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Rent the Honda ZR-V in the UAE

Compact crossovers are usually rented for practical reasons and driven without much enthusiasm. The ZR-V is the exception, and the reason is that Honda built it on the same platform as the current Civic.

It drives like the Civic underneath it

The 1,498cc VTEC Turbo produces 180hp and 240Nm from 1,700 to 4,500rpm, driving the front wheels through a CVT with paddle shifters. Torque arrives low and stays flat, so overtaking on the highway or pulling out of a junction needs no planning.

The multilink rear suspension is unusual at this price and it shows in how the car handles direction changes. Steering is accurate and reasonably weighted. The ZR-V is quiet at low speed, and while road noise builds at motorway pace, the chassis stays composed in a way most rivals in this class do not manage.

Economy that makes a month cheap

Fuel consumption is rated at up to 16.5 kmpl. With the 57-litre tank, that is a real-world range approaching 940km — enough for most renters to refuel once a week or less. Over a long-term rental the difference against a naturally aspirated rival adds up quickly.

Cabin and equipment

At 4,567mm long, 1,840mm wide and 1,621mm tall on a 2,657mm wheelbase, the ZR-V is compact enough for Dubai parking structures while seating five adults properly. A 9-inch display audio system with eight speakers handles Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, paired with a 10.2-inch TFT driver display.

Dual-zone automatic climate control, a wireless charging pad, smart entry with walk-away auto lock, full LED headlights and 18-inch alloy wheels are standard. So is Honda Sensing — collision mitigation braking, adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist — along with a 360-degree camera.

Best suited to drivers who want crossover practicality without a dull drive, and to couples or small families covering mixed city and highway routes. Browse the full Honda range.

Book your Honda ZR-V online today.