Honda had launched the Elevate SUV in the Indian market in September 2023. The SUV is based on the new City platform and comes with segment leading cabin space. The Japanese automaker has now unveiled the new SUV in the home country. However, the new Elevate has been called the new Honda WR-V in Japan. The SUV carries the same design language and powertrain options as the India-spec model.
The exterior of the new Honda WR-V looks exactly similar to the Elevate on sale in our market. It comes with a boxy design with a raised bonnet and squared-off wheel arches along with prominent cladding all-around the body. The front fascia gets a wide mesh grille with chromed bar connecting the LED headlamps with LED daytime running lights. The lower bumper has wider air intake, silver skid plate and LED fog lamp.
The SUV rides on 17-inch alloy wheels. The Japanese-spec model will be offered in 3 variants – X, Z and Z+ and in total of 5 colours – Illumina Red Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Crystal Black Pearl, Gold Brown Metallic and Meteoroid Grey Metallic.
Similar to the India-spec Elevate, the new Honda WR-V for Japan will come with ADAS tech with features like collision mitigation brake, false start prevention function, false rear start prevention function, short-distance collision mitigation brake, pedestrian accident reducing steering, road departure prevention function, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping support system, preceding vehicle start notification function, sign recognition function, auto high beam and parking sensor system.
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The new Honda WR-V misses out on electrically adjustable single-pane sunroof and wireless charger, which are available in the India-spec Elevate. It comes equipped with an all-black interior scheme with dashboard layout similar to the India-spec model. The SUV gets a free-standing touchscreen infotainment system with connectivity options, automatic climate control, lane-watch camera, multi-functional steering wheel, rear aircon vents and reverse camera with sensors.
The new Honda WR-V is powered by a tried & tested 1.5-litre 4-cylinder naturally-aspirated petrol engine that churns out a maximum power output of 121bhp and a peak torque of 145Nm. Power is transmitted to the front wheels via a CVT automatic unit. However, the India-spec model is also available with a 6-speed manual gearbox.
