New Honda ZR-V - The Civic based SUV | Road Trip to Silverstone Part 1

[@davidwilliams-ir4gb]

Clear on the left😊

[@PlanetautoUK]

😀😎

[@chesterboy9661]

Great car . Just actually ordered one . I see a lot of people saying about the cost and moaning about the price but it’s equivalent to a Kia sportage In price and it is a far far superior car and you know it’s gonna be reliable. We viewed both this and the sportage and what done it for us was the difference in how the Honda felt screwed together, it had a difference in quality for us. We actually felt like it was pretty good value. The new CRv is also a fantastic car. The rear of it is probably one of the most comfortable cars I’ve ever sat in. Great car and good review. Thank you.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you for the kind words, we really enjoyed our experience, great powertrain and fun yet spacious, enjoy yours, what colour have you gone for? - we also have CR-V coming in May

[@kaleidoscopeon]

Great video my good sir.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you, part 2 coming soon 😀

[@richardhowlett9424]

I enjoyed the journey down by the way ! That Saab !

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thanks, Richard - glad you enjoyed it. Still drooling over that Saab...*A

[@grahamrock3942]

Thank you for your concise and unfussy Review, with comical overtones, certainly refreshing. Due to take a Test Drive in the next few days, in exchange for my current '22 CR-V HYBRID, so this overview is most welcome. My Wife/Partner owns and enjoys a 2010 Honda CR-Z SPORT HYBRID with the unbelievable 6 Speed 'MANUAL' shifter, (collectors car with just 35k on the clock !). So WHY have I related to this CR-Z you may well ask....2010 Hybrid, average 44mpg, TROUBLE FREE for 13+ years.....HONDA, why look at the alternatives everyone. STAY SAFE...G.A.R.

[@PlanetautoUK]

You’re very welcome Graham, that makes perfect sense to us, hence being fans of the Gen 1 Insight, please come back to us with yours and your wife’s thoughts, enjoy.

[@grahamrock3942]

Good Afternoon....as requested, MY opinion on the Honda ZR-V, for what it's worth. Dear, Oh' Dear, Oh' Dear...exceptional comfort, drive and acceptable economic m.p.g., BUT...what on this Earth were the Design Team thinking of, I ask myself, I do believe that the selected must have been resident on TWO different Continents. The overall design is so "BLAND" and uninspiring the 'brief' must have been "let's see what we can get away with"...UNBELIEVABLE would be an understatement ! Sorry...we're sticking to our 2010 CR-Z and the current 2022 CR-V...unless Honda decide to release the "ACCORD" onto the European market....stay safe..regards G.A.R.

[@PlanetautoUK]

What are your thoughts on the new CR-V being Civic inspired, we like the subtle styling as do others we’ve spoken too, thank you for reporting back GAR😀

[@grahamrock3942]

@@PlanetautoUK GRANTED...the ZR-V may be inspired by the CIVIC 'underpinnings', certainly in respect of Driving experience and comfort...but WHY base the overall external appearance on the "Wonderful" early 70's AUSTIN ALLEGRO...which incidentally had the very first 'inspired' SQUARE STEERING WHEEL as a selling point. Time, and UK/EUROPEAN sales figures will inevitably confirm the way forward with the ZR-V, but Honda will not be receiving MY cash. Honda, as with the remaining Japanese design teams for other Models, can surely 'muster' far better than this FORGETTABLE Model...perhaps "we" could revisit these views in 12 Months time....G.A.R.

[@grahamrock3942]

WELL FRIENDS, you asked for it !!! Having been an avid Consumer of Honda Vehicles since 2004, regrettably I've had to look elsewhere for my CR-V HYBRID replacement...WHY, you may well ask !! Number of reasons...the ZR-V option, purely MY opinion, is so "Bland" and uninspiring I cannot for the life of me understand exactly what the Honda Design Team were even thinking about. The only saving grace will be that this Model will be a 'Rare Sight' on the European Roads...NO ISSUES AT ALL WITH THE EXPECTED RELIABILITY. Honda, in their wisdom, has decided to increase the OTR prices on all their Models, I understand that the Dealership margins are likely to be reduced by almost 3%..not a good sign. So...what have I ordered as my replacement....a CITROËN C5x Hybrid...take one for a Test Drive, you will be so relaxed after your journey you will probably BOTH fall asleep in 'Deep' comfort and tranquility. Stay Safe G.A.R.

[@NigelRudyard]

Looks a bit more 'normal' than the HRV, sounds a bit quieter too. Great road trip! Looking forward to more!

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you Ambien, yes it ticks a lot of boxes as Annabelle would say :) more soon as well as the review

[@NigelRudyard]

@@PlanetautoUK Look forward to it! You guys do great real-world test drives. Keep it up! My old Jazz is due for renewal so it helps with the shortlisting!

[@PlanetautoUK]

Excellent and thank you, it’s great to hear such positivity it drives us to get more vehicles and do more, any ideas what you’re going for next?

[@gumpyn]

Hopefully we got zrv hybrid soon

[@PlanetautoUK]

Cool, we really enjoyed our adventure, the hybrid system is great as are the dynamics, what colour will you go for?

