Honda WR-V world debut in Indonesia on Nov 2 – SUV RS Idea manufacturing automotive to rival Ativa, Rocky, Raize

A thriller Honda SUV, anticipated to be known as Honda WR-V, might be making its world debut in Indonesia on November 2, which is just a few days away. A countdown cum teaser has been launched by Honda Indonesia and it reveals the aspect profile of the WR-V, with the headline ‘Wheeling Quickly’.

What’s this SUV all about? Honda is well-represented within the conventional B and C segments of the SUV market, with benchmark fashions such because the HR-V and CR-V. Under the HR-V, Honda has a sedan (Metropolis) and a few hatchbacks (Metropolis Hatchback, Brio). Nevertheless, folks need SUVs as of late, irrespective of in what phase or at what value level.

Enter the WR-V, which can sit under the HR-V and can present competitors to the Daihatsu Rocky and Toyota Raize, the Perodua Ativa‘s sisters in Indonesia. You see, the HR-V is a real B-segment SUV that’s comparatively excessive up in measurement and value. It’s considerably bigger than the Ativa/Rocky/Raize, which is, at greatest, a really small B.

There’s additionally a emptiness in India to switch the WR-V, which was mainly a Jazz with some SUV-inspired styling – assume Axia Type.

The WR-V isn’t a shock as a result of Honda launched the SUV RS Idea in Indonesia late final 12 months as a preview of such a mannequin. That showcar seemed actually good, however the leaked photos we noticed in July (above) – if they’re certainly of the manufacturing model – present a a lot watered down design.

The SUV RS’ “fade out” grille has been changed by a extra standard merchandise, with the chrome studded RS therapy seen on the brand new HR-V RS. There’s a chrome bar on the highest of the grille, however the thriller automotive’s headlamps are a lot bigger than the slim/sharp eyes of the idea. That’s solely to be anticipated – showcar lights and wheels are often exaggerated.

Fog lamps are wanted for the precise automotive, so the decrease aspect parts aren’t so minimalist. There’s a sliver skid plate-style trim nevertheless it has three notches as a substitute of two. The nostril of the automotive additionally seems to be extra upright. General, the face is inoffensive, if a bit standard.

The rear is a big departure from the idea, each in form and particulars. The SUV RS showcar had a steep, sloping rear display (unrealistic for such a small automotive, maybe) and full-width LED signatures, identical to on the brand new HR-V. The so-called manufacturing automotive is clearly not a child HR-V then, with extra common angles and tail lamp clusters.

Particulars that may be seen listed below are a decently sized spoiler, 3D-style rear lights that aren’t flat, and silver trim on the diffuser space to match the entrance finish. Additionally, inverted L-shaped LED signatures like on the Civic FE.

Will this come to Malaysia? A Honda SUV at Ativa costs isn’t not possible, however typically, it’s tough for non-national manufacturers to introduce entry-level fashions in our market and be aggressive with nationwide rivals by way of specs/value. The window between the highest Ativa AV (RM72,600) and base Honda HR-V 1.5L NA (RM114,800) is RM42k. We’ll see.