Honda WR-V explained

Honda WR-V
Manufacturer:Honda
Production:2017–present
Class:Subcompact crossover SUV
Body Style:5-door SUV
Layout:Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Predecessor:Honda Fit Twist (Brazil)
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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]

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First generation (GL; 2017)

First generation
Model Code:GL
Production:2017–2023[5]
Platform:Honda Global Small Car
Length:[6]
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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 .[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 and 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 and 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
Model Code:DG4
Production:December 2022 – present[13]

The second-generation WR-V was launched in Indonesia on 2 November 2022.[3] [14] [15] It was initially previewed by the concept car showcased at the 28th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show on 11 November 2021.[16] Its camouflaged production form was later showcased at the 29th iteration of the show on 11 August 2022.[17]

Development of the second-generation WR-V was done by Honda R&D Asia Pacific, led by Large Project Leader Poychat Ua-Arayaporn.[18] 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.[19] The ground clearance was measured at (rated for the Malaysian market), raised by from the previous generation.[20]

Exports from Indonesia commenced on 28 February 2023, while local assembly in Malaysia commenced in June 2023.[21]

Powertrains

The second-generation WR-V is powered by a 1.5-litre L15ZF DOHC i-VTEC four-cylinder petrol engine that produced at 6,600 rpm and of torque at 4,300 rpm. There is no diesel engine option for this generation.[22]

Markets

Indonesia

Honda introduced the WR-V in the Small SUV segment on November 2, 2022,[23] It is intended to be the primary rival to the Toyota Raize.[24] In Indonesia, the second-generation WR-V is offered in E and RS trim levels, both initially only available with CVT.[25] Honda Sensing active safety system along with the LaneWatch camera system is available as an option for the RS trim.[26] The 6-speed manual transmission option was added for the E trim on 19 May 2023.

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.[27] [28]

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.[29]

Malaysia

The WR-V was previewed for the Malaysian market on 21 June 2023.[30] It was officially launched on 13 July 2023 as the replacement to the BR-V in the local line-up.[31] 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.[32] 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.[33] At its launch, Honda Malaysia targeted sales of 1,300 units per month with 2 to 3-month waiting period.[34]

Safety

ASEAN NCAP scores[35]
Overall stars / Score77.07
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)

See main article: Honda Elevate.

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.[36]

Sales

YearBrazilIndiaIndonesiaMalaysia[37]
201715,353[38] 40,124[39]
201814,801[40] 36,835
201912,162[41] 19,947[42]
202010,601[43] 6,548[44]
202110,330[45]
20227111,740
20231[46] 20,790[47] 7,842

