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15 photos for you to decide if the Honda WR-V should be your next SUV

Shaun · Mar 21, 2023 02:57 PM

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Amongst the four new Honda models confirmed to arrive in Malaysia by 2023 is the Honda WR-V, which is on display at the Bangkok International Motor Show 2023. We’re bringing you live photos of the Ativa-rivalling SUV all the way from Thailand.

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As mentioned in an earlier report, there are two variants offered in Thailand, SV and RS - which is the one you see here. The Thai-spec 2023 Honda WR-V is fully imported (CBU) from Honda’s Indonesian plant in Karawang.

Also read: 2023 Honda WR-V launched in Thailand - Honda Sensing as standard but pricier than City Hatchback

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Prices for the WR-V in Thailand start at THB 799,000 (around RM 103k) for the SV variant and THB 869,000 (around RM 112k) for the RS variant.

Also read: Honda Malaysia to launch 4 new 2023 models - WR-V, CR-V, Civic Type-R FL5, and City facelift to raise market share to 12.3 percent

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Underneath the bonnet is a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder petrol engine that makes 121 PS and 145 Nm, paired to a CVT-type automatic transmission that drives the front wheels.

Also read: Latecomer Honda WR-V overtakes Perodua Ativa's Indo cousins for 40% market share of Indonesia's A-SUV market

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Standard features on both variants are:

  • Automatic LED headlights
  • Electrically adjustable and foldable side door mirrors
  • Tilt leather steering wheel
  • Synthetic leather and fabric combi seats
  • Automatic air conditioning
  • 4.2-inch TFT multi-info display
  • 7-inch touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support

Also read: All-new 2023 Honda WR-V debuts in Indonesia - Can it win over the Ativa?

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The higher RS variant gets 6 speakers instead of 4, 17-inch alloy wheels rather than 16, paddle shifters, and an exclusive two-tone Ignite Red Metallic/Black roof colour.

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The Honda Sensing ADAS suite is available as standard, which includes:

  • Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
  • Lane-Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
  • Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM)
  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
  • Lead Car Departure Notification System (LCDN)
  • Auto High Beam (AHB)

The Honda LaneWatch camera and 6 airbags are only available on the RS variant. The base SV variant does not get LaneWatch and has 4 airbags.

Also read: From Karawang with love: CKD Indonesia Honda WR-V set for ASEAN export, includes Thailand

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The Honda WR-V is expected to be launched in Malaysia in the third quarter of this year, as confirmed by Honda Malaysia in an earlier announcement. Our sister site over in Thailand, Autofun, has sampled the car and shared their thoughts on it. Read about it here.

Also read: Thai media reviews Malaysia-bound Honda WR-V: The good, the bad...the expensive?

Shaun

Senior Writer

The quest for automotive knowledge began as soon as the earliest memories. Various sources information, even questionable ones, have been explored including video games, television, magazines, or even internet forums. Still stuck in that rabbit hole.

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