Japan: Honda Elevate (WR-V) modified by DAMD to look like Jeep Cherokee

RahulNagaraj · 31st December 2024, 12:04

Japanese tuner, DAMD, has revealed the 'WR-V Reverb' - a modified version of the India-built Honda Elevate SUV (sold in Japan as WR-V).

Japan: Honda Elevate (WR-V) modified by DAMD to look like Jeep Cherokee-damdelevate.jpg

DAMD has modified the Elevate SUV entirely with a body kit inspired by the Jeep Cherokee. This includes a new front fascia with a six-slot grille and rectangular headlights. The DAMD WR-V Reverb also gets decals imitating the wood panelling seen on vintage American Station Wagons. The front bonnet is also boxier than that of the standard SUV. It has a rugged front bumper with faux aluminium accents and black steel wheels wrapped in BF Goodrich mud-terrain tyres. The interiors of the DAMD WR-V Reverb seem to remain mostly unchanged, albeit with the new chequered fabric upholstery and a few other minor details.

Japan: Honda Elevate (WR-V) modified by DAMD to look like Jeep Cherokee-damdelevate1.jpg

Mechanically, the DAMD WR-V Reverb remains identical to the standard Honda Elevate. It continues to be powered by the same 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine with a CVT gearbox.

Japan: Honda Elevate (WR-V) modified by DAMD to look like Jeep Cherokee-damdelevate2.jpg

DAMD will showcase the new WR-V Reverb at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show, alongside a few other new models. DAMD had previously revealed two modified versions of the Jimny inspired by the Renault 5 Turbo and the Lancia Delta Integrale.

Source: DAMD/Instagram

Link to Team-BHP news

JunkyardHunter · 31st December 2024, 12:15

It looks decent. I really like the fact that they used halogen headlights to make it look more authentic. That interior however just doesn’t sit well with me. Will this come to India?

veedub89 · 31st December 2024, 12:18

Looks horrible.

The Elevate looks good as it is. Why on earth do people do this?

DDV437 · 31st December 2024, 12:23

Looks quite chunky, in a good way. The only thing ruining the cohesion is the high belt line, and the fact that the Elevate is not a 3 box, like the XJ used to be. Older cars had a far lower belt line than the cars of today, and rear windows you could actually see out of

Sudarshan42 · 31st December 2024, 12:34

From which angle is this supposed to look like a Cherokee? Did a 360 on my phone just to make sure I wasn't being obtuse- it looks more like an Ignis than a Jeep.

sudeepg · 31st December 2024, 13:04

Looks horrible and certainly not to my taste at all. The C Pillar is so out of line with the front which is boxy. I hope this contraption does not make it to our shores. There are enough of weird and whacky mod jobs here.

hummer · 31st December 2024, 13:10

This can definitely win an award under the "weird & wacky mods" category !!

Looks like the modified cars in our local garages, seat covers reminds me of my uncle's 90s Maruti-800 with velvet finish which was a super dust catcher.

As is Elevate has the looks of decade old design, with this mod, it just went further down.

ExplorerXIII · 31st December 2024, 13:38

Apart from the squared grille, nothing about this car resembles Jeep Cherokee. In fact, it looks like a Mandi Dabwali makeover.

kgt.v8 · 31st December 2024, 14:43

The front reminded me of first gen Maruti Suzuki 800 that was sold in India.

Japan: Honda Elevate (WR-V) modified by DAMD to look like Jeep Cherokee-maruti-800-firstgen.jpg

Original image : Link

vellatechie · 1st January 2025, 12:45

This looks wonderful to me!

I would rather have this than a Honda City /Amaze SUV look.

Latheesh · 1st January 2025, 13:16

Elevate Bolero Edition with Lungi interior!

V0id2003 · 1st January 2025, 17:55

Looks like it will be a perfect fit for Cyberpunk 2077

harishpr · 2nd January 2025, 10:03

While the exterior changes looks good , what’s with the interior upholstery?? Inspired by Lungies (vastly worn by men in TN and KL) ???

