Facelifted Honda WR-V To Debut Soon
The updated cross-hatch appears to get cosmetic upgrades and possibly some new features to keep up with the times
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Going by the spy shots, the update will come with a redesigned front fascia.
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No major revision to the cabin on the cards.
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Likely to get a few additional features.
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To remain mechanically unchanged with its petrol and diesel engines.
Seems like Honda is giving yet another facelift to the WR-V, as it has been spied for the first time. The updated cross-hatch had received a minor facelift in 2020, which gave it subtle cosmetic upgrades, some new features, but with some variant discontinuations.
Going by the spy shots, the facelifted model will get a reworked front fascia. You can spot the new grille with different inserts, sleeker chrome strip above the grille, new projector headlamps with a split LED DRLs pattern, and a redesigned bumper. The alloy wheels and its overall silhouette look identical to the outgoing model.
Inside the cabin, the facelifted WR-V will not get any major revisions to the dashboard layout. We can expect some feature additions onboard, to bring it in line with the much more feature-rich subcompact SUVs. For reference, it currently features full LED lighting, electric sunroof, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, dual airbags, and a rear parking camera.
Mechanically, we’re expecting the crossover to remain unchanged. It currently uses 90PS 1.2-litre petrol and 100PS 1.5-litre diesel engines, paired with 5-speed manual and 6-speed manual transmission, respectively. We’ve been expecting it to get an automatic option for a long time.
The facelifted model will command a premium over the WR-V’s current price range of Rs 9 lakh to Rs 12.20 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It rivals the Hyundai Venue, Mahindra XUV300, Kia Sonet, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Tata Nexon, Toyota Urban Cruiser, Renault Kiger, and Nissan Magnite.
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