Honda BR-V
| Honda BR-V | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| Production | 2015-present |
| Assembly |
Thailand: Ayutthaya (Honda Ayutthaya Plant) Indonesia: Karawang (Honda Karawang Plant) India: Tapukara, Rajasthan (Honda Cars India) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mini SUV |
| Body style | 5-door wagon |
| Layout |
Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive |
| Related |
Honda Mobilio Honda Brio Honda Amaze |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
1.5 L L15Z1 i-VTEC I4 (gasoline) 1.5 L Earth Dreams i-DTEC I4-T (diesel) |
| Transmission |
6-speed manual CVT |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mm (104.7 in) |
| Length | 4,455 mm (175.4 in) |
| Width | 1,735 mm (68.3 in) |
| Height | 1,650 mm (65.0 in) |
The Honda BR-V is a mini SUV that manufactured by Honda since 2015. The car shares its platform with the Mobilio MPV, Brio hatchback and the Amaze saloon. The BR-V sits below the HR-V and sold in Indonesia, Thailand, and India.
The abbreviation BR-V stands for Bold Runabout Vehicle.[1]
Development
In June 2015, the BR-V prototype was unveiled on the 2015 Gaikindo Indonesia International Motor 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.[1] As BR-V is targeted particularly for the Asian market, mass production will take place at several plants with different commencement date.
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.
Specifications and features
The BR-V accommodates 5 and 7 passengers with 2 and 3-row seating structures respectively.[2] 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.[3] 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.
References
- 1 2 Joseph, Noah (2015-06-30). "Honda previews new BR-V three-row crossover for Indonesia". Autoblog.com. AOL Inc. Retrieved 2016-09-10.
- ↑ Team ZigWheels (2015-12-17). "Honda BR-V to be showcased at 2016 Auto Expo". Zigwheels.com. ZigWheels. Retrieved 2016-09-10.
- ↑ Saxena, Dhruv (2016-08-09). "Honda BR-V Small SUV- All You Should Know". Carblogindia.com. Car Blog India. Retrieved 2016-09-10.
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