Honda WRV Crossover launched at price of Rs. 7.75 lakh

Honda has authoritatively launched the WRV SUV in India with a beginning sticker price of INR 7.75 lakhs for the base petrol form. The diesel variation of WR-V begins at INR 8.79 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi). It depends on premium hatchback Jazz and conveys heaps of increments to give it a select character. Honda WR-V is accessible in 2 grades – S and VX. It would contend with any semblance of Ford EcoSport, Hyundai Creta and Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza.

Globally, the Honda WRV will be introduced as replacement to the Fit Twist model. In India, the vehicle will be positioned against the Maruti Vitara Brezza, Hyundai i20 Activ and the Fiat Avventura. Designed on Jazz platform, the sub-4 metre SUV carries an aggressive stance and crossover-ish looks. Some of its design elements have been carried over from the Jazz hatchback. Features such as new body cladding, high ground clearance, larger alloys, roof rails and larger redesigned grille jazzed up its sporty appearance. Though, the rear profile seems inspired by the  CR-V.
Other than sharing its stage and styling components, the WRV will likewise get the motor lineup from the Jazz hatchback. The 1.2-liter i-VTEC will be the petrol unit, and the diesel adaptation will have a 1.5-liter i-DTEC engine. Furthermore, the hybrid could likewise get an all the more effective 1.5-liter i-VTEC motor. With respect to transmission alternatives, Honda may offer a 5-speed manual and a CVT programmed unit. In Indian market, the new Honda hybrid will be opened underneath BR-V SUV both as far as situating and evaluating.

Honda WRV Launch Date

Initially saw at the most recent year's Sao Paula Auto Show in Brazil, Honda WRV may go marked down in India on March 16, 2017.

Honda WRV Price in India

The Jazz based hybrid will sit beneath the BR-V, and go up against any semblance of Hyundai i20 Active, Ford EcoSport, VW Cross Polo, and so forth. Accordingly, the evaluating is probably going to be parallel to the opposition. That said the evaluated Honda WRV cost in India will run between Rs 7 lakh to Rs 10 lakh.

Honda WRV Exterior 

Sitting on the Jazz stage, the WRV subcompact hybrid shows up a tough and sportier symbol of its hatchback kin. That said it is required to highlight new front styling with a powerful guard and etched jaw. The smokeed headlamp bunch with dark additions and another grille with thick chrome band, reminiscent of Honda BR-V.

The side profile will be embellished by SUV-like components, for example, solid bumpers, cladded wheel curves and entryways. Hints of likeness with Jazz are obvious around back bumper and entryways. Towards the back, the auto will don Jazz-motivated tail-light, raise guard with fake aluminum slip plate and thick body cladding.

Honda WRV Interior

Lodge configuration seems to be indistinguishable to the Jazz, including chrome complements on dashboard, handbrake and air-con vents. The seat will be wrapped with new upholstery. As far as space, the SUV will be very open obligingness the 2.60 meter long wheelbase, vouching for agreeable room. Honda may put water evidence floor tangles in the gear region on the Brazil-spec show Fit Twist. In any case, the India-bound model may without them.

Honda WRV Specifications

Petrol	1.2-litre i-VTEC Petrol
Maximum Power	88.8bhp @ 6,000rpm
Maximum Torque	109Nm @ 4,500rpm
Diesel	1.5-litre i-DTEC Diesel
Maximum Power	98.6bhp @ 3,600rpm
Maximum Torque	200Nm @ 1,750rpm
Transmission	5-speed Manual, 6-speed Manual & CVT

The Brazil-spec new Honda hybrid will have an alternate nameplate, Fit Twist and will accompany a 1.5 liter i-VTEC FLexOne motor. While running on petrol this engine will produce a pinnacle force of 115bhp and 149Nm, and on ethanol it will make 116bhp and 150Nm. Transmission choices will incorporate a 5-speed manual and a discretionary CVT unit.

Then again, the India-bound model may come fitted with Honda's 1.2 liter i-VTEC petrol motor making power worth 88.8bhp at 6,000rpm and 109Nm of torque at 4,500rpm. The diesel model will source its energy from a 1.5 liter i-DTEC process obtained from the Honda Amaze. This oil burner will convey 98.6bhp at 3,600rpm and 200Nm of torque at 1,750rpm. The hybrid will accompany a decision of three gearbox alternatives – a 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual (well on the way to be offered with the diesel show) and a CVT.

Honda WRV Mileage

Anticipated that would get control from the 1.2 liter i-VTEC motor, the petrol WRV may offer a mileage of 16kmpl in city conditions and 19kmpl on expressways. Diesel rendition is probably going to be more fuel effective, and can return 24kmpl

Honda WRV Features:

Exterior 

• New front grille 
• Smoked headlamps 
• Plastic cladding on bumpers and wheel arches 
• Scruff plates Roof rails 
• Clear lens tail-lamps

 Interior

• New seat upholstery 
• Long wheelbase (2.06m) 
• Water proof floor mats