PETALING JAYA: Honda Malaysia has delivered 2,200 units of the all-new WR-V small sports utility vehicle (SUV) within a month of its launch in July.
In a handover ceremony at the Accord Auto dealership in Ampang, Honda Malaysia also presented an array of Honda Accessories, Ultra Glass Body Coating and Official Merchandise worth a total of RM5,000 to Nurain Mohamad, the first owner of the WR-V in Malaysia.
Nurain said she started researching the WR-V when Honda Malaysia announced that the model would be launched in Malaysia.
Nurain, who was immediately impressed by its design and features, said the WR-V came with a young and energetic profile that reflected her personality.
Nurain with the WR-V.
“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!” she said.
Accord Auto owner Ng Jit Hua said the Honda dealership was honoured to have sealed the deal with 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,” he said.
Honda Malaysia managing director and chief executive officer Hironobu Yoshimura said the company wanted to express its heartfelt gratitude to 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 July,” he said.
The WR-V comes in four variants with the entry S priced at RM89,900; the E at RM95,900; the V at RM99,900; and the top-of-the-line RS at RM107,900.
To ensure peace of mind for the driver and passengers, the WR-V is fitted with a multitude of advanced safety features.
Among them are Honda LaneWatch, which is standard for all variants while the Honda SENSING which has eight advanced safety functions is featured in the E, V and RS.
Nurain (second from left) with Honda Malaysia president and COO Sarly Adle Sarkum, Yoshimura, Honda Malaysia vice-president of sales and dealer development divisions Sunita Prabhakaran, Ng and Honda Malaysia executive co-ordinator Yujiro Sugino.
The RS variant is also equipped with Honda CONNECT, which allows customers to connect to their cars from anywhere at any time via their smartphones and ensures a higher level of safety, security and convenience.
Among Honda CONNECT's functions are Automatic Collision Detection, Security Alarm Detection, Speed Alert, Find My Car, Geo-fencing Alert and Emergency Call.
In addition, customers can remotely start the car engine, lock and unlock its doors as well as adjust the air conditioning all from the smartphone application.
The WR-V's attractive and eye-catching exterior is further elevated by its Mesh-Style Grille with silver chrome and silver-painted Lower Garnish.
The RS front design also features Auto LED Headlights and Front LED Sequential Turn Signals that add modern vibes to the SUV.
The WR-V stands out even more on the road with its high ground clearance of 207mm, which allows the car to handle various road conditions.
Powering the SUV is a lively and fuel-efficient 1.5L DOHC i-VTEC engine which generates 121PS and 145Nm of torque mated to a continuously variable transmission.
To view and test drive the WR-V, customers can visit any of the 101 authorised Honda dealerships nationwide.
For more information on the WR-V, customers can call Honda Malaysia’s Toll-Free number at 1-800-88-2020 or log on to www.honda.com.my.
