Honda Cars India has finally introduced its new MPV vehicle called the BR-V. The BR-V, as Honda calls it the Bold Runabout Vehicle, is available in both Diesel and Petrol fuel options in India. The petrol variant is equipped with Honda’s extremely popular 16-Valve, 4-Cylinder 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine with new and exclusively developed 6-speed Manual Transmission and first-in-class Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The CVT version will also get paddle shifters, which is a first in this segment. The diesel variant is equipped with the 1.5 L i-DTEC diesel engine and is mated with a 6 speed Manual Transmission. In line with the company’s Safety Direction in India, the BR-V comes equipped with Dual SRS Air Bags as Standard offering across variants, along with a host of other active and passive safety features. The BR-V 1.5litre petrol engine delivers maximum power of 117bhp, and maximum torque of 145Nm, while the diesel 1.5L i-DTEC engine on the BR-V delivers maximum power of 98bhp and maximum torque of 200Nm.
The BR-V interiors boast of a Sporty All Black Color Theme, Futuristic Dashboard Design, High quality material and a Highly Versatile, comfortable and spacious 3 row cabin. The Honda BR-V features a host of advanced interior equipment including the Push Button Start with Smart Entry, Integrated Bluetooth Audio System with Hands Free Telephone (HFT) and Steering mounted controls for Audio, Automatic Air Conditioner and Power Foldable ORVMs to provide more convenience for the consumers. The Multi Information Display (MID) allows the driver to monitor all important trip and vehicle information including Driving Range, Instantaneous and Average Fuel Efficiency, Ambient Temperature and Time. Further, an Eco lamp provides feedback to the driver during fuel-efficient driving. Prices for the petrol variant start at Rs 8.75 lakhs, while the diesel variant will start at Rs 9.9 lakhs.
