD | 5 | $39,900 |
| e:HEV X | 2.0-litre Atkinson petrol with two-motor hybrid system | 2WD | 5 | $43,400 |
| e:HEV L | 2.0-litre Atkinson petrol with two-motor hybrid system | 2WD | 5 | $45,900 |
| e:HEV LX | 2.0-litre Atkinson petrol with two-motor hybrid system | AWD | 5 | $51,900 |
2026 Honda ZR-V Specifications
VTi X
- 1.5-litre VTEC turbo petrol engine
- 2WD
- Five-seat layout
- Honda Connect Gen 2
- Google Built-In
- Post-Collision braking
- Honda Sensing software upgrade
- Adaptive LED headlights
- Active cornering lights
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Hill descent control
- 9.0-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wired Android Auto
- 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster
- Eight-speaker audio system
- Black fabric upholstery
- Dual-zone climate control
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shifter
- Front USB-A and USB-C ports
- Two rear USB-C ports
- Rear air vents
- Space-saver spare wheel
e:HEV X adds (adds over VTi X)
- 2.0-litre Atkinson-cycle petrol engine
- Two-motor hybrid system
- e:CVT automatic transmission
- 2WD
e:HEV L adds (adds over e:HEV X adds)
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Heated exterior mirrors
- Hands-free power tailgate
- Walk-away tailgate closing
- Rear privacy glass
- Combination LED tail-lights
- Black leatherette upholstery
- Heated front seats
- Metal paddle shifters
- Roof-mounted LED ambient lighting
e:HEV LX adds (adds over e:HEV L adds)
- AWD
- 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels
- Body-coloured lower bumpers and wheel arches
- Sport, Normal and Economy drive modes
- 12-speaker Bose audio system
- Wireless phone charger
- Satellite navigation
- Black leather upholstery
- Eight-way power driver’s seat with memory
- Four-way power front passenger seat
- Heated rear seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Sports pedals
- Door line illumination
- Auto-tilting mirrors in reverse
- Plasmacluster air purification system
- Smart key card
- Shift-by-wire gear selector
- Tyre repair kit
- Humidity sensor
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2026 Honda ZR-V FAQs
The 2026 Honda ZR-V starts from $39,900 driveaway for the VTi X.
The cheapest hybrid is the 2026 Honda ZR-V e:HEV X, priced from $43,400 driveaway.
Honda lists the e:HEV LX as the all-wheel-drive variant in the refreshed 2026 ZR-V range.
Honda has expanded hybrid availability and added updates including Honda Connect Gen 2, Google Built-In, Post-Collision braking and a Honda Sensing software upgrade.
The ZR-V is covered by a five-year unlimited-kilometre warranty, five years of Premium Roadside Assistance and five low-price services.
Honda says the refreshed ZR-V range is on sale now through its website and Honda Centres.
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