The new Honda WR-V is being worked on for launch in India; will be sold in Indonesia first.
Honda wraps it up with the much-awaited second-generation WR-V. The model was introduced in Indonesia, where it will go on sale first. The second generation WR-V, in contrast to its predecessor, has a unique design and is more like an SUV than a crossover hatchback.
- The new Honda WR-V is longer, wider and taller than its predecessor
- There is a good 1.5 liter gasoline engine for a capacity of 121hp
- Also comes with six airbags, Honda Safety Sense package
New Honda WR-V: What is it?
The new WR-V is actually the production version of the Honda Concept RS SUV. The new Honda WR-V has fresh looks and styling, shared with Honda’s larger SUVs like the HR-V and even the CR-V sold overseas. The new Honda WR-V lays the foundation for the previous generation City and the latest Amaze to go on sale in India.
New Honda WR-V: Style and size
The strong styling similarity from the Honda RS SUV concept is evident on the WR-V. Honda’s latest SUV features stylish angular headlights with a grille that neatly blends in with the front bumper. The bumper has a simple design with wide air vents.
The overall design of the new WR-V is more like a coupe SUV, with an elongated roofline and an angular rear design. Large greenhouse with steep front and rear glass (for an SUV). It also has a prominent shoulder line and the bodywork is paneled on the lower part of the doors with wheel arches housing large alloy wheels (16 inches or 17 inches depending on the variant).
It has a prominent C-pillar that complements its rugged rear design. At the rear, the new WR-V SUV has slim horizontally positioned LED taillights. The bumper is chunky and contains the license plate enclosure and a fake skid plate.
The Honda WR-V comes in two styling packages, the WR-V E with simpler markings and 16-inch alloy wheels, and the sporty WR-V RS which gets a sportier look with 17-inch alloys, points Red accents on the exterior and interior, new grille, all-black interior and other unique details. It will also have a two-tone exterior paint. The WR-V has an analog dial with a 4.2-inch MID. It also features remote engine start and AC on on higher variants.
The new WR-V measures 4,060 mm long, 1,608 mm high and 1,780 mm wide, making it longer, wider and taller than the Jazz-based WR-V it replaces. It also has a higher ground clearance at 220 mm compared to the previous WR-V. The new WR-V has a trunk space of 380 liters.
Honda has also fitted the new WR-V SUV with more safety kits, it now comes with six airbags and the Honda Sensing safety package comes with lane-keeping assist, automatic emergency braking, and deviating warning. lanes, adaptive cruise control, and high-speed automatics. beam support among other features
New Honda WR-V: powertrain details
Power comes from a 1.5-liter petrol engine that produces 121 hp and 145 Nm of torque. The duties of the gearbox are performed by a 5-speed manual transmission or a CVT continuously variable transmission. This is the same engine as on the Honda City sedan in India.
New Honda WR-V: Will it come to India?
As we reported earlier, Honda is getting ready a brand new SUV for our market that will compete with the likes of Creta, Seltos, Grand Vitara and Hyryder in India. This new SUV will be around 4.2 meters long and will sit on the foundation of the fifth-generation City, as opposed to the older fourth-generation City architecture on which the new WR-V showcased today is based. above.
According to sources, the new SUV is being “researched” for the Indian market and may arrive in India after Honda’s Creta rival launches in Indian showrooms. just before the festive season of 2023.
