Driving Dynamics & Comfort
Super smooth drive with excellent Ground clearance, not a single scrape on speed breakers so far. Seats are extremely comfortable.
The Rear seat space is a segment standout! Even 6-ft-tall person found it cozy. Each and every family member is super happy with this at rear.
Boot Space is another major plus, practical & spacious.
Performance & Engine Behavior
CVT is buttery smooth, seamless shifts. Honestly, from driving perspective, I didn't find any issue, it was a calculative decision and hence was aware about its engine dynamics and other things. It may take little why speeding from 10 to 35, so obviously you won't get a thrill of instant pick up experience like Turbo Engines, but then its CVT which is par excellent, especially from 35 km/h & beyond. Sheer pleasure.
Hill Driving? No struggles, no power lag, handled inclines effortlessly.
ADAS & Safety Features
Emergency Braking works as intended, some criticize it in city traffic, but it’s literally doing its job to keep you safe. Emergency braking comes into picture in city traffic when an object is identified and your foot is not there on brake.
Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist & Departure Warning work well. Yes, ACC slows down & speeds up slightly aggressively, but manual intervention smooths things out.
On the Bharuch-Vadodara Expressway, for 82km straight, ADAS at 111 km/h worked flawlessly. No manual control needed, whenever steering control needed, system warned on digital cockpit.
Mileage Insights
NVH, Features & Tech
NVH Levels? Not as bad as some claim. ZX CVT reinforced has good NVH, Indeed Honda could look for minor refinement.
Auto Headlights, Rear & Lane Assist Cameras; good quality, no complaints.
AC Performance? Spot on, no cooling issues.
Keyless Entry & Walk-Away Auto Lock are perfect. I haven't even used the key fob yet to lock the car.
Honda Connect App is having good user interface. Works absolutely awesome.
Tech & Interior Practicality
Steering Controls & Physical Buttons = intuitive user experience.
Wireless Android Auto works great, though disconnected 4 times in 2 months, woke up the phone, and it reconnected instantly. Probably a minor software glitch, update may sort it out.
The one practical downside? Armrest. Non-adjustable & too small; Honda needs to rethink this! (The only practical downside I experienced post purchase)
Service & Ownership Thoughts
1st Service @ 1000 km, mostly a formality, no issues found.
Requested for pick up and drop and that's the mistake. Because, driver who picked up, overspeed it for 16 times in 10kms drive. Notified to me by their own Honda App.
Final Verdict? No surprises, since I weighed all pros & cons before buying. Comparing it to German Engines? Pointless; it’s a different league with its own strengths and weaknesses.
Would I recommend it? If your priorities align: YES! It’s a Value-Packed, Comfortable, and Capable SUV with a balanced driving experience.
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Source & Ownership Shared by - Dr. Manthan Sheth (X - @ManthanSheth)
Professional Clinical Researcher