FiestaST
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New HR-V looks dope.
Should be a good seller in Euro-land markets.
WRT SA that is another story.
Should be a good seller in Euro-land markets.
WRT SA that is another story.
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Honda WR-V (Jazz-based crossover)
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I agree the new HRV looks amazing inside and outside. I really appreciate the fact that honda hasn't decided to put the climate control settings in sub menus in the infotainment. Would be interesting to see how it will be priced locally . In terms of space it's very close to the segment above so I think maybe it'll undercut that segment slightly.
TheChamp
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Honda to their credit are trying hard not to saddle the customer with unnecessary and troublesome technology, they have resisted the need to turbocharge their engines and even where they did they kept the power output modest for reliability.
FiestaST
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Still surprised you have not seen one dude, that & the Ayga.
I saw a poverty spec one on my morning run today. Didn't have my phone with me, hence no pic.
TheChamp
Honorary Master
It should be a matter of time before an unsuspecting housewife trades their Jazz for one, whatever happens I just wish to be spared from the Agya.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Long-term intro: Honda WR-V 1,2 Elegance
Where the WR-V does falter is in the performance department. Given it is sourcing power from a small, naturally aspirated 1,2-litre four-pot mill, good for 66 kW and 110 N.m, there is no expectation for it to feel in line with a Civic Type R; yet, after driving it around for a month, I understood why the brand opted to omit a claimed 0-100 km/h time (something we will endeavour to test in our three months with the vehicle). Although it’s a free-revving engine, there is a minimal urgency when you boot the throttle. Pairing this with the stiff and somewhat flimsy five-speed gear shifter, I’ve found the WR-V’s drive unsatisfactory.
The crossover shines in comfort levels, though, like most Indian-built products. Its 2 555 mm wheelbase, 188 mm ground clearance, thick profile tyres and front MacPherson strut and rear torsion beam suspension setup deliver a supple ride over the bumpiest roads in Cape Town’s southern suburbs.
Upon first inspection, the Honda WR-V is a straight-forward package; it doesn’t over-promise and, despite my criticisms regarding the engine’s performance, it is a charming little car. With the strength of the Honda badge and the success of the BR-V behind it, it will be interesting to witness how it fares in this hotly contested segment.
Fast Facts
Model:Honda WR-V 1,2 Elegance
Price:R319 900
Engine:1,2-litre, four-cylinder
Power:66 kW @ 6000 r/min
Torque:110 N.m @ 4800 r/min
0-100 km/h:N/A
Top Speed:N/A
Fuel Consumption:7,70 litres per 100 km
CO2:149 g/km (claimed)
Transmission:5-speed manual
www.carmag.co.za
Where the WR-V does falter is in the performance department. Given it is sourcing power from a small, naturally aspirated 1,2-litre four-pot mill, good for 66 kW and 110 N.m, there is no expectation for it to feel in line with a Civic Type R; yet, after driving it around for a month, I understood why the brand opted to omit a claimed 0-100 km/h time (something we will endeavour to test in our three months with the vehicle). Although it’s a free-revving engine, there is a minimal urgency when you boot the throttle. Pairing this with the stiff and somewhat flimsy five-speed gear shifter, I’ve found the WR-V’s drive unsatisfactory.
The crossover shines in comfort levels, though, like most Indian-built products. Its 2 555 mm wheelbase, 188 mm ground clearance, thick profile tyres and front MacPherson strut and rear torsion beam suspension setup deliver a supple ride over the bumpiest roads in Cape Town’s southern suburbs.
Upon first inspection, the Honda WR-V is a straight-forward package; it doesn’t over-promise and, despite my criticisms regarding the engine’s performance, it is a charming little car. With the strength of the Honda badge and the success of the BR-V behind it, it will be interesting to witness how it fares in this hotly contested segment.
