India is the first market to launch Honda WR-V globally
First model developed by Honda R&D in India along with Honda R&D., Japan
WR-V comes with a host of class leading premium features and best in class fuel efficiency
Chennai, March 21, 2017: Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of passenger cars in India, today introduced its much-anticipated new model, Honda WR-V. The WR-V is an all-new Sporty Lifestyle Vehicle based on Honda’s globally successful Jazz platform. It features a Sporty and Sophisticated exterior design, high quality spacious interiors with advanced equipment, top of the class fuel efficiency, powerful performance and full range of safety features.
WR-V is the first model developed by Honda R&D India along with Honda R&D, Japan, to match the needs and aspirations of young 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.
Speaking at the launch, Mr. Jnaneswar Sen, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, 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.”
“Chennai is one of the most important markets for Honda Cars India, in terms of sales. We are extremely happy to introduce the WR-V in the market. We believe that the car would aptly suit and compliment their lifestyle. We are extremely thankful to our customers in Tamil Nadu and in India at large, for their faith in the brand,” he added.
The WR-V has been developed under the concept of “Refresh for Urban India” which is built around 3 core concepts of Urban Active Lifestyle that is high seating stance & ground clearance, Smart Compact Exterior with Spacious Interior along with Versatility & Utility, Pleasurable high quality interior & class leading fuel efficiency.
EXTERIOR
The new WR-V has a striking road presence with bold looks. It has exclusive day-time-running LED DRL & position lamps and the front grill with solid wing face. All this accentuates its premium appeal with intense, sharp and stunning look. The large glass area offers excellent driver visiblity and sense of space for all occupants.
Key exterior features
Front Solid Wing Chrome Grille
First-in-segment Electric Sunroof with One-Touch Open/Close Function with Auto Reverse
R16 Alloy Wheel design with gunmetal finish
Headlamp Integrated Signature LED DRLs & position lamps
Premium Split Type Rear Combination Lamps
Front Fog Lamps & LED High Mount Stop Lamp Turn Indicator on ORVM
Silver Finished Roof Rail Garnish
Armor like protective body cladding with big tires
High ground clearance
Chrome door handles
INTERIOR
The interior design concept of the new WR-V is “Novelty Urban” that expresses fun, youthfulness, and progressive feeling. The new WR-V comes with 2 interior color 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 luxurious space, which is more than even cars in higher categories.
Key Interior design features
Advanced Multi-information Combination meter with LCD Display, Blue Backlight and silver finish
Eco AssistTM Ambient Rings on Combimeter
User-friendly smart interface for automatic climate control
Sliver finished AC vents, door ornaments, 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
POWERTRAIN
The WR-V adopts the best of Honda’s powertrains to achieve a perfect balance of performance and fuel economy.
Engine Transmission Power Torque Fuel Efficiency
1.5L DOHC i-DTEC Diesel 6 MT 100PS@3600rpm 200NM@1750rpm 25.5 KMPL
Best in Segment
1.2L SOHC i-VTEC
Petrol 5 MT 90PS@6000rpm 110NM@4800rpm 17.5 KMPL
The 5-speed Manual Transmission of petrol WR-V is a newly developed transmission to maximize the performance of WR-V with the 1.2L i-VTEC engine.
KEY SPECIFICATION OF WR-V
Length Width Height Wheelbase Ground Clearance Bootspace
3999 mm 1734 mm 1601 mm 255 mm 188 mm* 363 L
*Minimum ground clearance mentioned is in unladen condition
CHASSIS
The suspension of WR-V has been designed to match the active lifestyle of the customers with greater roll stability and improved rigidity for better handling performance.
Mac-Pherson strut front suspension.
Twisted torsion beam rear suspension
ADVANCED EQUIPMENT
Honda WR-V offers a host of Advanced Interior Equipment that offers information, entertainment and direction for the tech-savvy young Indian customer. Everything that the customer may need to stay connected with the outside world is just a touch away.
17.7cm Advanced Infotainment with audio , video and navigation system – Digipad
In-built Satellite Linked Turn-by-turn Navigation
My storage Internal Media Memory 1.5GB
Mirror Link support for Smartphone Connectivity
Internet access for Browsing, Email and Live Traffic via optional Wifi Receiver
Voice Commands for Media, Navigation and Calling
Smartphone Voice Assistant Activation
Bluetooth for Handsfree Telephone and Audio Streaming Support
AM/FM Digital Radio Tuner, MP3/WAV, i-Pod
Micro SD Card Slots for Maps and Media (2 Nos.) & HDMI-IN port
Steering mounted controls for HFT, Audio, Voice command and Cruise control
Automatic Climate Control with Touch Control Panel
One Push Start/Stop Button with white and red illumination
Honda Smart Key System with Keyless Remote
Cruise Control
Front Centre Armrest with Storage Console
Power Steering (EPS) – Tilt and Telescopic
SAFETY FEATURES
WR-V is equipped with a wide range of Honda’s active and passive safety technologies, which are offered as standard equipment across all variants.
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 rear view camera with guidelines – Only in VX grade
GRADES & COLOURS
The Honda WR-V is offered in two grades S and VX in both Petrol and Diesel variants.
The Honda WR-V is available with a choice of 6 color options: Premium Amber Metallic (New), Modern Steel Metallic, White Orchid Pearl, Carnelian Red Pearl, Alabaster Silver Metallic and Golden Brown Metallic
SALES, SERVICE AND WARRANTY
Deliveries of the Honda WR-V will begin immediately from the HCIL dealer network of 336 facilities in 224 cities across the country. The Honda WR-V will offer complete peace of mind with 3 years / Unlimited Kilometers warranty as standard benefit to the customer. Additionally, customers can opt for Extended Warranty for additional two years / Unlimited kilometers for extra peace of mind.
Honda WR-V Price Ex-showroom Chennai (INR)
Variant Diesel Petrol
VX MT 10,15,400 9,14,500
S MT 8,94,500 7,90,500
ABOUT HONDA CARS INDIA LTD
Honda Cars India Ltd., (HCIL) leading manufacturer of passenger cars in India was established in December 1995 with a commitment to provide Honda’s latest passenger car models and technologies, to the Indian customers. HCIL has two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities at Greater Noida, U.P and Tapukara, Distt. Alwar, Rajasthan.
The company’s product range includes Honda Brio, Honda Jazz, Honda WR-V, Honda Amaze, Honda Mobilio, Honda City, Honda BR-V and the Honda CR-V – which are manufactured in India. The Accord Hybrid is being sold as a CBU imported from Thailand. Honda’s models are strongly associated with advanced design and technology, apart from its established qualities of durability, reliability and fuel-efficiency. The company has a strong sales and distribution network with 336 facilities in 224 cities across spread across the country.
