2023 Honda WR-V

VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS

Honda WR-V

Honda’s WR-V sits in that sweet spot for buyers who want the crossover look without forking out Venue or Fronx money. Think of it as raised-hatch practicality with a seating position that actually gives you a decent view over Joburg’s traffic, but without the premium price tags that usually follow. Seven used examples on the market priced between R209,900 and R279,900 (median R254,900) confirm this is a real-world entry point for those on a tight budget. Power comes exclusively from a 1.2-litre petrol, with manual or semi-auto boxes only—no diesel, no hybrid, and nothing that’ll tempt you to chase the N3’s fast lane. That matters if you’re looking for a city commuter and not a long-haul cruiser. Most examples floating around are 1.2 Elegance models, making up more than half of the listings at R209,900 to R279,900, while a couple of Comfort-specs sit just under the R250k mark. These cars are all 2022 to 2024 models, so you’re getting something fairly fresh, with average mileage hovering around 40,860 km—daily-driven, but not abused. No new WR-Vs are currently available, so it’s pre-owned or nothing. The kicker, and it’s what the WR-V should have been from the start, is space efficiency. Rear headroom is genuinely usable, and you’re not paying the Venue tax. For anyone who’s after crossover clearance and a livable price, that’s the point.