31st December 2024, 12:04	#1
RahulNagaraj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,676 Thanked: 25,317 Times View My Garage	Japan: Honda Elevate (WR-V) modified by DAMD to look like Jeep Cherokee Japanese tuner, DAMD, has revealed the 'WR-V Reverb' - a modified version of the India-built Honda Elevate SUV (sold in Japan as WR-V). DAMD has modified the Elevate SUV entirely with a body kit inspired by the Jeep Cherokee. This includes a new front fascia with a six-slot grille and rectangular headlights. The DAMD WR-V Reverb also gets decals imitating the wood panelling seen on vintage American Station Wagons. The front bonnet is also boxier than that of the standard SUV. It has a rugged front bumper with faux aluminium accents and black steel wheels wrapped in BF Goodrich mud-terrain tyres. The interiors of the DAMD WR-V Reverb seem to remain mostly unchanged, albeit with the new chequered fabric upholstery and a few other minor details. Mechanically, the DAMD WR-V Reverb remains identical to the standard Honda Elevate. It continues to be powered by the same 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine with a CVT gearbox. DAMD will showcase the new WR-V Reverb at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show, alongside a few other new models. DAMD had previously revealed two modified versions of the Jimny inspired by the Renault 5 Turbo and the Lancia Delta Integrale. Source: DAMD/Instagram Link to Team-BHP news Last edited by RahulNagaraj : 31st December 2024 at 12:05.
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JunkyardHunter BHPian Join Date: May 2023 Location: MH 02 Posts: 304 Thanked: 741 Times	Re: Japan: Honda Elevate (WR-V) modified by DAMD to look like Jeep Cherokee It looks decent. I really like the fact that they used halogen headlights to make it look more authentic. That interior however just doesn’t sit well with me. Will this come to India?
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31st December 2024, 12:18	#3
veedub89 BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 531 Thanked: 1,125 Times	Re: Japan: Honda Elevate (WR-V) modified by DAMD to look like Jeep Cherokee Looks horrible. The Elevate looks good as it is. Why on earth do people do this?
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DDV437 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Greater Noida Posts: 23 Thanked: 46 Times	Re: Japan: Honda Elevate (WR-V) modified by DAMD to look like Jeep Cherokee Looks quite chunky, in a good way. The only thing ruining the cohesion is the high belt line, and the fact that the Elevate is not a 3 box, like the XJ used to be. Older cars had a far lower belt line than the cars of today, and rear windows you could actually see out of
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31st December 2024, 12:34	#5
Sudarshan42 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 373 Thanked: 1,619 Times	Re: Japan: Honda Elevate (WR-V) modified by DAMD to look like Jeep Cherokee From which angle is this supposed to look like a Cherokee? Did a 360 on my phone just to make sure I wasn't being obtuse- it looks more like an Ignis than a Jeep.
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sudeepg BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 893 Thanked: 2,861 Times	Re: Japan: Honda Elevate (WR-V) modified by DAMD to look like Jeep Cherokee Looks horrible and certainly not to my taste at all. The C Pillar is so out of line with the front which is boxy. I hope this contraption does not make it to our shores. There are enough of weird and whacky mod jobs here.
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31st December 2024, 13:10	#7
hummer BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: INDIA Posts: 375 Thanked: 1,506 Times View My Garage	Re: Japan: Honda Elevate (WR-V) modified by DAMD to look like Jeep Cherokee This can definitely win an award under the "weird & wacky mods" category !! Looks like the modified cars in our local garages, seat covers reminds me of my uncle's 90s Maruti-800 with velvet finish which was a super dust catcher. As is Elevate has the looks of decade old design, with this mod, it just went further down.
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ExplorerXIII BHPian Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Kozhikode Posts: 28 Thanked: 47 Times	Re: Japan: Honda Elevate (WR-V) modified by DAMD to look like Jeep Cherokee Apart from the squared grille, nothing about this car resembles Jeep Cherokee. In fact, it looks like a Mandi Dabwali makeover.
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kgt.v8 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2024 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 613 Thanked: 1,207 Times View My Garage	Re: Japan: Honda Elevate (WR-V) modified by DAMD to look like Jeep Cherokee The front reminded me of first gen Maruti Suzuki 800 that was sold in India. Original image : Link Last edited by kgt.v8 : 31st December 2024 at 14:44.
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vellatechie BHPian Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Gurugram Posts: 337 Thanked: 1,332 Times	Re: Japan: Honda Elevate (WR-V) modified by DAMD to look like Jeep Cherokee This looks wonderful to me! I would rather have this than a Honda City /Amaze SUV look.
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Latheesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CNN/BLR Posts: 4,331 Thanked: 10,603 Times	Re: Japan: Honda Elevate (WR-V) modified by DAMD to look like Jeep Cherokee Elevate Bolero Edition with Lungi interior!
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V0id2003 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: GGN & BLR Posts: 149 Thanked: 377 Times	Re: Japan: Honda Elevate (WR-V) modified by DAMD to look like Jeep Cherokee Looks like it will be a perfect fit for Cyberpunk 2077
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harishpr BHPian Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 531 Thanked: 505 Times	Re: Japan: Honda Elevate (WR-V) modified by DAMD to look like Jeep Cherokee While the exterior changes looks good , what’s with the interior upholstery?? Inspired by Lungies (vastly worn by men in TN and KL) ???
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