The Honda WR-V is the latest addition to Honda’s lineup in Japan. It is positioned as a budget-friendly SUV-B model, positioned below the Vezel. This model is very similar to the Elevate model for India and will be Honda’s first product in the Japanese market to be imported from India.
The Japanese version of the Honda WR-V is unrelated to the second-generation WR-V currently offered in Southeast Asian markets including Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia. This is evident in its boxier design and better ground clearance.
Externally, the WR-V does not have any changes compared to the Elevate model, except for the different names on the tailgate. The WR-V has a length of 4,312 mm, width of 1,790 mm, and height of 1,650 mm, with a wheelbase of 2,650 mm.
Inside the cabin, the WR-V uses scratch-resistant hard plastic, glossy black accents, and gray fabric seats. The rear passenger space is spacious and the luggage compartment has a large capacity with a flat floor.
Interestingly, the car’s infotainment screen located on the dashboard seems smaller than the 10.25-inch screen of the Elevate model for the Indian market, and it is paired with a basic analog cluster. Additionally, the car will receive various ADAS features as part of the Honda Sensing package.
The Honda WR-V/Elevate is developed at Honda’s Asia Pacific R&D Center in Thailand and is manufactured in Rajasthan, India. The car shares a platform with the Honda City and is powered by a single option – the i-VTEC 1.5L naturally-aspirated petrol engine producing a maximum power of 119 horsepower and torque of 145 Nm.
The Honda WR-V 2024 will be available at dealerships in Japan in spring 2024 with a starting price of 2 million yen (13,240 USD) up to below 2.5 million yen (16,550 USD).
Trang Nguyen (Forum.autodaily.vn)
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