It's to Honda's credit that the ZR-V looks like a bespoke design rather than a Civic on steroids, though that's essentially what it is. With a length of 4,568mm and a width of 1,840mm, it's well clear of the brand's smaller HR-V crossover. Instead, the dimensions are similar to those of the old fifth generation CR-V. The ZR-V is a sportier-looking thing than the MK6 CR-V - the roofline is 54mm lower. The front features a long bonnet flowing into a narrow grille flanked by slim LED headlights. The rear C-pillars are narrow too and there are the usual big wheels with black arch cladding. There's quite a premium vibe behind the wheel - lots of soft-touch surfaces and doors that 'clunk' shut with a solid feel. One of the reasons you'd choose a ZR-V over a Civic would presumably be to get more back seat space, but the tapering rear roofline robs the car of at least an inch of headroom at the back. Your expectations in boot space need to be managed too: there's 380-litres of it, around 20% more cargo capacity than you'd get in the smaller HR-V, but quite a way off the class standard. With the back seat folded, that rises to 1,312-litres. Virtual or on-site appointments, and video presentations available. Let us know how we can help?, £38,753