Honda WR-V

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Honda WR-V
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Honda WR-V RS (Malaysia)
Overview
Manufacturer Honda
Production2017–present
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact crossover SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Chronology
Predecessor Honda Fit Twist (Brazil)

The Honda WR-V is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by Honda since 2017 and mainly sold for emerging markets. It is positioned below the HR-V/Vezel or the BR-V depending on the market where it is sold. For the first generation, it was a crossover-styled derivative of the third-generation Fit/Jazz with different front fascia and bonnet treatments. Introduced at the 2016 São Paulo International Motor Show, the first-generation WR-V was built and specifically sold for the South American and Indian market. [1] [2] The second-generation model introduced in Indonesia in 2022 is based on the shortened second-generation BR-V's platform (also shared with the second-generation Amaze). [3]

Contents

According to Honda, the name WR-V stands for Winsome Runabout Vehicle. [4]

First generation (GL; 2017)

First generation
Honda WR-V 1.5 LX 2018.jpg
2018 WR-V 1.5 LX (GL; pre-facelift, Chile)
Overview
Model code GL
Production2017–2023 [5]
Assembly
Body and chassis
Platform Honda Global Small Car
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • 66 kW (89 hp; 90 PS) (L12B)
  • 88 kW (118 hp; 120 PS) (L15A7)
  • 74 kW (99 hp; 100 PS) (N15A1)
Transmission
  • 5-speed manual (petrol)
  • 6-speed manual (diesel)
  • CVT (Brazil)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,550 mm (100.4 in)
Length4,000–4,068 mm (157.5–160.2 in) [6]
Width1,695–1,740 mm (66.7–68.5 in) [6]
Height1,600 mm (63.0 in)
Kerb weight 1,130 kg (2,491 lb)

The first-generation WR-V was launched in Brazil on 15 March 2017 and India on 16 March. [7] [8] It was the first model developed by Honda Research & Development Center of Brazil in collaboration with Honda Research & Development Center of Japan, while keeping the requirements and preferences of the young Brazilian and Indian customers in mind. According to Honda, the WR-V "is endowed with a sporty, stylish and aggressive design language".

The first-generation WR-V shared many of its parts and features with the Fit/Jazz, including the body shell, doors, dashboard and the instrument panel. The ground clearance was measured at 188 mm (7.4 in). [9]

The model received a facelift in 2020, first launched in India and then in South America.

In 2022, sales ended in Brazil. Production continued for export. [10]

Powertrains

In India, the first-generation WR-V was available in both petrol and diesel engine options that were shared with the Jazz. The petrol unit is a 1.2-litre L12B i-VTEC four-cylinder engine that produced 66 kW (89 hp; 90 PS) and 110 N⋅m (81 lbf⋅ft) of torque, paired to a 5-speed manual transmission, while the diesel unit is a turbocharged 1.5-litre N15A1 i-DTEC four-cylinder engine that produced 74 kW (99 hp; 100 PS) and 200 N⋅m (148 lbf⋅ft) of torque, paired to a 6-speed manual transmission. [11] [9] In Brazil, it was powered by a larger 1.5-litre L15A7 i-VTEC four-cylinder petrol engine that was also shared with the Fit.

Safety

The first-generation WR-V in its most basic Latin American market configuration with 2 airbags, UN127 pedestrian safety standard and ESC received a 1-star safety rating from Latin NCAP in 2022 (similar to 2014 Euro NCAP rating systems). [12]

Second generation (DG4; 2022)

Second generation
2022 Honda WR-V RS with Honda Sensing (Indonesia) front view.jpg
2022 WR-V RS (DG4, Indonesia)
Overview
Model code DG4
ProductionDecember 2022 – present [13]
Assembly
Designer
  • Chachawal Prapai and Antonio Ryan Hidayat [15]
  • Andhika Dimas Dwiputra and Kaushal Abhay Dabak (SUV RS Concept) [16]
Body and chassis
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Power output89 kW (121 PS)
Transmission
  • 6-speed manual [17]
  • CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,485 mm (97.8 in)
Length4,060 mm (159.8 in)
Width1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Height1,608 mm (63.3 in)

