2023 Honda WR-V Revealed In Indonesia With ADAS

The new WR-V is a completely new car built from scratch unlike the previous model which was based on the Jazz

• The new Honda WR-V looks like a proper crossover and is based on the platform of the Amaze.

• Its interior looks similar to the Amaze featuring an all-black theme and a seven-inch touchscreen.

• Gets ADAS with lane-keep assist, auto emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.

• The new WR-V is powered by the City’s 121PS 1.5-litre petrol engine, gets a CVT as standard.

• India launch expected in 2023.

Honda has revealed the new WR-V SUV in Indonesia. The new generation model of the SUV is based on the the platform of Amaze. In the Indonesian market, it’s available in three variants: E, RS, and RS Sensing, with the RS getting some sportier cosmetic upgrades over the regular version.

How Different Does Its Exterior Look?

The new Honda WR-V looks like a proper SUV-crosser and not just a Jazz that’s jazzed up with body cladding. It has been designed from the ground up, while the previous model was based on the Jazz (that is still on sale in India).

Up front, you have a honeycomb mesh grille with chrome elements flanked by sleek LED headlamps and sequential turn indicators. The sharp-looking front bumper carries a big air dam and LED fog lamps.

Along the sides, you get flared wheel arches and 17-inch alloys. The WR-V is available in six colour options, including a dual-tone red shade with a black roof. The rear profile carries aggressively designed split LED tail lamps and a rugged-looking bumper.

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Premium On The Inside?

The new WR-V’s cabin looks identical to the Amaze. It comes in an all-black interior theme with leather upholstery and soft touch material on the dash. There are red inserts and touches in the RS variant’s cabin

Is It A Bigger SUV?

Yes, slightly. The new WR-V is a bit larger than the existing WR-V, which is sold in India. Here’s a quick size comparison between both of them:

What’s Powering The New WR-V?

Under the hood, the new WR-V uses a 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine, rated at 121PS and 145Nm. That’s the same powertrain that you get on board the fifth-generation City. The SUV gets a CVT as standard.

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Is It Feature-loaded?

The new Honda WR-V will get features such as a seven-inch touchscreen system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, automatic AC, remote key operation (headlights and engine on/off), and push button start-stop.

In terms of safety, the SUV’s loaded with Honda Sensing technology, which is basically Honda speak for ADAS (advanced driver-assistance system). The ADAS suite features lane keep assist, road departure mitigation, adaptive cruise control, auto high beam and automatic emergency braking. Other than that, you also get six airbags and electronic stability control.

What Are The Prices?

Here’s a look at the variant-wise prices in Indonesia:

Now, What’s The India Relation?

Honda hasn’t confirmed it yet but we’re expecting the new generation WR-V to make it to Indian shores. The dimensions and engine will need to be worked on for it to fit in the sub-four-metre SUV segment though.

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It could get a similar feature list including ADAS for the Indian market too and if (and when) launched, it will rival the likes of the Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Maruti Brezza, Tata Nexon and other subcompact SUVs.

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