Honda WR-V | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Honda |
Production | 2017–present |
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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]
According to Honda, the name WR-V stands for Winsome Runabout Vehicle. [4]
First generation | |
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Overview | |
Model code | GL |
Production | 2017–2023 [5] |
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Platform | Honda Global Small Car |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm (100.4 in) |
Length | 4,000–4,068 mm (157.5–160.2 in) [6] |
Width | 1,695–1,740 mm (66.7–68.5 in) [6] |
Height | 1,600 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]
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.
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 | |
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Overview | |
Model code | DG4 |
Production | December 2022 – present [13] |
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Power output | 89 kW (121 PS) |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,485 mm (97.8 in) |
Length | 4,060 mm (159.8 in) |
Width | 1,780 mm (70.1 in) |
Height | 1,608 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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
ASEAN NCAP scores [39] | ||
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Overall stars / Score | 77.07 | |
Adult occupant | 27.41 / 32.00 | |
Child occupant | 42.79 / 51.00 | |
Safety assist | 16.37 / 21.00 | |
Motorcyclist safety | 8.36 / 16.00 |
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 will go on sale in 2024 as an imported unit from India. [40]
Year | Brazil | India | Indonesia | Malaysia [41] [i] |
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2017 | 15,353 [42] | 40,124 [43] | ||
2018 | 14,801 [44] | 36,835 [43] | ||
2019 | 12,162 [45] | 19,947 [46] | ||
2020 | 10,601 [47] | 6,548 [48] | ||
2021 | 10,330 [49] | 8,044 [50] | ||
2022 | 711 [49] | 1,740 | ||
2023 | 1 [51] | 20,790 [52] | 7,842 | |
2024 | 13,165 [53] |
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