One of the most anticipated models for 2025 is not an unprecedented car, but the return of an old acquaintance. After four years outside the national market, the Honda WR-V 2026 It is about to return to Brazil with a different proposal from its previous generation.
If in the past it was, basically, an adventurous version of the Honda Fit, now will have a profile much more in SUV style. The new WR-V arrives to compete in the segment of B-waters, against rivals like Fiat Pulse, Renault Kardian EO Volkswagen Nivos.
The vehicle will be made at the Itirapina (SP) factory, and the launch is scheduled for the last quarter of 2025. In addition to competitors already on offer, the Honda car will be rival of another Japanese: the Toyota Yaris Cross.
The new Honda SUV is already sold in Southeast Asia markets, and the Brazilian model should be very similar to what is seen in the images below.
The WR-V 2026 will have greater dimensions compared to its predecessor, medindthe 4.31 meters long1.79 meter wide and 1.65 meters high.
Interestingly, although it is below the Honda HR-V, the vehicle will have some larger measures. THE wheelbase of 2.65 meters It is 4 cm smaller than that of HR-V, but the extra 6 cm height suggests greater internal use. The trunk has 458 liters, much larger than HR-V, which is 354 liters.
In relation to the engine, the WR-V will have the 1.5 Flex Aspirated which is already present at City and HR-V. This propeller delivers 126 cv and 15.5 kgfm (gasoline) or 15.8 kgfm (ethanol) CVT exchange. Honda is expected to introduce a light hybrid system into the model.
In terms of technology and security, WR-V must offer the package Honda Sensing in top line versions, including items such as frontal collision alert, lane output warning, adaptive autopilot and automatic lighthouse.
In addition, the model will be connected, allowing the owner to access functions such as remote climate control, autonomy monitoring and location of the vehicle through an application.
With the resumption of WR-V, Honda seeks expand its presence in the compact SUV market and further strengthen your sales in Brazil. In 2024, The brand grew 27%with 91,450 vehicles sold, and more than 50 thousand units were from HR-V. With a cheaper model in this category, Honda can grow even more.
Of course, there is still no official price, but the expectation is that WR-V will be positioned between R $ 130 thousand and R $ 160 thousanda competitive value within the segment.
The bigger brother, HR-V, costs from R $ 156,100. This way, the new WR-V should be between the top of the Honda City Hatch line and the input HR-V.
