Honda Malaysia has introduced the 2024 Honda WR-V RS Special Edition (SE), a limited-run version of the popular B-segment SUV. As the name suggests, the WR-V RS SE is based on the range-topping RS variant but comes with eight additional features that enhance both style and functionality. Exclusively available in Stellar Diamond Pearl colour, the WR-V SE is priced at RM 107,900; at no additional charge from the RS variant. However, it is limited to only 99 units. Additionally, Honda has also laun

Indonesians are smitten by the Honda WR-V, and it shows in the sales – it topped the country's A-segment (small) SUV class in 2023 outselling its popular rival, the Toyota Raize, reports our sister site Autofun.co.id. Across January to December 2023, the Honda ended the year a total sale of 20,790 units, as the Raize came in second with 17,499 cars moved. The top 5 list is as below: 2023 Small SUV sales rank Indonesia Model Units Honda WR-V 20,790 Toyota Raize 17,499 Daihatsu Rocky 5,328 Kia Son

When the Honda WR-V was launched in Indonesia at a more premium price than its rival, the Toyota Raize, many were quick to stifle a chuckle but as it turns out in the end, Honda had the last laugh as the WR-V continues to outsell the Raize, according to AutoFun. Competition is tight in the compact SUV segment across the Straits of Malacca but PT Honda Prospect Motor (HPM), the distributor for the marque there, has had several clever strategies in marketing the car. Prior to its launch there, Hon

If you want a clear example of the strong support enjoyed by the Honda WR-V, just look at the sales numbers – 62 percent of all Honda WR-V sold since its launch in July 2023, came from the highest specifications RS variant, which is priced from RM 107,900. RM 107,900 is quite a lot of money to pay for a locally assembled (CKD) 1.5-litre naturally aspirated car. For reference, a non-hybrid variant Honda City powered by the same 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine as the WR-V tops out at RM 99,900, so there i

The Malaysia-bound Honda WR-V has received the full 5-star crash test rating by ASEAN NCAP, putting it on par with rivals such as the Perodua Ativa and Toyota Raize. ASEAN NCAP crash tested the top-spec RS variant with Honda Sensing under the latest 2021-2025 protocol, whereby the little WR-V scored 77.07 points out of a maximum 100 points. In Adult Occupant Protection, the Honda WR-V scored 27.41 points out of a maximum 32 points, as the SUV only managed to provide adequate protection for the c

It looks like Honda is setting up quite a competitor for the Perodua D55L. There are plans for the 2022 Honda WR-V to be launched in Indonesia to spice up the B-segment SUV market. The current-gen WR-V is sold in a few developing markets including Brazil, South Africa, and India. As such, this 5-seater BR-V/jacked-up Jazz could work for the Indonesian market. We have reported previously on Daihatsu planning to launch the Rocky in Indonesia. The Rocky is, of course, the basis for the upcoming Per