Honda Cars India Launches All-New Sporty Lifestyle Vehicle ‘Honda WR-V' in Chandigarh

By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 23^rd March:– Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), today introduced its much-anticipated new model, Honda WR-V. The WR-V is an all-new Sporty Lifestyle Vehicle based on Honda's globally successful Jazz platform. It features a Sporty and Sophisticated exterior design, high quality spacious interiors with advanced equipment, top of the class fuel efficiency, powerful performance and full range of safety features.

WR-V is the first model developed by Honda R&D India along with Honda R&D, Japan, to match the needs and aspirations of young Indian customers who are looking for status, comfort and have an active lifestyle.  The R&D in India has specifically worked on design & engineering concept suitable for right-hand drive and India-exclusive power trains.

Speaking at the launch, Raman Sharma, Senior Vice President and Director, Honda Cars India Ltd. said that the fast-evolving Indian market has shown strong demand for compact vehicles that are stylish, comfortable and have premium features. With the launch of the Honda WR-V, we would like to provide joy for recreational usage and comfortable driving for daily use in the city for customers in India. We are confident that WR-V will help us to fortify our premium image in all segments.

He added that Chandigarh is an important market for Honda Cars India Ltd. We are extremely thankful to our customers in Chandigarh and in India at large, for their faith in the brand. We strongly believe that the Honda WR-V would very aptly compliment the lifestyle of the people in Chandigarh.

Rohit Kumar Zonal Head, North, Honda Cars India Ltd. said that the WR-V has been developed under the concept of “Refresh for Urban India” which is built around 3 core concepts of Urban Active Lifestyle that is high seating stance & ground clearance, Smart Compact Exterior with Spacious Interior along with Versatility &Utility, Pleasurable high quality interior& class leading fuel efficiency.

He further shared that Honda WR-V offers a host of Advanced Interior Equipment that offers information, entertainment and direction for the tech-savvy young Indian customer. Everything that the customer may need to stay connected with the outside world is just a touch away. The new WR-V has a striking road presence with bold looks. It has exclusive day-time-running LED DRL & position lamps and the front grill with solid wing face. All this accentuates its premium appeal with intense, sharp and stunning look. The large glass area offers excellent driver visiblity and sense of space for all occupants. WR-V is equipped with a wide range of Honda’s active and passive safety technologies, which are offered as standard equipment across all variants.

Talking about the price of the WR-V, Rohit Kumar said that the WR-V comes on two variants i.e. in Petrol & Diesel.  The price is as under:

Variant	Diesel	Petrol
VX MT	INR 10,11,800	INR 9,10,300
S MT	INR 8,90,100	INR 7,85,500