The Honda WR-V is a

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manufactured by

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since 2017 and mainly sold for

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s. 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. 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). According to Honda, the name "WR-V" stands for "Winsome Roundabout Vehicle". __TOC__

First generation (GL; 2017)

Overview

The first-generation WR-V was launched in Brazil on 15 March 2017 and India on 16 March. 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 . The model received a

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in 2020, first launched in India and then in South America. In 2022, sales ended in Brazil. Production continued for export.

Powertrains

In India, the first-generation WR-V was available in both

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and

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engine options that were shared with the Jazz. The petrol unit is a 1.2-litre '' L12B''

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engine that produced and of torque, paired to a 5-speed

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, while the diesel unit is a

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1.5-litre '' N15A1'' i-DTEC four-cylinder engine that produced and of torque, paired to a 6-speed manual transmission. 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

File:2017 Honda WR-V rear.jpg, Rear view (pre-facelift) File:Honda WR-V in South Africa 1 (cropped).jpg, 2020–2022 WR-V (facelift) File:Honda WR-V in South Africa 2 (cropped).jpg, Rear view (facelift)

Safety

The first-generation WR-V in its most basic Latin American configuration with 2 airbags, UN127 pedestrian safety standard and ESC received a 1-star safety rating from

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in 2022 (similar to 2014

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rating systems).

Second generation (DG4; 2022)

Overview

The second-generation WR-V was launched in Indonesia on 2 November 2022. It was initially previewed by the concept car showcased at the 28th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show on 11 November 2021. Its camouflaged production form was later showcased at the 29th iteration of the show on 11 August 2022. 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. The ground clearance was measured at , raised by from the previous generation. File:2022 Honda WR-V RS with Honda Sensing 1.5 DG4 (20221105) 02.jpg, 2022 WR-V RS with Honda Sensing (DG4, Indonesia) File:2022 Honda WR-V E 1.5 DG4 interior (20221105).jpg, 2022 WR-V E interior (Indonesia) File:Honda SUV RS Concept front view.jpg, The SUV RS Concept which previewed the second-generation WR-V

Powertrains

The second-generation WR-V is powered by a 1.5-litre '' L15ZF''

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i-VTEC four-cylinder petrol engine that produced at 6,600 rpm and of torque at 4,300 rpm. There is no diesel engine option for this generation.

Markets

Indonesia

In Indonesia, the second-generation WR-V is offered in E and RS grade levels, both only available with CVT.

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active safety system along with the LaneWatch camera system is available as an option for the RS grade.

Sales

References

External links

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