Honda WR-V launched at Rs 7.75 lakh

    The Jazz-based WR-V gets significant styling changes, revised suspension and added equipment; rivals i20 Active and Etios Cross.

    Published On Mar 16, 2017 01:28:00 PM

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    Honda WR-V launched at Rs 7.75 lakh

    Honda has launched its new offering, the WR-V, in India with prices starting at Rs 7.75 lakh, and going up to Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Based on the Jazz hatchback, the WR-V is available in two variants, S and VX, with the option of a 1.2-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engine.

    The cross-hatch gets significant changes that make it look beefier than the Jazz. This is noticeable at the front with its raised bonnet line, thick chrome grille, a contrasting scuff plate, a sculpted bumper and new headlights with daytime running LEDs. Rear-end design too has been heavily modified with new L-shaped-tail lamps, bumper and tailgate.

    A revised suspension and the larger 16-inch wheels and 195/60 profile tyres give the WR-V a ground clearance of 188mm (23mm more than Jazz). The suspension tweak has also resulted in a 25mm increase in the wheelbase.

    The cabin is largely similar to the Jazz's but with a lot more chrome finishing that gives it a premium look. Honda has also added a host of features including a sunroof, the Digipad touchscreen infotainment system (first seen in the City), a front centre armrest, and a reversing camera with multiple views. What's missing though are the Jazz’s multi-folding ‘magic seats’.

    Safety-wise, the WR-V gets anti-lock braking, electronic brake distribution and front dual airbags as standard across the range.

    On the engine front, powertrains options include the 1.2-litre i-VTEC petrol developing 90hp and the 1.5litre i-DTEC diesel developing 100hp with Honda claiming fuel efficiency figures of 17.5kpl and 25.5kpl, respectively. The diesel gets cruise control and an engine start/stop button and is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, while the petrol gets a five-speed manual gearbox. There is no automatic variant currently on offer.

    The WR-V positions itself as a direct competitor to the Hyundai i20 Active, Toyota Etios Cross, Fiat Avventura/Urban Cross and Volkswagen’s Cross Polo. However, sales of these cross-hatches are lacklustre and with the WR-V, Honda hopes to eat into the EcoSport and Brezza sales too.

    Honda WR-V prices (ex-showroom, Delhi)
    VariantPetrolDiesel
    SRs 7.75 lakhRs 8.79 lakh
    VXRs 8.99 lakhRs 9.99 lakh

    Honda WR-V prices (ex-showroom, Navi Mumbai)
    VariantPetrolDiesel
    SRs 7.82 lakhRs 8.86 lakh
    VXRs 9.06 lakhRs 10.07 lakh

    Also read:

    2017 Honda WR-V review

    Honda WR-V image gallery

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