HONDA ZR-V FROM $37,900

Slotting between the compact HR-V and mid-sized CR-V, the Honda ZR-V is targeting the sweet spot of the SUV market.

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Priced from $37,900 drive-away for the VTi-X+ model, the five-seat ZR-V comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone air, smart key entry and Android Auto/wireless Apple CarPlay displayed on a 9-inch touchscreen.

There's also auto braking, lane keep assist, speed sign recognition and five years' access to the Honda Connect app, which allows you to monitor and lock the car remotely as well as activate the air-con.

The VTi-L+ ($43,400) adds 18-inch wheels, paddle shifters, tinted windows, heated front seats, powered tailgate and fake leather, while VTi-LX spec ($49,000) tops the lineup with partial leather trim, a wireless phone charger, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, alloy pedals, 360-degree camera and a 12-speaker Bose sound system. It also gets blind spot warning and rear cross traffic alert — two things that really should be on all models — although there's no reverse auto braking if you are about to hit something. Or someone.

There's also an e:HEV hybrid LX for $54,900, which mostly shares its equipment with the VTi-LX.