Honda ZR-V
The 2.0L i-MMD e:HEV in the Civic FL, CR-V RW/RZ and ZR-V is a mature hybrid system without turbocharger complexity.
Capable Hybrid SUV
The 2.0 e:HEV system turns CR-V and ZR-V into efficient gliders — the electric motor boost surprises at traffic lights, long-distance driving is dominated by comfort.
Engine Weaknesses 3
In 2022–2023 CR-V and Civic FL the NHTSA investigated reports of momentarily increased steering effort at motorway speeds. Software updates can address this.
Symptoms: Briefly increased steering effort at motorway speeds
The LFC1 engine has no hydraulic lifters, so valve clearance must be checked and adjusted manually at regular intervals (every 40,000–60,000 km).
Symptoms: Ticking from the valvetrain, power loss if adjustment is overdue
Owners of 2022–2023 CR-V e:HEV report sporadically freezing or blank infotainment screens. Honda is working on software updates.
Symptoms: Infotainment screen freezes or stays blank, occasionally no image after switching on
Vehicle Weaknesses 4
The navigation system displays incorrect speed limits. Honda dealers confirmed a pending software update.
At motorway speeds above 120 km/h consumption climbs above 10 litres, as the petrol engine must drive the car continuously.
Wireless Apple CarPlay sometimes requires two or three connection attempts.
The passenger seat does not have a height adjustment as standard. Competing models include this as standard.