O Honda WR-V is confirmed for the Brazilian market, has an arrival date for the second half of 2025, and will be positioned below its bigger brother HR-V. However, a new fact emerged within the expectations for the new model: its price estimate.
Thus, the model would have prices between R$120 thousand and R$150 thousand, if it were released today. The information comes from colleagues at CBN Autoesporte, who interviewed Roberto Akiyama, commercial vice president at Honda. The values may change until launch, due to exchange rate variations and inflation, but they still follow a logic. The more expensive versions should be close to the cheaper HR-V, for example.
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But the news continues. The SUV wont have hybrid flex technology at its launch. According to Honda, the technology will be matured in the future, for application in a larger line of vehicles. Therefore, it is safe to think that the model will initially use the same mechanics as the City line.
WR-V must use mechanical set from the City line
The engine is a 1.5 flex four-cylinder aspirated engine with 126 hp and 15.8 mkgf of torque, with CVT transmission. However, future flex hybrid versions must use the same engine, along with another electric one. The model is nothing more than the Elevate, made in India, but here it will revive the name used in the Fit SUV, sold between 2018 and 2021. However, its basis is now different: the model is based on the City sedan, for example . In India, the Elevate uses the same system as the City, but with more torque: 25.7 mkgf.
Thus, if few changes are made to the future national model, the WR-V will have values close to 4.31 meters in length, 1.79 m in width, 1.65 m in height and 2.65 m in wheelbase. . Additionally, for those who need luggage space, the trunk has 458 liters.
The competition, however, will have reinforcements. Models like the Hyundai Creta already challenge Honda’s option for similar dimensions, in addition to the new artillery from brands such as VW, Nissan, Toyota and Renault. The compact SUV T-Cross will appear renewed soon, and soon, names like Yaris Cross It is New Kicks should arrive here.
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