Honda WR-V unveiled; India launch in March 2017

Honda has unveiled the new WR-V at the ongoing Sao Paulo motor show. The Honda WR-V is a crossover-hatchback based on the Jazz, and will come to India in March 2017.

 

Up front, Honda’s new crossover gets an aggressive bumper with muscular touches and a prominent chin. The headlights are unlike the Jazz's and come with black inserts. The grille gets a thick chrome band similar to one seen on recent Honda models like the BR-V.

 

Moving on to the sides, the WR-V gets muscular front fenders and body cladding on the wheel arches and  doors that flow on to the bumpers to achieve a rugged, SUV-like look. The doors and the rear fender are shared with the Jazz, but at the back, the WR-V  gets a different tailgate with the license plate placed below on the bumper. The tail-lamps are similar to the units on the Jazz, but there are prominent extensions on the tailgate. The muscular theme continues on the rear bumper, and there's a faux aluminum skid pate and thick body cladding as well. On the inside, Honda has used bits and seating from the Jazz in order to keep costs in check. 

 

Under the hood, the WR-V for India will get the same engine and gearbox options as the standard car. These include the 90hp 1.2-litre, i-VTEC petrol engine, borrowed from the Brio, and the 100hp 1.5-litre Earth Dreams i-DTEC diesel engine like on the City and the Mobilio. Transmission options include a five-speed manual and a CVT gearbox for the petrol motor; the diesel unit is mated to a six-speed manual.

 

With the WR-V's unique front and rear styling, and rugged exterior bits, Honda aims to take its crossover-hatchback game ahead of its rivals and simultaneously take a dig at the booming compact SUV segment which includes models like the Vitara Brezza and the EcoSport. 

 

Here's a detailed look of the Honda WR-V.