Honda BR-V Coming Next Year, Says CEO

Update: All the wait and the anticipation came to an end with Honda finally unveiling its debut compact SUV BR-V that is set to take on the likes of Renault Duster, Hyundai Creta, Ford Ecosport and Nissan Terrano in India. The compact SUV segment is already quite competitive but Honda BR-V with its stunning appearance and an impressive set of interior features, has the right ingredients to take its competitors on. With two engine variants of petrol and diesel, Honda BR-V holds an edge over other compact SUVs with a third foldable seat. Know more about this new Crossover revealed at Auto Expo.

Honda BR-V, the company’s upcoming compact SUV will be here soon after March 2016 as conveyed through Mr. Katsushi Inoue, President and CEO, Honda Cars India. The car is based on the Brio platform and would be competing against the likes of Ford EcoSport, Maruti S-Cross, Hyundai Creta and Renault Duster.

Though, the car is based on the Brio platform, it has derived a lot from Mobilio, like the body shell. However, there are enough changes to make it look the part. The whole front end is redone along with the rear. The front is stubby and squared-off with design elements like clamshell bonnet, projector headlamps with DRLs. While the rear end features a futuristic tail lamps cluster along with muscular bumper. Then there is all around body cladding to make it beefier and a little wider. 

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On the inside, the compact SUV will feature all new interior setup that will be inspired from Honda City and that of Jazz. Along with infotainment system, a sporty setup and multi-function steering wheel, the insides will also get a third row of seating that hasn’t been perfectly executed by the existing ones.

Powering the new BRV would be the 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine from the Honda City and the Mobilio, while the diesel motor could be a new 120 PS 1.6-litre instead of the current 100 PS 1.5-litre engine.

Pricewise, Honda BRV is expected to hover around INR 8 lacs to 13 lacs as the automaker would be manufacturing the vehicle at Tapukara, alongside Jazz, with heavy localization.

Watch Showcase Video of Honda BR-V

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