Honda WR-V
2022 WR-V RS (DG4, Indonesia)
Overview
ManufacturerHonda
Production2017–present
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Chronology
PredecessorHonda 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 (GL; 2017)

First generation
2018 WR-V 1.5 LX (GL; pre-facelift, Chile)
Overview
Model codeGL
Production2017–2023[5]
Assembly
Body and chassis
PlatformHonda 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
Wheelbase2,550 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 weight1,130 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.

Gallery

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 WR-V RS (Indonesia)
Overview
Model codeDG4
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
Wheelbase2,485 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 grade 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 grade.[31] The 6-speed manual transmission option was added for the E grade 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 grade 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 only in RS grade level 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 grade levels: the entry-level S, the mid-grade E, the high-end V and the top-spec RS all powered with the 1.5-liter 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 E, V and RS grades.[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 / 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

Japanese market WR-V (2024)

Main article: Honda Elevate
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 will go on sale in 2024 as an imported unit from India.[40]

Sales

Year Brazil India Indonesia Malaysia
2017 15,353[41] 40,124[42]
2018 14,801[43] 36,835[42]
2019 12,162[44] 19,947[45]
2020 10,601[46] 6,548[47]
2021 10,330[48]
2022 711[48] 1,740
2023 20,790[49] 3,317[50]

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