[@fruitfly629]

Hi guys writing to you from Australia. Not sure if you have had this problem in the UK but I have ordered this car (ZRV Hybrid) back in May 2023 and will not get delivery till December 2023. My car is getting built in Japan. It has no sunroof and no auto door locking. The delivery of cars to Australia is bad. A Toyota Rav4 has a wait time of around 16 months. If possible, could you tell me the top speed, you have had the ZRV up too. We use KM per hr.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Hello, that’s not a bad lead time currently, yes specs etc are all over the place with a lot of manufacturers, components missing etc - We’ve only driven this on UK roads meaning 70mph, of what we’ve read the top speed is just under 110mph, cool username Fruitfly 🍉 thank you

[@FernHumeniuk]

I ordered my car about 4 weeks ago and I've been told delivery from Japan should be to the UK July to September.

[@PlanetautoUK]

@FernHumeniuk not a bad lead time 😀

[@FernHumeniuk]

@@PlanetautoUK yep and luckily I'm driving a 21 plate Ateca which I'm still happy with so win win.

[@PlanetautoUK]

@FernHumeniuk we like those too

[@johnbassett5407]

Love the style of the reviews. You could be a bit more critical for example the glove box is a bit on the small side and the rear windows don't go down completely.

[@PlanetautoUK]

It’s rare to find a decent size glove box nowadays, and bear in mind this is the road trip - the full review is being released tomorrow evening.

[@petepete1197]

Even though i've been offered one of these for £36k brand new £8K off brand new for Advance model full leather etc becasue the list price is over £40k the tax is over £500 per year for 5 years, so Honda need to change the list price to below £40k for me to buy the ZRV

[@PlanetautoUK]

Interesting, thank you Pete

[@davidmarshall5596]

Very good road trip 👌 price of these vehicles is beyond most people's reach but thats hos it's all going I'm dad to say! But still watch & enjoy the reviews planet auto 🚘 by the way i hope Cabie behaved whilst you were away.. As they say usually whole the cat's away.....but in thios particular case it's the owners 😂🐱🐈🐈‍⬛❤🎉

[@PlanetautoUK]

The thing is it’s comparative or slightly lower to similar sized spec’d models, therefore it’s well priced considering. Yes Cabie likes his reflection time with no one about 🐈‍⬛

[@pitou115]

Looks like Honda is one of the few to keep increasing their prices at least in Europe.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Actually, with the cost of living crisis, nearly all the manufacturers are raising their prices (with the exception of some of the Chinese manufacturers like BYD and Ora) and in fact, you can get an e:NY1 with about £8,000 off at the moment.

[@Madonsteamrailways]

And by the way, my old Jazz was sold to a friend in July 2020, when my Renault Zoe was first leased. She was a 2008 model with a very tatty body and a lovely engine - until 2018, when the computer started messing around!!

[@PlanetautoUK]

Nice to know your Jazz found a new home. *A

[@cruzzitomorales3700]

Nice car best rival of toyota corolla cross 😊

[@PlanetautoUK]

Yes, impressive practicality etc, thank you Cruzz

[@KM-vc7iy]

Do you prefer this to the Civic e:HEV?

[@PlanetautoUK]

Hmm, it’s impressive and offers something a bit different, but I’d likely go Civic KM.

[@Madonsteamrailways]

I didn’t use a hybrid before going fully electric!! I just went from a petrol Honda Jazz to a fully electric Renault Zoe. Some would prefer to keep a petrol engine in their cars, but I just went from one to the other.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Personally, I like the idea of having both powertrains under the bonnet, but with the road to 2030, the way you've done it is the way most people will go, @Madonsteamrailways *A

[@Madonsteamrailways]

The problem with this particular Honda and the Ultra Low Emission Zone in Greater London is that it emits Carbon Dioxide at all!! I’m a fan of electric vehicles rather than partially electric vehicles!!

[@PlanetautoUK]

The road to 2030, ULEZ - it's all about carbon neutral. Thanks, @Madonsteamrailways *A

[@FernHumeniuk]

for those who live in places away from ULEZ zones and have no access to charging and drive long miles, these are a good in between

[@wendyhopkins2902]

Would rather have my kia Niro E.V 😊

[@PlanetautoUK]

Some people are ready for electric some aren’t, this offers the best of both worlds 😊

[@kaleidoscopeon]

KIA? No thanks.

[@wendyhopkins2902]

@zorkor far better than any other manufacturer just look at the sales data , apart from tesla , nothing else touches them !!!

[@PlanetautoUK]

BYD is out selling them all, Kia Honda both make great vehicles, depends what you like

[@FernHumeniuk]

Having driven and tested both, the Niro is cheaper, more plasticy, constantly beeps and is less reliable. The rear beep cannot be turned down and wakes the neighbourhood up!

[@Gapbriel]

How about “off road “ capabilities? Driving in some routes with mud …

[@PlanetautoUK]

As soon as an AWD model appears we’ll look at that, in the meanwhile we have many 4x4 off road videos Gapbriel.

[@richardhowlett9424]

The drivetrain really is the worst of all worlds ! You’ve still got batteries with electric motors and a mighty fine engine that needs no help . My Honda , over 13 years old and 100,000 miles and good for many times that , gets mid 40’s on a run . Your car would probably need to have a battery replacement before then , at a cost of thousands , rendering an otherwise fine car to the scrapheap. People really need to think , and understand the consequences , of buying these type of cars .

[@PlanetautoUK]

This is where motors or should I say power trains are heading, before long the way things are going you, us won’t be able to drive our cars or we’ll be paying a ridiculous amount per mile everywhere #15minutecities

[@richardhowlett9424]

And we are walking headlong into this dystopian nightmare guided by evil politicians .

[@PlanetautoUK]

It’s not ideal 🐾