Honda WR-V launched in India; Price starts from INR 7.75 Lakhs

16/03/2017

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of passenger cars in India has launched its highly-awaited new model, Honda WR-V. The WR-V is an all-new sporty lifestyle vehicle based on the globally successful Honda Jazz platform.

The crossover is the first model developed by Honda R&D India along with Honda R&D Japan, to match with the demands and desires of modern Indian customers who are looking for status, comfort and have an active lifestyle. The R&D in India has specifically worked on design & engineering concept suitable for right-hand drive and India-exclusive powertrains.

The Honda WR-V is offered in two variant S and VX and is available with a choice of 6 colour options: Premium Amber Metallic (New), White Orchid Pearl, Modern Steel Metallic, Alabaster Silver Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic and Carnelian Red Pearl.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. Yoichiro Ueno, President and CEO, Honda Cars India Ltd. said, “The fast-evolving Indian market has shown strong demand for compact vehicles that are stylish, comfortable and have premium features. With the launch of the Honda WR-V, we would like to provide joy for recreational usage and comfortable driving for daily use in the city for customers in India. We are confident that WR-V will help us to fortify our premium image in all segments. We are extremely thankful to our customers in India for their faith in the brand.”

The new Honda WR-V has a striking road presence. The chrome front grill with solid wing face along with the headlamp integrated signature LED DRLs & position lamps give it a bold look. The large glass area offers excellent driver visibility and sense of space for all occupants. The all-around black cladding accentuates its crossover characteristics. Both front and rear bumpers sport a silver coloured skid plate. The WR-V also comes with a first-in-segment electric sunroof with one-touch open/close function and auto reverse.

Additional key exterior features include 16-inch alloy wheels in gunmetal finish, split type rear combination lamps, front fog lamps, LED high mount stop lamp, turn indicator on ORVM, silver finished roof rail garnish and chrome door handles.

The new Honda WR-V comes with 2 interior colour themes – Urban Casual: Black and Bluish grey seat fabric and Urban Sophisticated: Black & Silver seat fabric. Based on Honda’s Man Maximum Machine Minimum concept, the WR-V offers a large amount of space.

Key interior design features include Advanced Multi-information combination meter with LCD display, Eco Assist ambient rings on combimeter, user-friendly smart interface for automatic climate control, silver finished AC vents, door ornaments and dashboard ornaments, intelligent storage spaces, front centre armrest designed to fit tablets and iPads USB plug and accessory socket, front console box with separate pocket, 3 cup holders and 4 bottle holders.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Noriake Abe, Chief Operating Officer, Regional Operations (Asia & Oceania), Honda Motor Co., Ltd. said, “The WR-V is an all-new premium model in the Honda family and features the brand’s global DNA. Based on Honda’s most successful platform world-wide, WR-V has the best of Honda technology and design. India is the first country to manufacture and launch the Honda WR-V in the world which is testimony to Honda Motor Company’s commitment to the Indian market.”

The all-new Honda WR-V is offered with both petrol and diesel engines. The WR-V diesel is powered by a 1.5L DOHC iDTEC engine that generates 100PS of power and a torque of 200 Nm. This engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. Honda claims a fuel mileage of 25.5 kmpl.

The Honda WR-V petrol is provided with a 1.2L SOHC iVTEC engine which produces 90 PS of power and 110 Nm of torque. The company claims a fuel economy of 17.5 kmpl. This engine is coupled with a newly developed 5-speed manual transmission to maximise the performance.

Honda has also tweaked the suspension of WR-V to match the active lifestyle of the customers, thus providing high ground clearance, greater roll stability and improved rigidity for better handling performance.

The WR-V comes with Honda’s Digipad – a 17.7cm Advanced Infotainment system which has features like In-built Satellite-Linked Turn-by-turn Navigation, Internal Media Memory of 1.5GB, Mirror Link support for Smartphone Connectivity, Internet access for browsing, email and live traffic via optional Wifi receiver, Smartphone Voice Assistant Activation, Voice Commands for media, navigation and calling, Bluetooth for handsfree telephone and audio streaming support, AM/FM Digital Radio Tuner, MP3/WAV, i-Pod, two Micro SD card slots for maps and media, HDMI-IN port, steering mounted controls for HFT, audio and voice command.

Among other features the WR-V is also equipped with Automatic Climate Control with Touch Control Panel, Honda Smart Key System with Keyless Remote, Electronic Power Steering (EPS) – Tilt and Telescopic. One Push Start/Stop Button with white and red illumination and Cruise Control are available only for the diesel version.

WR-V is equipped with a wide range of Honda’s active and passive safety technologies, which are provided as standard equipment across all variants. These include Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACETM) Body Structure, Dual SRS front airbags, Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Impact mitigating front head rest, Pedestrian injury mitigation technology, Intelligent Pedal (Brake Over-Ride System), Multi-angle rearview camera with guidelines.

Deliveries of the Honda WR-V will begin immediately. The crossover comes with 3 years/Unlimited Kilometres warranty as standard. Additionally, customers can opt for Extended Warranty for 2 years/Unlimited kilometres for extra peace of mind.

Honda WR-V Price (India):

Honda WR-V S Petrol : INR 7.75 Lakhs
Honda WR-V VX Petrol: INR 8.99 Lakhs
Honda WR-V S Diesel: INR 8.79 Lakhs
Honda WR-V VX Diesel : INR 9.99 Lakhs
Prices are ex-showroom Delhi.

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Honda WR-V Brochure:

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Honda WR-V Dimensions:

Length: 3999 mm
Width: 1734 mm
Height: 1601 mm
Wheelbase: 2555 mm
Ground Clearance: 188 mm
Kerb Weight Petrol: 1087 kg (S), 1104 kg (VX)
Kerb Weight Diesel : 1176 kg (S), 1204 kg (VX)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 40 litres
Seating Capacity: 5
Boot Space: 363 litres

Honda WR-V Petrol Engine Specifications:

Type: 4 Cylinder, SOHC i-VTEC
Displacement: 1199 cc
No. of Valves: 16
Power: 90 PS @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 110 Nm @ 4800 rpm
Transmission: Manual, 5 forward and 1 reverse
Fuel Efficiency: 17.5 kmpl

Honda WR-V Diesel Engine Specifications:

Type: 4 Cylinder, DOHC i-DTEC
Displacement: 1498 cc
No. of Valves: 16
Power: 100 PS @ 3600 rpm
Torque: 200 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Transmission: Manual, 6 forward and 1 reverse
Fuel Efficiency: 25.5 kmpl

Honda WR-V Steering and Suspension Specifications:

Steering Type: Collapsible Electric Power Assisted
Turning Radius: 5.3 m
Front Suspension: McPherson Strut, Coil Spring
Rear Suspension: Twisted Torsion Beam, Coil Spring
Anti-Roll Bar: Torsion bar Type