The second-generation WR-V was launched in Indonesia on 2 November 2022. [3] [18] [19] It was initially previewed by the SUV RS concept car showcased at the 28th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show on 11 November 2021. [20] Its camouflaged production form was later showcased at the 29th iteration of the show on 11 August 2022. [21]

Development of the second-generation WR-V was done by Honda R&D Asia Pacific, led by Large Project Leader Poychat Ua-Arayaporn. [22] The model shared the outer headlight assembly, bonnet and front door panels with the second-generation Amaze. Its dashboard is also nearly identical to the Amaze and the second-generation BR-V. [23] The ground clearance was measured at 220 mm (8.7 in) (rated 207 mm (8.1 in) for the Malaysian market), [24] raised by 32 mm (1.3 in) from the previous generation. [25]

Exports from Indonesia commenced on 28 February 2023, while local assembly in Malaysia commenced in June 2023. [24] [26]

Powertrains

The second-generation WR-V is powered by a 1.5-litre L15ZF DOHC i-VTEC four-cylinder petrol engine that produced 89 kW (119 hp; 121 PS) at 6,600 rpm and 145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft) of torque at 4,300 rpm. There is no diesel engine option for this generation. [27]

Markets

Indonesia

Honda introduced the WR-V in the Small SUV segment on November 2, 2022, [28] It is intended to be the primary rival to the Toyota Raize. [29] In Indonesia, the second-generation WR-V is offered in E and RS trim levels, both initially only available with CVT. [30] Honda Sensing active safety system along with the LaneWatch camera system is available as an option for the RS trim. [31] The 6-speed manual transmission option was added for the E trim on 19 May 2023. [17]

Thailand

The second-generation WR-V was launched on 10 March 2023 in Thailand. Imported from Indonesia, it is offered in SV and RS trim levels with CVT and Honda Sensing as standard. [32] [33]

Brunei

The second-generation WR-V was launched on 12 May 2023 in Brunei. Imported from Indonesia, it is offered in a sole RS trim with CVT and Honda Sensing as standard. [34]

Malaysia

The WR-V was previewed for the Malaysian market on 21 June 2023. [24] It was officially launched on 13 July 2023 as the replacement to the BR-V in the local line-up. [35] It is available in four trim levels: S, E, V and RS; all variants are powered with the 1.5-litre L15ZF engine paired with CVT transmission. [36] Unlike in other markets, the Malaysian specification WR-V is equipped with height adjustment switch for the headlights in order to comply within the UNECE regulations, Honda Sensing is standard on all trim levels except the base S trim. [37] At its launch, Honda Malaysia targeted sales of 1,300 units per month with 2 to 3-month waiting period. [38]

Safety

2023 Honda WR-V RS with Honda Sensing (6 airbags)
ASEAN NCAP scores [39]
Overall stars / ScoreStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg77.07
Adult occupant27.41 / 32.00
Child occupant42.79 / 51.00
Safety assist16.37 / 21.00
Motorcyclist safety8.36 / 16.00

Japanese market WR-V (2024)

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Honda WR-V (Japan)

The Japanese market WR-V was introduced on 16 November 2023. Unrelated to the Southeast Asian market WR-V, the Japanese market WR-V is a renamed Elevate, an SUV first introduced in India. Positioned below the similarly sized Vezel, it went on sale in early 2024 as an imported unit from India. [40]

Sales

YearBrazilIndiaIndonesiaMalaysia [41] [i] Thailand
201715,353 [42] 40,124 [43]
201814,801 [44] 36,835 [43]
201912,162 [45] 19,947 [46]
202010,601 [47] 6,548 [48]
202110,330 [49] 8,044 [50]
2022711 [49] 1,740
20231 [51] 20,790 [52] 7,8422,310 [53]
202413,165 [54] 9,0741,146 [55]
  1. ↑ Figures based on registration (Malaysia)

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