Class Mini SUV | Production 2015–present Body style 5-door wagon | |
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Assembly Thailand: Ayutthaya (Honda Ayutthaya Plant)Indonesia: Karawang (Honda Karawang Plant)India: Tapukara, Rajasthan (Honda Cars India)Malaysia: Malacca (Honda Malaysia Plant) Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-driveFront-engine, all-wheel-drive | ||
The Honda BR-V is a compact SUV that is manufactured by Honda since 2015. The car shares its platform with the Honda Mobilio MPV, which is based off an extended Honda Brio and Honda Amaze platform. The BR-V sits below the Honda HR-V and sold in Indonesia, Thailand, Pakistan, India, Malaysia and The Philippines.
Contents
- Development
- Indonesia launch
- India launch
- Philippine Launch
- Malaysia Launch
- Pakistan Launch
- Specifications and features
- References
The abbreviation BR-V stands for Bold Runabout Vehicle.
Development
On 20 August 2015, the BR-V prototype was unveiled on the 2015 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). It was the third concept car that is under the development of Honda Research and Development (R&D) Asia Pacific Co. Ltd. (HRAP), Thailand as well as PT. Honda R&D Indonesia.
According to Tomoki Uchida, director of Honda Prospect Motor in Indonesia, the derivation of the BR-V will serve as an answer to rising customer demands and needs for inexpensive SUV that rides higher, sleek design and capable to load 7 passengers at one trip. As BR-V is targeted particularly for the Asian market, mass production will take place at several plants with different commencement date.
Indonesia launch
The BR-V was launched in Indonesia on 23 January 2016, and went on sale in the same day.
India launch
The BR-V was launched in India in an official event in New Delhi in May 2016. The BR-V was also launched at an event in Mumbai in the same month.
Philippine Launch
The BR-V was launched in the Philippines during the 6th Philippine International Motor Show on September 14, 2016.
Malaysia Launch
The BR-V was launched in Malaysia on 5 January 2017 with a retail price of MYR 85,800 for the standard E spec model and MYR 92,800 for the V spec model. The Malaysian version comes with added NVH reduction features compared to those sold in neighboring countries. By early March 2017, bookings up to 8,500 units were received for the Honda BR-V in Malaysia, making it one of the top selling car for Honda in Malaysia and resulting in an extended waiting time for the car.
Pakistan Launch
The BR-V was launched in Pakistan in February 2017. With a price of PKR 22,29,000 for the standard model and PKR 23,29,000 for the S model (with extra features).
Specifications and features
The BR-V accommodates 5 and 7 passengers with 2 and 3-row seating structures respectively. It comes with standard roof rails, front projector headlights, rear LED taillights and 16 inch alloy wheels. Specific to the 3-row seating structure, it is equipped with rear air conditioner. The safety features include the ABS, EBD, dual SRS airbags, hill-start assist, and Honda's VSA.
It is available with 1.5 L L15Z1 i-VTEC four-cylinder gasoline engine that produces 118 hp (88 kW) at 6,600 rpm and 107 lb·ft (145 N·m) at 4,600 rpm, and 1.5 L Earth Dreams i-DTEC straight-four turbo-diesel engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission or CVT.