Honda Automoveis do Brasil Ltda, the Brazilian arm of Honda has premiered the planned production version of the new Honda WR-V compact SUV at the Sao Paulo International Motor Show 2016.
The R&D team at Brazil studied the customer needs in South America to develop a the WR-V as a “tough and urban” SUV that encompasses utility and a spacious cabin without the bulk. Unlike a large SUV, Honda says that the WR-V offers superior fuel economy and stable handling to accommodate the lifestyle of urban drivers. WR-V stands for Winsome Runabout Vehicle, according to Honda.
Tallish body aside, underpinning the Honda WR-V is the Jazz. The WR-V is powered by a 1.5-litre flex-fuel four-cylinder petrol engine that can be had with a CVT or a five-speed manual. The front-wheel-drive Honda WR-V will challenge the Ford EcoSport and Renault Duster when it arrives in South America in 2017.
