Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL) has just
announced the launch of the 2020 WR-V. The new model goes on sale at a base
price of INR 8.50 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). The updated version of the
Jazz-based crossover features some minor cosmetic updates and BSVI-compliant
versions of the earlier motors. The new model locks horns with the likes of
Maruti Vitara Brezza and Hyundai Venue.
The 2020 Honda WR-V features a new
chrome-plated grille with horizontal slats. Even the headlights are new and
carry integrated LED DRLs and projector units. Rounding up the updates for the
front-fascia are the new foglamps. The rear-end comes kitted out with new LED
taillamps and an LED high-mount stop lamp. Other highlights of the styling
package include 16-inch dual-tone diamond-cut alloy wheels and shark-fin
antennae.
The interior stays largely unchanged and
the top-spec version continues to offer a host of features, including a 7-inch
touchscreen AVN system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility,
height-adjustable driver's seat, automatic aircon with touchscreen controls,
multi-function steering wheel, cruise control and electric sunroof. The standard safety kit across all variants
includes dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, front seatbelt reminder, high-speed
alert, speed-sensing door-lock, crash-sensing door-unlock and ISOFIX child seat
restraints.
The 2020 Honda WR-V is on sale with two
BSVI-compliant engine options. One of these is a 1.2-litre iVTEC
naturally-aspirated petrol engine that pumps out 90 PS and 110 Nm. The motor
comes mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. Unlike the BSIV version, CVT is
no longer on offer. The diesel motor on offer is the familiar 1.5-litre iDTEC
unit that produces 100 PS and 200 NM. It comes mated to a 6-speed manual
transmission. The petrol variant offers a claimed fuel efficiency of 16.5 kmpl,
while the oil-burner returns 23.7 kmpl.
2020 Honda WR-V has been launched in two
variants – SV and VX.
