Japan has welcomed the Honda WR-V, however this isn’t the identical one that’s at the moment being offered in Malaysia. As an alternative, the Winsome Runabout Car (WR-V) over there’s a renamed model of the Elevate that was first revealed for India again in June this 12 months.

Set to reach in Japanese dealerships in spring 2024, the WR-V is estimated to have a worth that begins from the low two million yen (RM62,084) and will probably be accessible in three variants, particularly X, Z and Z+. Clients there may also have 5 colors to select from, together with a spread of optionally available equipment offered by Honda Entry.

The Japanese carmaker is simply offering preliminary particulars for now, with extra set to be introduced subsequent month. Primarily based on the accessible info, all three variants of the WR-V are powered by a 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four i-VTEC petrol engine, which can doubtless be paired with a CVT to drive the entrance wheels.

This setup is an identical to the one on the Elevate, though the India-spec SUV can be supplied with a six-speed guide. The Elevate’s engine is rated at 121 PS (119 hp or 89 kW) and 145 Nm of torque, and these figures are additionally anticipated to use to the Japan-spec WR-V.

So far as tools goes, the WR-V will probably be supplied with Honda Join telematics in addition to Honda Sensing, the latter consisting of autonomous emergency braking, false begin prevention (entrance and rear), lane departure help, lane protecting help, adaptive cruise management, lead automotive departure notification, visitors signal recognition, computerized excessive beam and parking sensors.

Should you’re questioning how the Japan-spec WR-V stacks up by way of dimension in comparison with our WR-V, the previous measures 4,312 mm lengthy, 1,790 mm extensive, 1,650 mm tall and has a wheelbase spanning 2,650 mm.

The WR-V we’ve got right here is smaller at 4,060 mm lengthy, 1,780 mm extensive, 1,576 mm tall and with a wheelbase of two,485 mm. Boot area can be in favour of the Japan-spec WR-V, which presents 458 litres in comparison with our WR-V’s 380 litres.

Judging by the photographs on Honda Japan’s official web site, the WR-V is analogous in spec to the Elevate, with options comparable to a touchscreen head unit, computerized air-conditioning with rear vents, cloth seat upholstery and a seven-inch multi-info show.

With a worth that begins from the low two million yen (RM62,084), the Japan-spec WR-V isn’t cheaper than the model’s kei automobiles and even the Match (often known as the Jazz), and can doubtless slot in beneath the Freed, Vezel (aka HR-V).

Our WR-V ranges from RM89,900 to RM107,900 on-the-road with out insurance coverage, with Honda Sensing coming normal on three of the 4 accessible variants. What do you consider the Japan-spec WR-V? Do you like it to the model we’ve got right here?

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