The Malaysian launch of the 2023 Honda WR-V looks to be imminent, given the sighting of undisguised units of it on a transporter earlier today. Ahead of its arrival, Honda Malaysia has revealed the number of orders for the brand’s smallest SUV since bookings for it opened on June 12.
Up to yesterday, the company has received 2,500 orders for the model. The reveal also provided a breakdown of orders per variant, confirming our initial suggestion that the WR-V was set to mimic the City hatchback and sedan line-up in terms of variants offered.
The Malaysian WR-V range will be made up of four variants, the largest complement among the ASEAN countries selling the vehicle (Indonesia and Thailand are the others). The range will be made up of the base S, mid-spec E, high-spec V and the range-topping RS.
In terms of percentage, the lion’s share of the orders is for the RS, with around 45% of bookings so far being for it. The V follows closely behind, at 38%, while that for the E stands at around 12%, the remainder being for the base-spec S.
All the WR-V variants will feature the same powertrain as seen on the Indonesian and Thailand market versions, in this case a L15ZF 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated DOHC i-VTEC engine rated at 121 PS and 145 Nm, paired with a CVT. It’s the same setup used in the City models as well as the entry-level variant of the HR-V.
We’ll have more on the WR-V when the time comes, including detailed specifications on all the variants. Until then, check out our review of the WR-V in Thailand to find out what we think of it.
GALLERY: 2023 Honda WR-V RS (Thailand market)
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so will these be made in Melaka too?
Most likely. And with the C-KEK-D quality to boot, too.
Nice
WRV weaknesses
– dated Honda Brio interior from India
– jigsaw puzzle platform vs DNGA
– more fuel hungry >Ativa DCVT
– more expensive price
– not turbocharged
WRV strength
– Civic rear headlamps
– Volvo inspired C-pillar
– bigger 1.5 engine
– non-local brand
Tbh, CKD quality of foreign car brand in malaysia is subpar, thin body shell, rattle everywhere. It’s okay since the products are only for local market, thats why no any export of foreign car manufacturer products since no destination countries would accept malaysian made hahaha
Is normal for plastic to rattle
That’s how keep cost low
What U pay, What U get
my last car from Honda was the Accord, which was made in Melaka plant. It has horrible brake issues that Honda couldn’t solve. I lost count how many trips I had to make to SC when they called saying they found a solution. Garbage. Cant even fix their own cars. And the panels rattles, unlike older imported Honda cars. That was my last Honda.
If that is the case, then why is Porsche willing to CKD the Cayenne here? And upcoming Macan too? Don’t tell me you have been in CKD Porsche too. Stop being so retarded
CKD Toyota is still good quality, little to zero rattle. CKD Honda is the one that is lousy, rattle everywhere just after few months. Less than 1 year got rattling sound already, and it’s not only with City but Civic and Accord also. You try sitting in Corolla and Corolla Cross, it’s very quiet without any rattling sound.
I have a 2020 Civic FC. right now the driver door rattles. I would fix it later when I ave some free time, as I don’t trust SC. I bought this car because I want the power, not for quality. If Toyota equipped the Corolla with 2.0 Dynamic Force engine, I would have bought it..
to change or not to change. that is the question
Just reminder that this car was designed in India for India market only. Stop feeding Honda and they will stop feeding us 3rd rate cars.
That’s a plus. I reckon our roads and weather will be nearer to India than whatever 1st rate country you imagined in your mind.
You know this specific car was actually developed with the Indonesian market in mind right?
Yeah and they prioritize poorer countries first like aformentioned above
Do quick googling before typing, the 2nd gen wrv is not the discontinued indian version wrv eventhough it bears the same name. The 2nd gen is designed by honda’s R&D asia pacific in thailand and the designer is indonesian. Manufactured and developed with ASEAN market in mind
Designed by indonesian? No wonder it already look super outdated inside and out
just like mobile phones, any models designed for the Indian market is…. low spec garbage.
Doesn’t display clearly the price when selling expensive goods is a bad business trend.
the problem is there r many ‘so high’ book w/o knowing price. So for the company, is a good trend. And will keep doing this since so many so high! haha!!
You know why? The more people booking, guess what the price will be?
If RS specs is 100-110k
forget it. everyone will go for Chery Omoda.
Mini SUV – 110k doesnt make sense
Everyone is waiting for the price announcement.
I just got X50 exec, 9xk, very solid and powerful. If this selling below 90k, maybe oklah.but for almost 100k, get x50 better..more luxurious and space. they shld bring the latest brv instead.
Young buyers wil go for it, can impress the gf. If the price range same as city then better think twice bcos city facelift is just around the corner.
wait, impress GF with this car? joking right?
Honda City also a low-tier garbage car
Been informed, it will launch on 13 july. This weekend boleh tengok the car at showroom.
Buy honda car very difficult to claim warranty. Do you have this experience?
yes anyone wanna share their experience?
H brand will sell no matter what. Full stop.
Oh really? hv u heard abt accord & odyssey?
because BLIND FAITH in the brand.
people forget times had changed. Now Honda/Toyota also release crappy cars to fill the cheap, low-cost market.
Pay more for less. Price range is considered expensive when they say the wrv is a competitor to the Ativa.
At this price range its better and ‘bang for your buck’ if you get the proton x50 (more features).
Thats just my opinion, i prefer a car that has more modern technological features at a price range that makes it worthwhile to buy and the x50 is that car.
Just compare the tech features offered by both the wrv and the x50, see who has more.
Nope, proton x50 is no any better, deep down it is chinese car at heart. At least this wrv is a honda and good looking than any geely i mean protong cars
come on, x50 mpi 1.5 turbo 150hp vs Wrv 1.5 NA 115hp, like tht u also dont know which is better? Dsg vs Cvt. B+ Segment vs A+Segment. So what it is Chinese car? Lotus,MG, Volvo, even UK famous BlackCab under Chinaman company. Ur cavemind shld take a flight to Shanghai and see how developed they r..all well ahead …Btw, did u know in 2013 China already sent rocket to the moon?
actually a little disappointed where RS doesnt have e:Hev immd like the honda city