Launched yesterday, the 2023 Honda WR-V goes on sale in Malaysia in four variant forms, starting with the base 1.5L S (RM89,900), followed by the 1.5L E (RM95,900) and 1.5L V (RM99,900). The range is completed by the flagship 1.5L RS, which goes for RM107,900.
Earlier this week, Honda Malaysia said that it has received around 2,500 bookings for the brand’s smallest SUV up to the point of introduction, and during the launch said it is aiming to shift 1,300 units of the A-segment/small B-segment offering every month.
All WR-V variants are powered by the same engine, in this case a L15ZF 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated DOHC i-VTEC unit offering 121 PS at 6,600 rpm and a maximum torque of 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm. The mill is the same unit as found in the City and base HR-V S variant, and like in those models, is paired with a CVT here.
Standard fit equipment across all variants includes two front USB ports, a multi-angle reverse camera, power retractable door mirrors and two rear parking sensors. Also common to all versions are a seven-inch Digital Audio touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility and the automaker’s LaneWatch side camera system.
Kit-wise, the entry-level S features halogen headlamps (without an auto feature), black fabric upholstery, digital air-conditioning, a two-speaker audio system and a MID display as part of its instrument cluster, among other things. It, along with the E and V grades, ride on 16-inch five-spoke silver alloys wrapped with 215/60 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance tyres.
The E adds on auto headlights as well as remote engine start, walk-away auto lock, cruise control and a 4.2-inch TFT coloured multi-info display for the instrument cluster. It also bumps up the speaker count by two to bring the total to four.
As for the V, it adds on LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED front fog lamps and LED front turn indicators to the exterior equipment, while the interior adds on a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a switch to leather/fabric combination upholstery with blue contrast stitching. Also finding its way on is a single-zone automatic climate control system and a rear centre armrest.
The top-of-the-line RS adds on exterior kit such as a variant-specific chrome chequered grille and a switch to larger 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels, which are shod with 215/55 Continental UC6 tyres. Inside, the variant gets black headliner and red accent trim as well as red contrast stitching on its leather/fabric combi seats and steering wheel.
Other items unique to the RS are LED sequential turn signals, a Honda Connect telematics system, paddle shifters, alloy pedals, red needles for the speedometer/tachometer (white on the other variants) and two extra speakers to make for a six-speaker audio set-up.
Only the RS and V grades were displayed at the launch, but we’re in the process of getting galleries of the E and S variants, and will run them as gallery posts when we have photos of each. In the meantime, below is a detailed list of the specifications available on each WR-V variant, as well as a first-look walk-around video of the SUV from the launch. Also, read our first drive report on the WRV.
2023 Honda WR-V 1.5 S – RM89,900
Gets as standard:
Mechanicals
- 1.5 litre DOHC i-VTEC engine
- 1,498 cc naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol
- 121 PS at 6,600 rpm, 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm
- Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
- Front-wheel drive
- Mechanical parking brake
- MacPherson strut suspension (front), torsion beam (rear)
- Ventilated brake discs (front), drum (rear)
- 0-100 km/h in 11.0 seconds
- 1,108 kg kerb weight
Exterior
- Halogen headlamps
- Bulbed front turn indicators
- LED taillights
- 16-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, 215/60 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance tyres
- Power-folding door mirrors
- Body-coloured door handles
- Micro pole antenna
Interior
- Smart entry with push-start button
- Urethane multifunction steering wheel, with audio controls
- Tilt steering wheel adjustment
- Analogue instrument cluster with monochrome multi-info display
- White instrument cluster indicator needles
- Power windows with driver’s side auto up/down
- Urethane gear knob
- Black fabric upholstery
- Light grey headliner
- Fabric-covered top centre console armrest
- Manually-adjustable front seats
- Manual climate control system
- Seven-inch Display Audio touchscreen head unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Bluetooth, hands-free telephone (HFT) system
- Two speakers
- Two front USB ports
- 12V accessory socket at rear of centre console
- Two rear parking sensors
- Multi-angle reverse camera
- 16-inch steel spare wheel
- 380 litre boot space
Safety
- Four airbags (front and side)
- Rear ISOFIX child seat anchors
- Vehicle stability control
- ABS with EBD and brake assist
- Hill start assist
- Emergency stop signal
- Seat belt reminder on all seats
- Auto door lock
- Honda LaneWatch side camera system
2023 Honda WR-V 1.5 E – RM95,900
Adds on:
Mechanicals
- 1,111 kg kerb weight
Exterior
- Auto headlights
- Shark fin antenna
Interior
- Remote engine start
- Walk-away auto lock
- Cruise control
- 4.2-inch TFT coloured multi-info display
- Four speakers
Safety
- Rear seat reminder
- Honda Sensing driver assistance suite
- Forward collision warning
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Adaptive cruise control
- Road departure mitigation
- Lane departure warning
- Lane keeping assist
- Automatic high beam
- Lead car departure notification
- Rear seat reminder
2023 Honda WR-V 1.5 V – RM99,900
Adds on:
Mechanicals
- 0-100 km/h in 11.1 seconds
- 1,125 kg kerb weight
Exterior
- LED headlights
- LED daytime running lights
- LED front fog lamps
- LED front turn indicators
Interior
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Leather/fabric combination upholstery with blue contrast stitching
- Leather-covered top centre console armrest
- Single-zone automatic climate control system
- Rear seat centre armrest
2023 Honda WR-V 1.5 RS – RM107,900
Adds on:
Mechanicals
- 0-100 km/h in 11.3 seconds
- 1,145 kg kerb weight
Exterior
- RS chequered pin front grille
- RS badging
- LED sequential front turn indicators
- 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels, with 215/55 Continental UC6 tyres
Interior
- Leather/fabric combination upholstery with red contrast stitching
- Black headliner
- Paddle shifters
- Red instrument cluster indicator needles
- Sport pedals
- Six speakers
Safety
- Six airbags (front, side, side curtain)
- Honda Connect telematics system
GALLERY: 2023 Honda WR-V 1.5 RS
GALLERY: 2023 Honda WR-V 1.5 V
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Syabas tahniah to 32mil rakyat negara tercinta.
