Honda BR-V Full Review

The Honda BRV (Bold Runabout Vehicle) has received over 4,000 bookings since its launch on 5th May, 2016.

Transmission options on offer are a new 6-speed manual and a CVT automatic with first-in-segment paddle shifters. While the diesel mill is claimed to return a class-leading mileage of 21.9kmpl (ARAI –certified), the petrol mill deilvers 15.4kmpl (MT) and 16kmpl (AT). The higher trims of the compact SUV comes loaded with all comfort and safety features such automatic climate control, Bluetooth telephony and audio streaming, push button start, steering-mounted audio buttons, electrically foldable ORVMs, 16-inch alloy wheels and LED light guides.

Interestingly, the anti-lock braking system (ABS) comes as standard on the BRV diesel and mid-range and higher petrol variants, while the dual airbag protection is standard across the range. The Honda BRV offers best-in-class ground clearance of 210mm, and boot space of 691-litres (third row folded).

Honda BRV Rivals

The Honda BRV will compete against cars like Hyundai Creta, Renault Duster, Nissan Terrano, Mahindra Scorpio and others compact SUVs.

Unveiled at the 2016 Delhi Auto Expo, the Honda BRV is the third product developed by Honda R&D Asia Pacific Co Ltd. (HRAP) in Thailand. In India, the new Honda compact SUV is being manufactured at the carmaker‘s Tapukara, Rajasthan based plant. Initially, the company aims to produce around 36,000 units of the vehicle on annual basis. For people not in the know, the Honda BRV first broke cover as a concept at the 2015 GIIAS and IIMS in Indonesia.

Honda BRV Interior 

The interior of the Honda BRV is more upmarket than the Mobilio MPV and the Amaze compact sedan

The car comes with a seven-seat configuration in three-row seating layout (2+3+2). The rear air conditioner is positioned between the first and second row seats. With a long wheelbase, the BRV offers the most spacious cabin in its segment.