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Honda Fit based crossover WR-V starts to sell in March 2017. 2017-02-06 . 2017-02-11 . 7car .
  2. Web site: Honda Launches WR-V Compact SUV, Prices Start from Rs 7.75 Lakh. 2017-03-16. 2017-03-16 . The Quint.
  3. News: Merchant . Akbar . 2022-11-02 . All-new Honda WR-V SUV revealed . Autocar India . . India . 2022-11-02.
  4. News: Tripathi . Karan . 2017-03-01 . New Honda WR-V India Review, Price, Specs, Mileage, Image Gallery, Interior and Features . Motoroids.com . Motoroids . India . 2022-06-29.
  5. Web site: Honda WR-V sai de linha e HR-V tem produção interrompida no Brasil . 2022-06-26 . Quatro Rodas . pt-BR.
  6. News: Tavares . Nicolas . 2022-11-03 . Honda lança Novo WR-V 2023 com porte de Pulse e motor 1.5 do City . Honda launches New 2023 WR-V with Pulse size and 1.5 City engine . Motor1 Brasil . . pt . Brazil . 2022-11-04.
  7. Web site: Jayachandran. Aravind. Honda WR-V launched in Brazil at BRL 79,400 (15 Mar 2017). 21 July 2017. IndianAutosBlog.com.
  8. Web site: All-New Honda WR-V Launched In India. CarWhoops. 18 April 2017. 18 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170418162554/https://www.carwhoops.com/auto-news/all-new-honda-wr-v-launched/. dead.
  9. Web site: Vig. Pankaj. Compare Honda WR-V Vs Fiat Avventura Vs Hyundai i20 Active. 12 April 2017. AutoPortal.
  10. Web site: Honda WR-V sai de linha e HR-V tem produção interrompida no Brasil. Quatro Rodas.
  11. News: Chakravarty. Shubhodeep. 16 March 2017. Honda WR-V launched at starting price of Rs 7.75 lakh. Times of India. TIMESOFINDIA.COM. 8 April 2017.
  12. Web site: Official results of the Honda WR-V + 2 Airbags 2022. LATIN NCAP - PARA AUTOS MAS SEGUROS.
  13. News: Nugraha . Panji . 2022-12-01 . Siap Mandi Kembang, Honda WR-V Mulai Produksi Massal, Bentar Lagi Dikirim . Ready for Flower Bathing, Honda WR-V Began Mass Production, Will Be Delivered Shortly . id . GridOto . Kompas Gramedia . Indonesia . 2022-12-01.
  14. Web site: 2022-11-02. Honda WR-V officially launched in Indonesia – 1.5L NA SUV sits below HR-V; Ativa, Raize rival; from RM82k. 2022-12-23. Paul Tan's Automotive News. en-US.
  15. Web site: Honda WR-V Meluncur Tanpa Opsi Girboks Manual. 2022-12-23. OtoDriver. id.
  16. Web site: 2021-11-11. Honda SUV RS Concept revealed – previews new ZR-V to fight Daihatsu Rocky, Toyota Raize, Perodua Ativa!. 2022-12-23. Paul Tan's Automotive News. en-US.
  17. Web site: Satrio. Bagas. 2022-08-11. GIIAS 2022 : Honda Tampilkan Teknologi e:HEV Dan Kelanjutan SUV RS Concept. 2022-12-23. AutonetMagz :: Review Mobil dan Motor Baru Indonesia. en-US.
  18. Web site: Eri . Fitra . 2022-12-24 . Wow, Project Leader Honda WR-V Ternyata Seorang Wanita . 2023-07-23 . Oto Driver . id.
  19. News: Woosey . Jason . 2022-11-02 . New Honda WR-V revealed in Indonesia, with sharper design, bigger engine . IOL . . South Africa . 2022-11-04.
  20. Web site: Rahadiansyah. Rangga. 2022-11-02. Spesifikasi dan Harga Honda WR-V Penantang Raize-Rocky. 2022-12-23. detikoto. id-ID.
  21. News: Katana . Satria . 2023-03-02 . Ekspor Honda WR-V Resmi Dimulai, Thailand Tujuan Pertama? . Exports of the Honda WR-V Officially Begin, Is Thailand the First Destination? . id . AutonetMagz . Asia Net Mandiri . Indonesia . 2023-03-03.
  22. News: 2022-11-02 . The 2023 WR-V Is Honda's 121-Horsepower Answer To The Toyota Raize . CarGuide.ph . CarGuide Internet Services . Philippines . 2022-11-02.
  23. Web site: 2022-11-02. Pertama Kali di Dunia, Honda Luncurkan Honda WR-V Sebagai Small SUV Pertamanya di Indonesia. For the first time in the world, Honda introduces the Honda WR-V as its first Small SUV in Indonesia. 2023-08-08. honda-indonesia.com. id.
