2028 Honda WR-V Successor To Rival Brezza, Venue, and Nexon In Sub-4 Metre SUV Segment

Honda Planning WR-V Successor For 2028 Launch

Honda Cars India is reportedly preparing to re-enter the sub-4 metre SUV segment with a new model that could serve as the WR-V successor. The compact SUV is likely to make its debut around 2028, following the launches of the next-gen City and the all-electric Honda 0 Alpha, both scheduled before 2027.

Focus On the Sub-4 Metre SUV Market

After discontinuing the first-gen WR-V in early 2023, Honda currently lacks presence in one of India’s most competitive SUV segments. Recent reports suggest the automaker is revisiting this space, encouraged by the revised GST norms that lower taxes on sub-4 metre vehicles. Honda aims to leverage this advantage to expand its lineup and strengthen its position in India’s sub-4 metre SUV category.

Expected Design And Positioning

The upcoming small SUV will be developed on a new platform, possibly influenced by the next-gen Brio with an SUV-inspired design. The model could feature modern styling, advanced connectivity, and strong safety features to appeal to Indian buyers. Honda is expected to position the SUV against popular rivals like the Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, and Kia Sonet.

Hybrid Powertrain Likely

Honda may equip the WR-V successor with multiple powertrain options, including a hybrid setup similar to the City e:HEV. This move aligns with the company’s broader plan to expand its hybrid portfolio in India by the end of the decade. The hybrid variant could become one of the most fuel-efficient SUVs in the sub-4 metre class.

Launch Timeline

While Honda has not officially confirmed the model, reports indicate that the compact SUV could arrive in Indian showrooms by 2028. It will likely join the brand’s upcoming lineup of ten new models planned by 2030, seven of which will be SUVs. The WR-V successor will play a key role in Honda’s strategy to regain lost market share in India’s fast-growing sub-4 metre SUV segment.