Honda BR V

Honda BR-V receives 10,000 bookings since launch

Honda BR-V (92)

The newly launched Honda BR-V has witnessed a good response from the market with over 10,000 bookings registered since its launch last month (5th May 2016). The BR-V, which stands for Bold Runabout Vehicle is Honda’s first crack at the India’s burgeoning compact SUV segment, which has witnessed growth by over 40 per cent last year. Based on the Brio/Amaze/Mobilio’s platform, the BR-V is available in both diesel and petrol variants, but only in front-wheel-drive configuration.

Petrol power for the BR-V comes from the same 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine shared with the City, and is rated at 117 bhp and 145 Nm of torque. The petrol engine is matched to a newly developed 6-speed manual transmission, and is rated at an ARAI certified 16 km/l. The same engine can also be had with a CVT option. The diesel engine is the usual 1.5-litre i-DTEC motor found in the Amaze, Jazz and the Mobilio; good for 98.6 bhp and 200 Nm of torque, and strapped to a 5-speed manual transmission.

Honda BR-V dashboard (2)

Other highlights include room for 7 occupants, second row seats with a 60:40 split, roof-mounted AC vents, 210 mm of ground clearance, push button start, paddle shifters on the CVT, and dual air bags which is a standard offering across variants.

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Speaking on the performance of BR-V, Mr. Yoichiro Ueno, President & CEO, Honda Cars India Ltd said, “The recently launched Honda BR-V has received a good consumer response with over 10,000 bookings since launch. BR-V has amassed strong interest from both young and middle aged customers. We are confident that it will attract more customers with its strong desirable values.” As per current demand, BR-V has witnessed equal consumer preference in petrol and diesel variants. The new warranty policy of 3 year unlimited km warranty for BR-V has been very positively accepted and is one of the driving forces for good acceptance of BR-V in the market,” 

 

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