Honda WR-V – Brazilian version detailed, out in March

Honda WR-V – Brazilian version detailed, out in March

Honda has revealed initial specifications of its new WR-V, which was unveiled at the 2016 Sao Paulo International Motor Show last November. The compact crossover – based on the Jazz – is slated to make its Brazilian market debut in March before heading on to other South American markets later in the year.

The automaker says the “Winsome Runabout Vehicle” – which measures in at four metres long, 1.73 metres wide and 1.6 metres tall, with a 2.55 metre-long wheelbase – will offer all the necessary versatility of an SUV for urban use. Relevant figures include a 207 mm running height and good angles of approach and departure, at 21º and 33º respectively.

For Brazil, the WR-V will be powered by a 1.5 litre i-VTEC FlexOne engine, which is paired with an Earth Dreams CVT unit equipped with a torque converter. With ethanol, the mill generates 116 hp at 6,000 rpm and 150 Nm of twist at 4,800 rpm, and when fueled with gasoline, output numbers are 115 hp at 6,000 rpm and 149 Nm at 4,800 rpm.

Honda WR-V – Brazilian version detailed, out in March

According to the company, the WR-V was developed based on the research of customer needs in South America, and the result is a “tough and urban” SUV design that also delivers in terms of practicality.

The WR-V’s rear axle is based on that found on the HR-V, but has been redeveloped for the application here and brings high stiffness for increased comfort and handling.

The SUV also features an electric power steering developed specifically for it, with a turning radius of 5.3 metres. It rides on dedicated 16-inch alloy wheels and tyres designed for it, with the unique195/60 tyres said to provide comfort and low vibration.

Honda WR-V – Brazilian version detailed, out in March

Inside, the cabin largely resembles that seen on the Jazz, though Brazilian buyers will have two trim colour options to pick from, in this case black/silver and black/orange. The brand’s Magic Seat system – badged for that market as ULTRa Seats (Utility Long Tall Refresh) – is to be found.

Series production of the WR-V will take place at the automaker’s Sumaré factory in Sao Paulo, which also builds the Civic, HR-V, City and Jazz (known as the Fit in that market) for Brazil.

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Comments

  • Bernard on Feb 03, 2017 at 4:14 pm

    Winsome? Earth dreams? Hahahahahahahahah

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    • Earth Dreams on Feb 03, 2017 at 5:22 pm

      Continue slaughtering T-virus

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    • AutoFrenz (the original) on Feb 03, 2017 at 8:06 pm

      Wow winsome some more…my friend will surely change his name from winston chong to winsome chong..win win maaa…

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      • Kunta Kinte on Feb 04, 2017 at 2:54 pm

        This car come here sure be RM100k. Then we all can be syukur for low car prices and low fuel prices.

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  • A smaller engined HRV with City interior. Cost cutting model kah?

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  • Hermit on Feb 03, 2017 at 4:23 pm

    Honda please sell here between RM76k to RM85k

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 7 Thumb down 14
    • All That on Feb 03, 2017 at 10:56 pm

      The difference between the starting price range of BRV & HRV is 20K.

      WRV being positioned lower than BRV hopefully “wishful thinking” starts at 65K.

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  • common sensor on Feb 03, 2017 at 5:00 pm

    Is it not a Jazz with new front and rear plus roof-rail and many side mouldings? Interior is very much Jazz carry-over ..

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  • Shark on Feb 03, 2017 at 5:04 pm

    They should just patented the RV nomenclature.

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  • Anything But Toyota, Greedy Honda on Feb 03, 2017 at 5:24 pm

    SOHC? Lol. That’s like having only one testicle

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 24 Thumb down 6
    • Only Honda on Feb 03, 2017 at 9:22 pm

      Why do u need to care sohc or dohc ? Even its sohc, can smoke the same segment car easily
      .so who care ?

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      • Exhat on Feb 04, 2017 at 8:51 am

        Lol it is like to have side exhaust. The thing is not at centre

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      • Myvi murah on Feb 04, 2017 at 7:42 pm

        Hahaha , can smoke the same segment car easily , my myvi easily tapow new city

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  • mistake on Feb 03, 2017 at 6:25 pm

    honda has made the mistake, this sould be hrv in the first place…it looks better and more manly than the hrv to me

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 7 Thumb down 2
  • transformer on Feb 03, 2017 at 6:44 pm

    why first impression from front view reminds me of Avanza(2016) ???

    Honda sure need to remove this chief engineer and assign BR-V or HR-V take over. Those 2 model “brilliant”(Jeremy Clarkson)

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  • Bapak Bangkrut Nusantara on Feb 03, 2017 at 9:06 pm

    Win some. loose some. LOL

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    • Borneo Darul Seram on Feb 03, 2017 at 9:07 pm

      Don’t forget also to keep on circling the roundabout. ohwai

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  • I’m getting annoyed with the fact that Honda simply jacks up small A-segment and B-segment hatchbacks and call them SUVs. The CR-V was a good SUV to start with and the HR-V a cool, stylish small SUV. But I really started getting irritated with the crapmobile that is the BR-V and now this disgusting WR-V.

    Will they jack up an Accord and call it an AR-V?

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