The newly launching Honda BR-V SUV has the below-mentioned performance as per the automobile experts. Let’s have a detailed look at it.

The analysis is being made segment wise. Here are the observations regarding the new Honda BR-V SUV.

Engine & Performance : The Mobilio’s 1.5-litre petrol and turbo diesel engines are a copy of that of Honda City’s.

The petrol engine produces 119PS with 145Nm
The diesel engine produces 100PS with 200Nm

The BR-V model boosts with the changes in the gearbox increased combustion efficiency and reduced weight.

The Petrol variant comes with a 6-speed manual gear system and a CVT which has paddle shifters – first time of this kind in this segment first. There is no automatic option in the diesel version. It is anticipated that there might be slightly higher fuel efficiency in the automatic variant at 16kmpl whereas the manual’s variant stands at 15.4 kmpl. The diesel  engine claims the fuel efficiency at 21.9kmpl.

The noise produced by the Diesel the Engine remains the same – loud and gravelly as its preceding models. However, the engine look is made linear.

Driving and Comfort :

The car suspensions absorb bumps and irregularities to the maximum. The electrical power steering is well weighted even at high speeds. Highway stability is steady at 120 kmph speed without feeling light or flighty. A ground clearance of 210mm is the highest in its class and allows stress-free driving on the worst conditioned roads.

Safety :

The Honda BR-V offers dual airbags as standard across all the ranges of the models. ABS is only standard in diesel versions. The entry-level petrol engine does not get it.

Features :

Electrically adjustable and folding rear view mirrors, a proper rear aircon, LED DRLs and projector headlamps.

Interior and space :

The Honda BR-V is designed similar Honda City and Honda Jazz models. Conventional control buttons, good quality plastics feel durable for the dashboard. The BR-V also gets a new instrument cluster that uses white ringed dials with a separate multi-information display that has dual trips, average and instant efficiency, driving range and ambient temperature.

An audio system is simple with a small black and white screen and USB, AUX, Bluetooth options. Sound quality is only average. A push button start system, enough storage spaces like large bottle holders in the door pockets and a Toyota Innova like roof mounted AC vents for the second and third rows passenger seats.

The seats in the top model are leather wrapped and supportive. The seating set up is very flexible. 60:40 split for the middle row which also slides. The third row splits 50:50. Both row seats can be reclined and tumbled. Boot space with all the rows is 223-litres and increases to a huge 691- litres with the last row dropped.

Design and style :

Projector low beam headlamps and LED daytime running lamps. The sculpted front bumper adds a dash of aggression. The silver treatment for the faux skid plate looks premium. Front on, the Honda BR-V looks both capable and expensive and will definitely turn heads.

The side of the view, however, reminds of the BR-V’s sibling the Honda Mobilio. 16-inch wheels with rugged looking, black plastic-clad wheel arches.

The high ground clearance and roof rails add a good look to the design. The rear end uses a couple of LED lamps that are connected by a reflective strip. The rear windscreen is large and offers good visibility.