Fast Facts
Model:Honda WR-V 1,2 Elegance
Price:R319 900
Engine:1,2-litre, four-cylinder
Power:66 kW @ 6000 r/min
Torque:110 N.m @ 4800 r/min
0-100 km/h:N/A
Top Speed:N/A
Fuel Consumption:7,70 litres per 100 km
CO2:149 g/km (claimed)
Transmission:5-speed manual
Long-term intro: Honda WR-V 1,2 Elegance - CAR Magazine
The Honda WR-V is exactly what Honda needed in its local line-up to compete against Far Eastern manufacturers offering budget Indian-sourced crossovers that fall under that country’s sub-four-metre segment.
www.carmag.co.za
I must say it looks nice in red.Long-term intro: Honda WR-V 1,2 Elegance
Where the WR-V does falter is in the performance department. Given it is sourcing power from a small, naturally aspirated 1,2-litre four-pot mill, good for 66 kW and 110 N.m, there is no expectation for it to feel in line with a Civic Type R; yet, after driving it around for a month, I understood why the brand opted to omit a claimed 0-100 km/h time (something we will endeavour to test in our three months with the vehicle). Although it’s a free-revving engine, there is a minimal urgency when you boot the throttle. Pairing this with the stiff and somewhat flimsy five-speed gear shifter, I’ve found the WR-V’s drive unsatisfactory.
The crossover shines in comfort levels, though, like most Indian-built products. Its 2 555 mm wheelbase, 188 mm ground clearance, thick profile tyres and front MacPherson strut and rear torsion beam suspension setup deliver a supple ride over the bumpiest roads in Cape Town’s southern suburbs.
Upon first inspection, the Honda WR-V is a straight-forward package; it doesn’t over-promise and, despite my criticisms regarding the engine’s performance, it is a charming little car. With the strength of the Honda badge and the success of the BR-V behind it, it will be interesting to witness how it fares in this hotly contested segment.
Fast Facts
Model:Honda WR-V 1,2 Elegance
Price:R319 900
Engine:1,2-litre, four-cylinder
Power:66 kW @ 6000 r/min
Torque:110 N.m @ 4800 r/min
0-100 km/h:N/A
Top Speed:N/A
Fuel Consumption:7,70 litres per 100 km
CO2:149 g/km (claimed)
Transmission:5-speed manual
Long-term intro: Honda WR-V 1,2 Elegance - CAR Magazine
The Honda WR-V is exactly what Honda needed in its local line-up to compete against Far Eastern manufacturers offering budget Indian-sourced crossovers that fall under that country’s sub-four-metre segment.
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FiestaST
Honorary Master
If you don't need split folding seats on a car at that price point then the Kia takes it.
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The Kia is waaaaaaaay better value and probably just as reliable.
Only thing is despite knowing it's not true the Kia brand just feels somehow cheap. I wish they'd get a brand icon so you wouldn't have to see "Kia" as the bonnet emblem.
Only thing is despite knowing it's not true the Kia brand just feels somehow cheap. I wish they'd get a brand icon so you wouldn't have to see "Kia" as the bonnet emblem.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
FiestaST
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TechnoBok review of the 2021 WR-V
FiestaST
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WR-V review/insert:
I filled a car with Toilet Paper!? - Performance With Page
I filled a car with Toilet Paper!? - Performance With Page
FiestaST
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LONG-TERM TEST: Honda WR-V 1,5 Elegance
TEST SUMMARY
As my haiku pointed out, the WR-V is a great product hindered by a lacklustre powertrain which ultimately limits its versatility. It’s a great car to use in the suburbs but once you get on the highway, things get a bit disappointing. The standard convenience features are a huge plus but north of R300 000, the competition in this segment is rather aggressive with the likes of the Mahindra XUV300 1,2T W8 and Suzuki Vitara Brezza 1,5 GLX both arguably better offerings at a lower price point. Once the Nissan Magnide and Toyota Yaris Cross hit local roads, things are only going to get tougher for the WR-V.
LOG BOOK: Honda WR-V 1,5 Elegance
Fuel and top-up cost: R 377,58
Cost per kilometre: R1,66
Price then: R319 900
Price now: R327 300
Second-hand value: ±R290 000
Fuel used: Unleaded
Top-up oil used: Nil
Tread remaining (fort/rear) 76%/92%
Best consumption: 6,92 L/100 km
Worst consumption: 8,84 L/100 km
Average consumption: 8,30 L/100 km
PARTS PRICES
Oil filter: R150,00
Air filter: R435,00
ECU: N/A
Brake pads (front): R1 276,00
Left headlamp: N/A
Windscreen: R4 175,00
Rear tyre: R1 761,00
www.carmag.co.za
TEST SUMMARY
As my haiku pointed out, the WR-V is a great product hindered by a lacklustre powertrain which ultimately limits its versatility. It’s a great car to use in the suburbs but once you get on the highway, things get a bit disappointing. The standard convenience features are a huge plus but north of R300 000, the competition in this segment is rather aggressive with the likes of the Mahindra XUV300 1,2T W8 and Suzuki Vitara Brezza 1,5 GLX both arguably better offerings at a lower price point. Once the Nissan Magnide and Toyota Yaris Cross hit local roads, things are only going to get tougher for the WR-V.
