After being launched in Indonesia and Thailand, the 2023 Honda WR-V has finally made its launch in Malaysia. Offered in a total of four variants, prices for the WR-V (Winsome Runabout Vehicle) start from RM89,900.
- Honda WR-V 1.5 S – RM89,900
- Honda WR-V 1.5 E- RM95,900
- Honda WR-V 1.5 V – RM99,900
- Honda WR-V 1.5 RS – RM107,900
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The 2023 Honda WR-V has been introduced to the Malaysian market to fill in the space of the BR-V which was previously dropped from Honda Malaysia’s line-up, and to rival the Perodua Ativa. Dimensions-wise, the WR-V measures 4,060 mm long, 1,780 mm wide, and 1,608 mm tall, and is underpinned by a 2,485 mm wheelbase. The crossover also has 220 mm of ground clearance.
Compared to the Perodua Ativa, which measures 4,065 mm long, 1,710 mm wide, and 1,635 mm tall, with a 2,525 mm long wheelbase, the WR-V is essentially slightly smaller than the Ativa in almost all dimensions. However, the WR-V’s width is the sole exception, as it is 27 mm wider than the local competitor.
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On the outside, the Honda WR-V 1.5 S in Malaysia comes with the equipment listed below as standard:
- Manual halogen headlights
- Front position lights
- LED rear lights
- 16-inch single tone five-spoke alloys
- Trunk spoiler
- Micro pole antenna
Opting for the WR-V 1.5 E will get you:
- Automatic halogen headlights
- Shark fin antenna
Moving up to the Honda WR-V 1.5 V, you get:
- Automatic LED headlights
- Auto high beam (AHB)
- LED daytime running lights (DRL)
- Powered side-view mirrors
The top-of-the-range Honda WR-V 1.5 RS gets you:
- RS exterior package
- 17-inch dual-tone alloys
- Front LED sequential turn signals
Powering the 2023 Honda WR-V is the same 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated (NA) 4-cylinder engine found in the Honda City, City Hatchback, as well as the entry-level Honda HR-V 1.5 S. Paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) equipped with Honda’s G-design shift technology, power is sent to the front wheels only, resulting in a total output of 121 hp (metric) and 145 Nm.
The powertrain and further technical details of the 2023 Honda WR-V are as such:
- Engine: 1.5-litre 4-cylinder naturally-aspirated DOHC with i-VTEC
- Max. power: 121 hp (metric) @ 6,600 rpm
- Max. torque: 145 Nm @ 2,300 rpm
- Top speed: 165 km/h
- Transmission: CVT
- Front brakes: Ventilated disk
- Rear brakes: Drum brakes
- Front suspension: MacPherson strut with stabiliser bar
- Rear suspension: H-shape torsion beam
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Moving inside, you will find the 2023 Honda WR-V’s interior design to look rather familiar. And this is no surprise, as it is essentially based on the one found in the second-generation BR-V. In fact, the interior design even reminds us quite a bit of a scaled-down version of the outgoing fifth-generation CR-V, which is still on sale here in Malaysia.
Standard interior features available in the 2023 Honda WR-V 1.5 S in Malaysia include:
- Fabric seats
- Keyless entry and push start system
- Manual digital air-conditioning
- Analogue instrument cluster
- 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support
- 2-speaker sound system
- Two USB-A ports
- Mechanical handbrake
- 380-litre boot space (but without a tonneau cover)
Opting for the WR-V 1.5 E will get you:
- 4.2-inch TFT instrument display
- Multi-angle reverse camera
Moving up to the WR-V 1.5 V, you get:
- Leather seats with blue stitchings
- Leather interior with stitchings
- Rear centre armrest
- Automatic air conditioning
Opting for the higher-end Honda WR-V 1.5 RS will get you these extras:
- RS interior package
- Paddle shifters
- Remote engine start
- Walk-away auto lock
- 2 tweeter speakers
Safety-wise, the Malaysian-spec WR-V is packed with four airbags as standard. As for Honda’s Sensing ADAS suite it is available with the WR-V 1.5 E and beyond. Features like the Honda Connect telematics suite and six airbags are equipped with the top-of-the-range WR-V 1.5 RS. And as with other Honda models, the WR-V doesn’t come with the traditional blind-spot monitoring system, but instead Honda’s own LaneWatch side camera system.
Safety features that come with the 2023 Honda WR-V 1.5 S as standard include:
- Four airbags
- Honda LaneWatch system
With the WR-V 1.5 E, you get:
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Lane Keep Assist (LKAS)
- Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lead Car Departure Notification (LCDN)
The WR-V 1.5 RS add-on:
- Six airbags
- Honda Connect Telematic suite
To recap, the 2023 Honda WR-V crossover has just been launched in Malaysia, with four variants being offered. Prices start from RM89,900 and top out at RM107,900. The crossover also comes with the standard five-year unlimited mileage warranty, as well as five times free labour service, applicable within 100,000 km or five years, whichever comes first.
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2023 Honda WR-V 1.5 RS
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