Honda WR-V

The Honda WR-V is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by Honda. It is the crossover version of the third-generation Fit/Jazz with different front and hood treatment. It was introduced at the 2016 São Paulo International Motor Show. The WR-V was built and sold specifically for the South American and Indian market.[1][2]

Honda WR-V
Overview
ManufacturerHonda
Production2017–present
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformHonda Global Small Car
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
  • 5-speed manual (petrol)
  • 6-speed manual (diesel)
  • CVT (Brazil)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,550 mm (100.4 in)
Length4,000 mm (157.5 in)
Width1,740 mm (68.5 in)
Height1,600 mm (63.0 in)
Chronology
PredecessorHonda Fit Twist

Overview
Rear view

The WR-V was launched in Brazil on 15 March 2017 and India on 16 March 2017.[3][4] It is the first model which has been developed by Honda Research & Development Centre 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 has been "endowed with a sporty, stylish and aggressive" design language.

The WR-V shares many of parts and features with the Jazz, including the body shell, doors, dashboard and the instrument panel. The vehicle has a lifted ground clearance of 188 mm.[5]

Its features list include 7-inch touchscreen integrated advanced infotainment system with audio, video and navigation, MirrorLink support for smartphone connectivity, and an electric sunroof.[6]

Powertrain

In India, the WR-V is available in both petrol and diesel versions shared with the Jazz. The petrol version is a 1.2-litre i-VTEC petrol engine that can generate 89 bhp (90 PS) of peak power along with 110 N⋅m (81 lb⋅ft) of top torque and is paired to a 5-speed manual transmission. The diesel version is the 1.5-liter i-DTEC diesel motor that delivers of 99 bhp (100 PS) of max power along with 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) of peak torque and is coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission.[6][5] In Brazil, it is powered by the 1.5-litre petrol engine also shared with the Jazz.

Reception

Honda India received 23,000 booking in less than four months after launch, as a result, the company planned to increase production of the WR-V in India from 3,400 units a month to about 5,000 units a month in order to reduce waiting period.[7] Honda received 45,000 booking since launch in March 2017 and deliveries reached over 29,000.[8] Waiting period for delivery has at one time reached 3 months.[9]

References
  1. "Honda Fit based crossover WR-V starts to sell in March 2017". 7car. 2017-02-06. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
  2. "Honda Launches WR-V Compact SUV, Prices Start from Rs 7.75 Lakh". The Quint. 2017-03-16. Retrieved 2017-03-16.
  3. Jayachandran, Aravind. "Honda WR-V launched in Brazil at BRL 79,400 (15 Mar 2017)". IndianAutosBlog.com. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
  4. "All-New Honda WR-V Launched In India". CarWhoops.
  5. Vig, Pankaj. "Compare Honda WR-V Vs Fiat Avventura Vs Hyundai i20 Active". AutoPortal. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
  6. Chakravarty, Shubhodeep (16 March 2017). "Honda WR-V launched at starting price of Rs 7.75 lakh". Times of India. TIMESOFINDIA.COM. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
  7. "Honda to increase WR-V production to reduce waiting period". The Economic Times. 19 Jul 2017. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
  8. Thakkar, Ketan; Mukherjee, Sharmistha (25 Oct 2017). "Honda crosses over to 20 per cent growth track". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
  9. "PV sales headed for record year, SUVs continue charge in May 2017". Autocar Professional. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
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