Honda WR-V

Japanese auto major Honda is all set to introduce its India-made mid-sized SUV Elevate in the Japanese market next year. It would be the first instance that a product manufactured by Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL), a wholly-owned unit of the Japanese firm, will be exported to the highly regulated Japanese market. HCIL is rolling out Elevate from its Tapukara (Rajasthan-based) production facility. "After its successful debut in India earlier this year, Elevate is scheduled for Spring 2024 launch in the Japanese market under the brand name WR-V," an HCIL spokesperson said in a statement. In a first for HCIL, the model will be manufactured in India and exported to Japan, it added. "This strategic move is a strong reflection of manufacturing capabilities of India operations and also solidifies our vision of making the country a key export hub in Honda business," the spokesperson said. The company's Tapukara-based plant is fully equipped to take care of the domestic as well as export ...

Japanese carmaker Honda plans to discontinue its three models -- Jazz, WR-V and fourth generation City -- in India by March next year, according to industry sources. The company, which is present in the country through a wholly-owned subsidiary Honda Cars India, will be left with only three models in its line up -- City Hybrid, fifth generation City and entry-level sedan Amaze -- after it discontinues the three brands. In December 2020, the company had stopped the production of Civic and CR-V with the closure of its Greater Noida plant as it struggled to strengthen foothold in the Indian market. Sources said the three models were being phased out as the company prepares to launch SUV models in the market. When contacted over the issue, a Honda Cars India spokesperson said: "The company cannot comment on the market speculations." Earlier this year, the automaker had announced that it plans to launch an SUV in the country next year. The company is currently in the process of develo

The updated WR-V comes with various changes including new LED projector headlamps with integrated DRLs, new 16-inch alloy wheels and shark fin antenna among others

WR-V will compete with Ford EcoSport, Maruti Suzuki Brezza and Hyundai Creta

Honda has redefined compact vehicles with the new WR-V's bold, sporty and practical package

Honda plans to launch the WR-V on March 16, while the new City sedan was introduced last month

Honda Cars India today commenced pre-bookings for its upcoming model WR-V which it plans to launch in the country this month. The company will launch the vehicle on March 16 and has initiated pre-bookings for the upcoming model at its dealerships for an amount of Rs 21,000. "The WR-V is an all new sporty lifestyle vehicle in Honda's line-up. It will provide joy for recreational usage and comfortable driving for daily use in the city," Honda Cars India President and CEO Yoichiro Ueno said in a statement. India is the first country to manufacture and launch the Honda WR-V in the world. It is the first model developed by Honda R&D India in association with Honda R&D Co, Ltd, Japan. The company has developed the model as a Sporty Lifestyle Vehicle for the Indian consumers who want sporty and stylish vehicles that are compact in size with premium interiors and advanced features. Based on Jazz platform, the WR-V would come with both petrol and diesel powertrains. Ueno said ...