Verdict
At RM89,900, the Honda WR-V DG4 is the cheaper choice and its 121 hp edges the facelift’s 119 hp, yet both return a rated 6.0 L/100 km, reach 100 km/h in 11.0 seconds and carry 380 litres of luggage. The RM94,900 Honda WR-V DG4 Facelift asks RM5,000 more for 17-inch black alloys, a 10-inch display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, remote and push-button start, plus adaptive cruise control. For Malaysian buyers, the facelift’s cabin convenience is the real reason to spend more.
Pick the Honda WR-V DG4 if RM5,000 savings and its 121 hp output matter more than newer cabin technology.
Pick the Honda WR-V DG4 Facelift if you want wireless phone connectivity, adaptive cruise control and 17-inch black alloys.
Key differences
- Price: RM89,900 versus RM94,900
- Power: 121 hp versus 119 hp
- Height: 1,576 mm versus 1,608 mm
- Weight: 1,108 kg versus 1,105 kg
- Wheels: 16-inch alloy wheels versus 17-inch black alloy wheels
- Display audio: 7.0-inch wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto versus 10-inch wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
DG4
- RM5,000 lower purchase price
- 121 hp, versus 119 hp
- LED daytime running lights plus front and rear foglamps
- 16-inch alloys instead of 17-inch black alloys
- 7.0-inch display uses wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- No remote engine start, push-button start or adaptive cruise control listed
DG4 Facelift
- 10-inch display audio with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Remote engine start and push-button start
- Adaptive cruise control and 17-inch black alloy wheels
- Costs RM5,000 more
- Power is down by 2 hp at 119 hp
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM89,900✓ | RM94,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 121 hp✓ | 119 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 73 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | CVT | CVT |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 11.0 seconds | 11.0 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 6.0 L/100 km | 6.0 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,060 mm | 4,060 mm |
| Width | 1,780 mm | 1,780 mm |
| Height | 1,576 mm | 1,608 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,485 mm | 2,485 mm |
| Weight | 1,108 kg | 1,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres | 380 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R16 | 215/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 215/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | 16" Space Saver | 16" Steel Spare |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | — |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 17" Black Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 17" Black Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Electric Power Steering |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side | Dual Front and Side Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | — |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | ISOFIX i-Size |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | Yes, with CMBS |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front and Rear |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Halogen |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Fabric |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | — |
| Audio | 7.0" Display Audio Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 2 Speakers | 10" Display Audio with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | — | Four Windows |
| Engine Start | — | Remote Engine Start, Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle | Yes, Multi-angle with LaneWatch |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | — |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | Free Labour for Five Times within 100,000 km or Five Years | 5-year unlimited-mileage warranty; free labour for up to 5 services (100,000 km/5 years) |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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DG4 vs DG4 Facelift FAQ
Is the Honda WR-V DG4 or Honda WR-V DG4 Facelift better?
The Honda WR-V DG4 Facelift is better equipped, adding a 10-inch wireless smartphone-ready display, remote start and adaptive cruise control. The Honda WR-V DG4 is the better buy if the RM5,000 saving and 121 hp output matter most.
What is the price difference?
The Honda WR-V DG4 costs RM89,900 and the Honda WR-V DG4 Facelift costs RM94,900, a difference of RM5,000.
Do the Honda WR-V DG4 and Honda WR-V DG4 Facelift perform differently?
Not significantly on the quoted figures. Both use a 1,498 cc petrol engine, CVT and front-wheel drive, produce 145 Nm, reach 100 km/h in 11.0 seconds and have a rated 6.0 L/100 km fuel economy. The DG4 has 121 hp; the facelift has 119 hp.