2,200 units of new Honda WR-V delivered in one month

KUALA LUMPUR: Honda Malaysia launched the all-new WR-V in July this year. Now, after a month, the company sheds light on the response received by the new compact SUV. As stated in the brand's official press release, a total of 2,200 units of the Honda WR-V have been successfully delivered to delighted customers within a month.

The first unit of the car was delivered to Ms.Nurain Binti Mohamad at an official handover ceremony held in early August at Accord Auto Sdn. Bhd. As a token of gratitude, she received a package of Honda Accessories, Ultra Glass Body Coating, and Official Merchandise, collectively worth RM 5,000.

Honda Malaysia Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Hironobu Yoshimura said, “We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our customers for their trust in the Honda brand and support for the All-New WR-V, which is a brand-new model in the Non-National Small SUV segment. Since its launch, the model has been well-accepted in the market and achieved remarkable sales performance. The RS variant is the largest contributor, accounting for 60% of the total sales to date. We are also delighted to share that the All-New WR-V is the second best-selling model in our Honda line-up for the month of July 2023.” 

Accord Auto Sdn. Bhd. owner Mr. Ng Jit Hua said, “We are very honoured that we were the one who sealed the deal with Ms. Nurain and delivered the first registered All-New WR-V to its owner in Malaysia. The steadfast support from our customers is the driving force that moves us forward. We are committed to going beyond our customers’ expectations and will continue to deliver high-quality sales and after-sales services to all Honda customers.” 

Ms Nurain also expressed her thoughts while receiving the new SUV. She said, “When Honda Malaysia announced that they were launching the All-New WR-V, I did some research on the car and was immediately impressed by its design and features. The model has a young and energetic profile, showcased by its stylish and striking appearance that reflects my personality. I like that the All-New WR-V has a compact design on the outside but still has ample room on the inside. Thus, I believe I can enjoy a pleasant on-the-road experience with utmost comfort when driving this car on my daily commute. This model is the perfect Small SUV that I have been searching for!” 

Here’s a quick recap of the 2023 Honda WR-V key highlights -

• Honda Malaysia offers the WR-V in four variants - S, E, V and RS; the price begins at RM 89,900 and goes all the way up to RM 107,900
• All the variants are powered by a 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated DOHC i-VTEC engine generating 121 PS of maximum power and 145 Nm of peak torque
• The SUV has an eye-catching exterior with a mesh-style front grille, LED lights, and 17-inch two-tone alloys
• The interior is spacious and well-appointed with several creature comforts, including a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, Smart entry, automatic air conditioning and so on

• The SUV also comes fitted with many advanced safety features such as Honda LaneWatch and Honda SENSING. The latter comprises - Adaptive cruise control, Autonomous emergency braking, Automatic high beam, Forward collision warning, Road departure mitigation, Lane departure warning, Lane keeping assist, and Lead car departure notification
• The top-spec RS also features the Honda CONNECT system, offering a further sense of safety, security and convenience with useful functions like Automatic Collision Detection, Security Alarm Detection, Speed Alert, Find My Car, Geo-fencing Alert and Emergency Call

For more information on the new Honda WR-V, interested folks can check out www.honda.com.my or call Honda Malaysia’s Toll-Free number 1-800-88-2020. 

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