  24. Web site: 2022-11-03. 5 Hal Menarik Honda WR-V 2023, Pesaing Baru Toyota Raize. 5 Interesting Features of the 2023 Honda WR-V, the New Competitor to Toyota Raize. 2023-08-08. autofun.co.id. id.
  25. News: Laurel . Drei . 2022-11-02 . The Honda WR-V is a right-sized SUV that wants to take on the Toyota Raize . Top Gear Philippines . . Philippines . 2022-11-02.
  26. Web site: 2022-11-02. Honda WR-V Baru Ada 3 Varian Saja, Ternyata Ini Alasan Honda Indonesia. There are only 3 variants of the new Honda WR-V. It turns out that this is the reason for Honda Indonesia. 2022-12-23. OtomotifNet. id.
  27. News: Lye . Gerard . 2023-03-10 . 2023 Honda WR-V launched in Thailand – SV and RS; 1.5L NA, CVT; Honda Sensing with ACC; from RM103k . . Driven Communications . Malaysia . 2023-03-10.
  28. News: Jeam . Boris . 2023-03-09 . ราคาอย่างเป็นทางการ + เทียบสเป็ค All NEW Honda WR-V 1.5 CVT : 799,000 – 869,000 บาท . Headlightmag . Headlightmag . Thailand . 2023-03-10.
  29. News: New crossover SUV enters Brunei market. Borneo Bulletin. 13 May 2023.
  30. Web site: 2023-06-21 . 2023 Honda WR-V in Malaysia - RS specs detailed, possibility of more than three variants for the SUV - paultan.org . 2023-07-12 . Paul Tan's Automotive News . en-US.
  31. Web site: Lim . Anthony . 2023 Honda WR-V launched in Malaysia – 1.5L NA, 121 PS/145 Nm, four variants, from RM90k to RM108k . Paul Tan's Automotive News . Driven Communications . 13 July 2023 . en-MY.
  32. Web site: 2023 Honda WR-V launched in Malaysia, from RM90k – Ativa rival, 1.5L NA, CVT . AutoBuzz Malaysia . 13 July 2023 . en-MY.
  33. Web site: Sadali . Izwaashura . Honda WR-V 2023 dilancarkan di Malaysia – 1.5L NA, empat varian ditawarkan; harga dari RM89,900 . Honda WR-V 2023 launched in Malaysia – 1.5L NA, four variants offered; price from RM89,900 . Paul Tan's Automotive News . Driven Communications . 13 July 2023.
  34. Web site: 2023 Honda WR-V: 1,300-unit monthly sales target, 2-3 months waiting period . AutoBuzz Malaysia . 13 July 2023 . en-MY.
  35. Web site: 2023-01-20 . Honda WR-V . aseancap.org . pdf.
  36. Web site: ホンダが新型コンパクトSUV「WR-V」をオフィシャルサイトで先行公開 【ニュース】 . 2023-11-16 . webCG . ja.
  37. Web site: Honda WR-V: Popularity over the Years . data.gov.my.
  38. Web site: Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2017 . 2021-03-12 . AUTOO.
  39. Web site: Punditz . Team Auto . 2019-01-09 . 2018 Car Sales Statistics – India . 2021-04-11 . Autopunditz . en.
  40. Web site: Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2018 . 2021-03-12 . AUTOO.
  41. Web site: Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2019 . 2021-03-12 . AUTOO.
  42. Web site: Punditz . Team Auto . 2020-01-09 . Report Card – 2019 Car Sales India . 2021-04-11 . Autopunditz . en.
  43. Web site: 2016-01-01 . Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2020 . 2021-01-12 . AUTOO . pt-BR.
  44. Web site: Punditz . Team Auto . 2021-02-23 . OEMwise & Modelwise Car Sales Figures for Calendar Year 2020 . 2021-04-11 . Autopunditz . en.
  45. Web site: Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2022 . 2023-07-20 . AUTOO . pt-BR.
  46. Web site: Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2023. 2021-03-12. AUTOO.
  47. News: Rayanti. Dina. 2024-01-16. Avanza-Brio Minggir Dulu, Ini Dia Mobil Terlaris di Indonesia Tahun 2023. Move aside Avanza-Brio, here is the best selling car in Indonesia in the year 2023. 2024-01-16. Detik Oto. Transmedia. Indonesia. id.

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