Verdict
At RM89,900, the Honda WR-V DG4 is RM5,000 cheaper and has a modest 2 hp edge, yet both cars post 145 Nm, 11.0 seconds to 100 km/h and 6.0 L/100 km. The RM94,900 Honda WR-V DG4 Facelift brings the more useful cabin upgrades: a 10-inch display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, remote engine start, push-button start and adaptive cruise control. Its 17-inch black alloys and 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating sweeten the deal, but the outgoing car retains LED daytime running lights, foglamps and Blind Spot Information System.
Pick the Honda WR-V DG4 if a RM5,000 saving, 121 hp and its extra lighting and blind-spot kit matter more than newer convenience features.
Pick the Honda WR-V DG4 Facelift if you want the 10-inch wireless infotainment, adaptive cruise control and remote/push-button starting.
Key differences
- Price: RM89,900 versus RM94,900.
- Power: 121 hp at 6,600 rpm versus 119 hp at 6,600 rpm.
- Height: 1,576 mm versus 1,608 mm.
- Kerb weight: 1,108 kg versus 1,105 kg.
- Alloy wheel size: 16 inches versus 17 inches.
- Centre display: 7.0 inches with wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto versus 10 inches with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.
DG4
- RM5,000 lower purchase price.
- 121 hp, against 119 hp.
- LED daytime running lights, front and rear foglamps, plus Blind Spot Information System.
- 16-inch alloys instead of 17-inch black alloys.
- 7.0-inch display lacks the facelift's wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- No listed adaptive cruise control, remote engine start or push-button start.
DG4 Facelift
- 10-inch display audio with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Adaptive cruise control, remote engine start and push-button start.
- 17-inch black alloys and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating.
- Costs RM5,000 more.
- 119 hp is 2 hp down on the Honda WR-V DG4.
- No listed LED daytime running lights, front or rear foglamps, or Blind Spot Information System.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM89,900✓ | RM94,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 121 hp at 6,600 rpm✓ | 119 hp at 6,600 rpm |
| Torque | 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm | 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 73 mm × 89.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | CVT | CVT |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 11.0 seconds | 11.0 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 6.0 L/100 km | 6.0 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,060 mm | 4,060 mm |
| Width | 1,780 mm | 1,780 mm |
| Height | 1,576 mm | 1,608 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,485 mm | 2,485 mm |
| Weight | 1,108 kg | 1,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres | 380 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R16 | 215/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 215/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | 16" Space Saver | 16" Steel Spare |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | — |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 17" Black Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 17" Black Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Electric Power Steering |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) | 4 (Dual Front and Side Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | — |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | ISOFIX i-Size |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | Yes, with CMBS |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front and Rear |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Halogen |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Fabric |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | — |
| Audio | 7.0" Display Audio Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 2 Speakers | 10" Display Audio with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | — | Four Windows |
| Engine Start | — | Remote Engine Start, Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle | Yes, Multi-angle with LaneWatch |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | — |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | Free Labour for Five Times within 100,000 km or Five Years | 5-year unlimited-mileage warranty; free labour for up to 5 services (100,000 km/5 years) |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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DG4 vs DG4 Facelift FAQ
Is the Honda WR-V DG4 or Honda WR-V DG4 Facelift better?
The Honda WR-V DG4 Facelift is the better-equipped choice for its 10-inch wireless infotainment, adaptive cruise control and remote/push-button starting. The Honda WR-V DG4 is the sharper value pick if those features are not priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Honda WR-V DG4 Facelift costs RM5,000 more than the Honda WR-V DG4.
Which WR-V has the stronger performance figures?
The Honda WR-V DG4 has 121 hp versus 119 hp, while both make 145 Nm and record 11.0 seconds from 0-100 km/h. On the quoted figures, the performance gap is negligible.
