Honda Brio

2016 Honda Brio launched in India; prices start at INR 4.69 lakh (Ex-Showroom, Delhi)

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Honda Cars India (HCIL) launched the 2016 Honda Brio with a price tag of INR 4.69 lakh (Ex-Showroom, Delhi). The looks of the Brio have been reworked with a high-gloss black and chrome finished front grille and a redesigned front bumper. At the rear, the Brio gets a new and tail lamp design and an all new tailgate spoiler with LED high mount stop-lamp.

The interiors of the Brio feature a carbon finished instrument panel with silver accents and integrated air vents. The 2016 Brio also comes equipped with a new triple analogue meter with white illumination. A few new features on the 2016 Brio include a 2 DIN Integrated Audio (USB and Aux-in) with Bluetooth connectivity and hands free telephony function, digital AC controls with max cool function. The Brio is now available in Beige Interiors and new Black Interiors (for the top variant). The new Brio will be available in 5 colours – Taffeta White, Alabaster Sliver, Urban Titanium, Rally Red and White Orchid Pearl.

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Powering the 2016 Honda Brio is the conventional 4-cylinder 1.2-litre i-VTEC engine that delivers a maximum power output of 88 PS at 6000 rpm and peak torque of 109 Nm at 4500 rpm. This engine comes mated to a 5 speed manual transmission and 5 speed automatic transmission that return a fuel economy of 18.5 km/l and 16.5 km/l respectively, as per test data.

The Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure of the Brio is said to improve self-protection while mitigating damage to other vehicles in the event of a collision. The hatchback features a number of Honda’s active and passive safety technologies including Dual SRS airbags, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Seat Belt Pre-tensioner with load limiters and impact mitigating headrests. The front body structure of the Brio is equipped with pedestrian injury mitigation technology designed to absorb impact energy.

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Following are the variant wise prices (Ex-Showroom Delhi) for the 2016 Honda Brio:

Petrol:

  E (MT) – INR 469,000

  S (MT) – INR 520,000

VX (MT) – INR 595,000

 VX (AT) – INR 681,600

(*Pearl Premium (for White Orchid Pearl Colour): Ex S/R+ 4000 INR additional)

Speaking on the occasion, Yoichiro Ueno, President & CEO, Honda Cars India, said, The Brio remains an embodiment of Honda’s engineering prowess and manufacturing excellence. Brio has the distinction of being the Industry Topper in Quality scoring No1 position in the J D Power IQS results year after year.  The car isnot just ‘made for the people’ but ‘made around the people’. The new Brio is an all-rounder – spacious, comfortable, looks good, has a fabulous effective engine, and delivers great fuel economy. Launched in 2011, Honda Brio is a loved car for more than 87,000 happy Indian families and with the new Brio, we expect to strike a new chord with the young and vivacious Indians.”

Following is an image gallery of the 2016 Honda Brio:

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