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Honda’s new ZR-V mid-size SUV might be priced from £39,495 when orders open on July 4.

The Civic-based mannequin will compete in opposition to best-selling fashions such because the Nissan Qashqai and Hyundai Tucson.

A single e:HEV hybrid powertrain might be supplied, combining a 2.0-litre petrol engine with two electrical motors. It develops 183PS and 315Nm. Energy is distributed to the entrance wheels.

When driving in an city atmosphere the automobile primarily runs in EV Drive, drawing energy for its motors from a small battery.

When the motive force requires stronger acceleration, the automotive will change to Hybrid Drive and the engine will generate the required electrical energy. At fixed excessive speeds, equivalent to on the motorway, the system will shift to Engine Drive, the place the wheels are powered instantly powered by the engine.

Mixed gasoline consumption is rated at 50mpg, with CO2 emissions from 130g/km.

At 1,620mm tall, 1,840mm extensive and 4,568mm lengthy, with a 2,657mm wheelbase, the ZR-V sits between the HR-V and CR-V in Honda’s line-up.

Honda says the ZR-V has a premium inside end and offers a hatchback-like driving expertise.

It is outfitted with the Honda Sensing suite of driver help programs, in addition to a nine-inch central infotainment touchscreen.

Three specification grades are supplied, beginning with the Class at £39,495. Commonplace gear consists of 18-inch alloy wheels, entrance and rear parking sensors, a rear-view digicam and an eight-speaker audio system. 

Sport grades (from £41,095 OTR) include a novel entrance bumper and grille therapy, gloss black mirrors and window trim, matte black wheels, and a cloth and artificial leather-based mixture inside trim. Sports activities pedals, ambient LED lighting, hands-free energy tailgate, wi-fi charging and extra USB ports are additionally commonplace.

Vary-topping Advance fashions (from £42,895 OTR) function full leather-based seats with perforated inserts and silver stitching, a heated leather-based steering wheel, panoramic sunroof, and gloss black and diamond minimize alloys. There’s additionally a 12-speaker Bose sound system, a ten.2-inch multi-information show, and an all-new six-inch head-up show (HUD).