PH People Hope , BN Better Nation.
BN menang, rakyat senang.
Masalahnya BN Gomen PM Ismail tak menang
Adeyy.. Menyesal sya letak jawatan piyem
Saya yang talibarut hahaha
nothing special about this car except that civic rear lamp, which is not make civic special too. not everybody likes ketam lamp, but it more beautiful and elegant than current one. if honda brings new brv here, this wrv D.O.A
More B40 like & sapot honda cars ..just like more b40 supporting kjaan Perpaduan day by day.
If u go to where B40 stay…omg..u will find brand new Ativas,Velox,BRV,HRV,high specs 1.5 Myvi,X70,X50.
Now,they make up the bulk of the early birds 2500 WRV bookings.
They have most of the bantuans.Their gaji,they spend on new cars.PMX,high time u divert some bantuans to M40 who r also struggling.
in the current Perpaduan PHBN gomen.
many Subsidi for M40 & B40… so gudjob! Syabass
Would this shakes the position of
“Best sub-100K vehicle” Alza?
But the new BRV also does not stand a chance against the Alza tho. Honda in general is retarded
Compare with BRV & HRV please. WRV much bigger than Ativa.
Only 2 speakers in 90k S version… But have 4 airbags and LaneWatch. Somebody has been trying very very hard, too hard to produce the S from the E variant…
How many time u listen to orchestra in your car?
Overpriced A segment car that is based on third world cheap Honda Brio.
B segment HRV X50
C segment CRV RAV4
D segment Harrier
RM 90k for a 1.5L NA engine topkek. Should be turbocharged at least, or 1.8L.
Waited, waited, waited for the price… 90k …skip
You expected it will be cheaper than City? Haha. We might be living in bolehland but this is not P1 or P2. I guess you’re dreaming in lalaland. You can blame Father P for all other cars being expensive.
Thanks to our shitty currency, blame that on PH Gomen.
Always complain price high no speaker no apple no massage chair no this no that I don’t know la what to say some more go make money buy your luxury car
No wonder Honda Malaysia dont want to bring in the new BRV, the price is overlapping with this overpriced WRV
so you want a car worse than an ativa yet costs more than an ativa? say no more…
Habis lah City Hatch back…
Sorry to say but the 2,500 bookings == 2,500 suckers. We shouldn’t encourage price gouging and spec dilution like what Honda Malaysia is doing but alas the big H has their fervent supporters.
Exorbitant prices for a shit spec car. Honda Malaysia taking all of us for a ride.
The Ativa is a much better buy. This Honda is overpriced
then buy the ativa
Sell so expensive, rear trunk board also don’t have. The car don’t even have the latch/hook for it even if you willing to buy outside.
Imaging whatever things you put in your rear boot will have to be removed everyday.
here’s a thought. imagine buying other car then
I don’t know why people are so surprised about this well received car and judging it because it is priced higher than Ativa.
Toyota did the same with Rm20-30k premium for the same models over Perodua. What more this is a Honda with different characteristics and appeal?
The only thing I find doesn’t make sense is that why this over BRV? This is in competition with its own stablemate the City Hatch in the premium compact segment, while Honda doesn’t have a people mover.
https://paultan.org/2022/11/02/honda-wr-v-officially-launched-in-indonesia-1-5l-na-cvt-suv-sits-below-hr-v-ativa-raize-rocky-rival/
Indonesia only up to rm93k RS.
It is indeed cheaper than the longer and more spacious WR-V.