Honda WR-V Edge Edition launched
Saturday, March 17, 2018
Editor Garipoint
2018 Honda WR-V Edge Edition launched at Rs 8.01 Lakh

Honda has introduced a new special edition trim of its WR-V crossover - named as the Edge Edition - with price tags of Rs 8.01 Lakh for the petrol engine and Rs 9.01 Lakh for the diesel (ex-showroom, Delhi). This new mid-spec trim is based on the S variant; but gets more equipment.

From inside, the new WR-V acquires some additional highlights, counting the much needed rear parking sensor and rear-view camera display integrated into the rear-view mirror. The Honda WRV Edge Edition will likewise obtain the Connect App as standard for mobile connectivity. The new WR-V Edge Edition is more than Rs 20,000 dearer than the base S trim and practically Rs 1 Lakh less than the top-spec VX variant.

The WR-V Edge Edition is based on the S variant. It gets extra highlights, for example, 16-inch, dual-tone alloy wheels, and reversing camera with display in the IRVM, parking sensors and Honda's Connect app. It moreover gets keyless entry and electric ORVMs. Safety features like driver and passenger airbags, ABS with EBD and brake override system are available as a part of standard equipment. The WR-V Edge is presently the initiate, Honda has formerly announced that by the conclusion of 2018 they will supplementary add another two new models to their Indian portfolio the next-gen CR-V SUV with a seven-seat configuration and the second-gen Honda Amaze compact sedan.

Mechanically, there is no difference amongst the Edge edition and the usual variant of the WR-V, the diesel version will still run the 1.5-litre 100 hp diesel motor and the petrol will still make use of the 1.2-litre 90 hp petrol motor both mated to a five-speed manual. Now entire these tweaks will cost you, considering the Edge edition is more than Rs 20,000 costlier than the base S trim and almost a Lakh less than the top-of-the-line VX trim.