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Honda WR-V

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)

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.[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 89 hp and 110 Nm 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 99 hp and 200 Nm 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 3.0 in 2022 (similar to 2014 Euro NCAP rating systems).[12]

Second generation (DG4; 2022)

The second-generation WR-V was launched in Indonesia on 2 November 2022.[3][18][19] It was initially previewed by the 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 (rated 207 mm for the Malaysian market), raised by 32 mm from the previous generation.[24]

Exports from Indonesia commenced on 28 February 2023, while local assembly in Malaysia commenced in June 2023.[25]

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 at 6,600 rpm and 145 Nm of torque at 4,300 rpm. There is no diesel engine option for this generation.[26]

Markets

Indonesia

Honda introduced the WR-V in the Small SUV segment on November 2, 2022,[27] It is intended to be the primary rival to the Toyota Raize.[28] In Indonesia, the second-generation WR-V is offered in E and RS trim levels, both initially only available with CVT.[29] Honda Sensing active safety system along with the LaneWatch camera system is available as an option for the RS trim.[30] The 6-speed manual transmission option was added for the E trim on 19 May 2023.[17]

The RS trim receives an update on 5 February 2026 at the 33rd Indonesia International Motor Show.[31]

Thailand

The second-generation WR-V was launched on 10 March 2023 in Thailand. Imported from Indonesia, it is offered in SV and RS trim 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 in a sole RS trim with CVT and Honda Sensing as standard.[34]

Malaysia

The WR-V was previewed for the Malaysian market on 21 June 2023.[35] It was officially launched on 13 July 2023 as the replacement to the BR-V in the local line-up.[36] It is available in four trim levels: S, E, V and RS; all variants are powered with the 1.5-litre L15ZF engine paired with CVT transmission.[37] 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 all trim levels except the base S trim.[38] At its launch, Honda Malaysia targeted sales of 1,300 units per month with 2 to 3-month waiting period.[39]

Indonesia

Honda introduced the WR-V in the Small SUV segment on November 2, 2022,[27] It is intended to be the primary rival to the Toyota Raize.[28] In Indonesia, the second-generation WR-V is offered in E and RS trim levels, both initially only available with CVT.[29] Honda Sensing active safety system along with the LaneWatch camera system is available as an option for the RS trim.[30] The 6-speed manual transmission option was added for the E trim on 19 May 2023.[17]

The RS trim receives an update on 5 February 2026 at the 33rd Indonesia International Motor Show.[31]

Thailand

The second-generation WR-V was launched on 10 March 2023 in Thailand. Imported from Indonesia, it is offered in SV and RS trim 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 in a sole RS trim with CVT and Honda Sensing as standard.[34]

Malaysia

The WR-V was previewed for the Malaysian market on 21 June 2023.[35] It was officially launched on 13 July 2023 as the replacement to the BR-V in the local line-up.[36] It is available in four trim levels: S, E, V and RS; all variants are powered with the 1.5-litre L15ZF engine paired with CVT transmission.[37] 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 all trim levels except the base S trim.[38] At its launch, Honda Malaysia targeted sales of 1,300 units per month with 2 to 3-month waiting period.[39]

Safety

Japanese, Singaporean and South American market WR-V (DG5; 2024)

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 went on sale in early 2024 as an imported unit from India.[40]

The Elevate was also launched in Brazil, where it is assembled domestically, as the second-generation WR-V on 16 October 2025 after a three-year hiatus in the use of the nameplate.[41]

Sales

External links

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