Honda WRV

Overview

India is considered as one of the biggest markets for the subcompact SUVs and crossovers worldwide. And this makes every other automotive manufacturer die to get a substantial slice of pie in this segment. The Japanese auto giant Honda with the launch of WR-V, forayed into the profitable subcompact SUV segment. The company so far has managed to dispatch promising number of units and still banking strongly with stylish looks, upmarket interiors and fuel-efficient engines of this vehicle.

The 2017 Honda WR-V is based on Honda Jazz platform and looks completely different from outside. WR-V gets an aggressive face with elements like a large bumper, large radiator grille with chrome accents, muscular lines on the bonnet and headlamps with black inserts. Side profile gets sporty pronounced wheel arches along with diamond cut alloy wheels that enhances its muscular appeal. The rear end features L-shaped wrap around tail-lamps, new bumper, and faux skid plate. Honda WR-V is available in 6 colours namely Alabaster Silver, Modern Steel Metallic, Carnelian Red, Carnelian Red Pearl, Premium Amber and Golden Brown Metallic.

Inside the cabin, Honda WR-V gets all-black interior theme and the design of the dashboard is carried over from Honda Jazz. The driver’s seat is height adjustable while the seats are very comfy and covered with fabric upholstery that seems to be pretty nice. Most of the elements are carried forward from Jazz such as all-black dashboard along with chrome accents, instrument cluster, and touch-sensitive climate control. The feature list of WR-V includes 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with WiFi, USB-port, AUX-In and Android Auto with multi-view rear parking camera, cruise control, keyless entry and push-button start among others. In terms of safety, Honda WR-V is equipped with dual airbags, ABS with EBD which is standard across the range.

Sharing the platform with Jazz, Honda WR-V derives its power from the similar set of engines as seen in Jazz. Its 1.2L petrol i-VTEC engine can produce power output of 89bhp and peak torque of 110Nm. The 1.5L diesel motor, on the other hand, can generate power of 99bhp and peak torque of 200Nm. Transmission option includes 5-speed and 6-speed manual.

Currently, Honda WR-V is being offered in two trims S and VX. Its base model has been tagged at Rs. 7.78 lakh for petrol while Rs. 8.82 lakh for the diesel version. The top end variants of petrol and diesel engine get the price tag of Rs. 9.0 lakh and Rs. 10.0 lakh (ex-showroom) respectively. The sub-compact SUV currently locks horns with Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and Ford EcoSport in the segment.