Honda
Honda drops game-changing ZR-V Hybrid SUV in India, bookings now open
Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a premium car manufacturer in India, on Monday announced the launch of New Honda City and the India Premiere of its Global Hybrid SUV the All New ZR-V e:HEV.
Celebrating Honda's legacy of sporty design and engineering excellence, the two models arrive as 'Two Sporty Icons' created for customers seeking premium styling, sporty dynamic performance, advanced technology and refined driving experience.
The launch also marks a significant milestone for Honda in India with the introduction of Honda ZR-V – a globally acclaimed premium Hybrid SUV now making its debut in the Indian market.
Two Sporty Icons for a New Era
The new Honda City continues its iconic legacy with enhanced sporty styling, modern sophistication, enriches interiors with new features and Honda's signature engaging driving dynamics. The model will be available in both Petrol and e:HEV Strong Hybrid variants, offering customers a choice between Refined Petrol Performance and Advanced Electrified Mobility.
The All New Honda ZR-V will be company's new flagship SUV for Indian market. Globally recognised for its striking and sophisticated SUV styling, exhilarating performance, remarkable fuel efficiency and premium craftsmanship, the ZR-V comes with Honda's advanced 2.0L e:HEV Sports Hybrid powertrain making it one of the most advanced and sporty hybrid SUVs in the premium SUV segment.
The model has received strong success in global markets with cumulative sales exceeding 8 lakh units since 2022 and is targeted at discerning Indian customers seeking a distinct and aspirational SUV experience.
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Takashi Nakajima, President & CEO, Honda Cars India Ltd said, "Today's event marks the beginning of HCIL's New Phase of accelerated growth in the market. India is among the top 3 focus markets to realize Honda's future growth which will be driven by a strong pipeline of new products and our efforts to achieve cost competitiveness. This year is a landmark year for us with 6 strategic launches that will sharpen our competitive edge and reinforce our brand position in the market. The launch of the new Honda City and the India premiere of our globally acclaimed Honda ZR-V represent Honda's commitment to bringing sporty, premium, and technologically advanced products to Indian customers. We look forward to an exciting year ahead with several new model introductions planned as part of Honda's continued growth strategy for the Indian market."
Honda’s original Self-charging Two Motor Strong Hybrid e:HEV system with e-CVT delivering Combined Max Power of 126 PS power, Max Torque of 253 Nm @ 0 – 3000 rpm and outstanding fuel efficiency of 27.26* km/l, while seamlessly switching between EV, Hybrid and Engine drive modes.
Pure Petrol 1.5L i-VTEC DOHC engine with VTC paired with a 6-speed MT or 7-speed CVT, delivering a good balance of Sporty performance and Fuel Efficiency with Max Power of 121 PS @6600 rpm, Max Torque of 145 Nm @ 4300 rpm. It delivers fuel efficiency of 17.77* km/l for MT and 17.97* km/l for CVT.
City Petrol available in four grades SV, V, ZX and ZX+ in MT and V, ZX and ZX+ grades in CVT Transmission. The City e:HEV comes in ZX+ grade.
Customers promsied complete peace of mind with 3-year Unlimited kilometres Standard warranty, Extended Warranty up-to 7 year Unlimited kilometres, Anytime Warranty Ω upto 10 year/120,000 kms from the date of purchase. Additionally, e:HEV variant comes with a standard 8-year/160,000 kms (whichever is earlier) warranty on Lithiumion Battery and newly introduced 5-year/100,000 kms (whichever is earlier) warranty on Hybrid System components.
New Honda City is now available across Honda Dealerships in India with sales and customer deliveries beginning immediately.
3-year Unlimited kilometres Standard warranty, Extended Warranty up-to 7 year Unlimited kilometres, Anytime WarrantyΩ up-to 10 year/120,000kms from the date of purchase. It comes with a standard 8-year/160,000 Km (whichever is earlier) warranty on Lithium-ion Battery and 5-year/100,000 km (whichever is earlier) warranty on Hybrid System components.
Bookings & Delivery
The All New Honda ZR-V is being imported from Japan as a Completely Built Unit. Customers can now pre-book the ZR-V at Honda dealerships across India, with deliveries scheduled to begin from July 2026.
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