LOG BOOK: Honda WR-V 1,5 Elegance
Fuel and top-up cost: R 377,58
Cost per kilometre: R1,66
Price then: R319 900
Price now: R327 300
Second-hand value: ±R290 000
Fuel used: Unleaded
Top-up oil used: Nil
Tread remaining (fort/rear) 76%/92%
Best consumption: 6,92 L/100 km
Worst consumption: 8,84 L/100 km
Average consumption: 8,30 L/100 km
PARTS PRICES
Oil filter: R150,00
Air filter: R435,00
ECU: N/A
Brake pads (front): R1 276,00
Left headlamp: N/A
Windscreen: R4 175,00
Rear tyre: R1 761,00
LONG-TERM TEST: Honda WR-V 1,5 Elegance
W in the name but not in the game: The Honda WR-V, which is the carmaker's attempt at creating a crossover from the Jazz platform, falls a little short.
www.carmag.co.za
FiestaST
Honorary Master
New Honda SUV RS concept is said to preview the WR-V replacement
Honda is believed to be working on a new compact SUV to replace the current WR-V, and word on the street is that this new concept vehicle gives us a taste of what’s to come.
Revealed at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show recently, the Honda SUV RS concept was jointly developed by Honda’s Asia Pacific R&D department and Honda Indonesia. The production model is reportedly being designed as a new compact SUV model for emerging markets.
It’s too early to say whether the upcoming model, said to be called the ZR-V, will come to South Africa, but it would certainly make an interesting alternative to other compact high-riders like the Mazda CX-3 and Hyundai Venue.
Honda hasn’t shared any technical information as yet, but various sources suggest that it will be powered by the company’s familiar 1.5-litre normally aspirated VTEC engine, which produces 88kW. That would certainly be the logical choice, and a huge improvement over the 1.2-litre engine that makes the current WR-V notably underpowered, but it would be a pleasant surprise if Honda’s more modern 1.0-litre turbopetrol engine was also part of the mix.
www.iol.co.za
Honda is believed to be working on a new compact SUV to replace the current WR-V, and word on the street is that this new concept vehicle gives us a taste of what’s to come.
Revealed at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show recently, the Honda SUV RS concept was jointly developed by Honda’s Asia Pacific R&D department and Honda Indonesia. The production model is reportedly being designed as a new compact SUV model for emerging markets.
It’s too early to say whether the upcoming model, said to be called the ZR-V, will come to South Africa, but it would certainly make an interesting alternative to other compact high-riders like the Mazda CX-3 and Hyundai Venue.
Honda hasn’t shared any technical information as yet, but various sources suggest that it will be powered by the company’s familiar 1.5-litre normally aspirated VTEC engine, which produces 88kW. That would certainly be the logical choice, and a huge improvement over the 1.2-litre engine that makes the current WR-V notably underpowered, but it would be a pleasant surprise if Honda’s more modern 1.0-litre turbopetrol engine was also part of the mix.
New Honda SUV RS concept is said to preview the WR-V replacement
The Honda SUV RS concept, revealed in Indonesia recently, provides a taste of the company’s upcoming compact SUV:
FiestaST
Honorary Master
TheChamp
Honorary Master
We should start placing bets on how long Honda lasts in SA, at the rate they are going it shouldn't be for long, looks like Uber sales of the Amaze is what's holding things together.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
It has been a lengthy period of time since I last saw a WR-V.
NR7
Expert Member
I have not seen a WR-V or a new Fit on the roads yet. Seen a lot of the Tiggo 4 Pro, Magnite, Venue, Urban Cruiser, etc.