Honda WR-V interior spied ahead of launch

The interior of the upcoming Honda Jazz-based crossover, the WR-V, has been spotted at dealer’s yard ahead of its launch in mid-March.

Looking at the images it is clear that the WR-V will carry forward the dashboard from the Jazz, with added updates from the new City sedan. So the seven-inch centre touchscreen is larger than the one found in Jazz, the steering wheel mounted controls are present, the instrument cluster is tweaked whereas the capacitive touch climate control is available as well. The WR-V will also have a sunroof, just like the one found in City; inbuilt navigation in the infotainment system along with smartphone connectivity. The ‘magic seats’ from the Jazz, engine start-stop button and cruise control will also be a part of the package in the WR-V.

The Honda WR-V diesel seen here is in the VX trim which will be the top of the line diesel variant. The fascia is dominated by aggressive headlamps with integrated DRLs, there are roof rail and chrome finished handles on the outside. The ORVM gets turn signals and the car is riding on stylish 16-inch alloy wheels.

When launched in India, the WR-V will also borrow the engines fitted in the Jazz. So, the petrol will be the 1.2-litre i-VTEC making 87bhp while the diesel version will get the 1.5-litre i-DTEC motor putting out 98bhp. Transmission options will include a five-speed manual and a CVT for the petrol and a six-speed manual for the diesel.

Expected prices for the WR-V is between Rs 5.80 – 12 lakh, which means it will be competing against the likes of Hyundai i20 Active, Volkswagen Cross Polo, Toyota Etios Cross and the Fiat Avventura Cross as well as the compact crossovers such as  Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and the Ford EcoSport.