Honda WR-V gets several features, which were missing in the Jazz, but the famed magic seats are still exclusive to the latter
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Honda Car India will launch its debutant sub-4m SUV – the WRV – in coming days. The Japanese automaker wishes to call it a sporty lifestyle vehicle (SLV) and it will take on the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and the Ford EcoSport. Also, we cannot rule out the cross-hatches as its competitors since it is basically a Honda Jazz crossover.
But is it just a regular beefed-up cross hatch like others in the market or does it pack more to compete with ground-up designed Sub-4m SUVs in its expected price band? For this, let's have a look at what more the Honda WR-V has to offer as compared to the Jazz.
Aesthetics
It is a result of the same formula that Honda tried with the BRV. It shares most of its body panels with the Jazz, just like the BR-V shares with the Mobilio
The front profile features a high-set bonnet unlike the Honda Jazz and comes with LED daytime running lights, which are not present in the hatch
The side profile is nearly identical, but it gets all-around body cladding and gets 16-inch wheels with 195/60 cross-section tyres as standard, unlike the equivalent Jazz' 15-inch wheels with 175/65 cross-section tyres
The rear profile gets subtle differences such as the lower placement of the license plate and cleverly designed split tail lamps (half of which is similar to the Jazz)
New exclusive exterior shade: Premium Amber
The dashboard is similar to the range-topping Jazz VX, featuring an all-black cabin, but the WRV, like the Hyundai i20 Activ, gets two colour theme options: Urban Casual (black and bluish grey upholstery) and Urban Sophisticated (black and silver upholstery)
Limited Variant Options
Unlike the Jazz, which is available in five trim levels (E, S, SV, V and VX), the WR-V will come in two variant options: S and VX
No Automatic Option
Unlike the Jazz, the WR-V doesn’t get the petrol-CVT automatic option with paddle shifters and will be offered with a 5-speed manual for the petrol engine and 6-speed manual transmission for the diesel variant
Lowered Fuel Efficiency
Even though both the cars share their mechanicals, the certified fuel efficiency figures of the WR-V are slightly lower than the Jazz. The petrol WR-V returns 17.5kmpl (1.2kmpl less), while the diesel returns 25.5kmpl (1.8kmpl less)
No Magic Seats
Though the entire cabin is a carbon copy of the Jazz, it misses out on the Magic seats, which are the USP of the hatch. These flexible seats offer several modes that come in handy while carrying luggage. And since there are no Magic Seats, the WR-V doesn’t get the rear seat recline function of the Jazz as well. However, the WR-V does offer a slightly larger boot space of 363 litres compared to the Jazz’ 354 litres. For your information, both the cars offer class leading boot space.
Increased Dimensions and Ground Clearance
Though the WRV is based on the Jazz platform, which is also shared with the City and the HR-V (not offered in India yet), it has slightly larger dimensions and rides higher off the ground as well. The WRV is 44mm longer, 40mm wider and 57mm taller, and features a 23mm-longer wheelbase. The cabin space is nearly similar to that on the Jazz, which is not a bad thing, it is the axles that are shifted to the extremities of the vehicle to improve its soft-roading capabilities
Check out: Spec Comparo - Honda WR-V Vs Maruti Vitara Brezza Vs Ford EcoSport
Extra Features
The range-topping WR-V will offer the City’s sunroof with one-touch open and close function, making it the most economical offering the country to offer a standard sunroof in its top-end model. The Jazz doesn’t offer a sunroof, not even as an option
Honda India’s new 7-inch infotainment – Digipad, which made its debut recently with the facelifted City – will also be offered in the WR-V. Check out the features of the new unit here: Honda WR-V To Feature 2017 City's 7.0-Inch Infotainment Unit. The Jazz, on the other hand, comes with an old-school resistive touch-based 6.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Unlike the Jazz’s four-speaker system, the infotainment system in the WRV is pared to a six-speaker system
The WRV’s steering can also be adjusted for reach, which is not the case with the Jazz
The WR-V features a central armrest, which is an optional fitment in the Jazz. The armrest in the WRV gets a 12V socket and
USB-in port integrated into it in addition to the ones below the AC panel
In terms of safety, the WRV comes with dual front airbags and ABS with EBD as standard. The Jazz also offers dual front airbags as standard. While ABS with EBD is standard in the diesel Jazz, the petrol model features these from mid trim onward
The WRV also offer passive keyless entry with engine push-button start-stop, which is sorely missing in the Jazz. However, this feature is only offered with the range-topping diesel model of the WRV
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