Honda Refreshes Japan-Spec ZR-V as Hybrid-Only With New Black Style and Cross Touring

Overview

• Japan drops the 1.5‑litre turbo; all ZR‑V grades use the 2.0‑litre e:HEV hybrid (about 181 hp) with front- or all-wheel drive.
• Two new looks arrive: Cross Touring with tougher bodywork, skid‑plate styling and matte 18‑inch wheels, plus Black Style with a honeycomb grille, dark accents and black wheels.
• A subtle refresh adds a new 18‑inch wheel design and fresh paint choices including Twilight Mist Black Pearl, Meteoroid Gray Metallic and Seabed Blue Pearl.
• Interior upgrades include a 9‑inch infotainment system with Google built‑in, a 10.2‑inch digital cluster, a 12‑speaker Bose audio system, heated power seats, leather, dual‑zone climate and a multi‑view camera.
• Lineup reporting conflicts—recent coverage points to three Z‑based trims after dropping the X, earlier reports still list X—while pre‑orders open, sales start in late March, and Creative Trend’s pricing figures remain unconfirmed.