India-bound Honda Brio facelift launched in Indonesia

Honda has launched a facelifted version of the Brio in the Indonesian market. The car gets new features and cosmetic changes similar to the recently launched Amaze compact sedan.

This revised Honda Brio boasts of a new grille, larger air intakes and new bumpers. The rear gets a new chrome bezel. The much needed improvement is in the cabin with a new dashboard, similar to the one in the new Amaze and upcoming BR-V. The circular air vents are changed to rectangular ones and the car gets automatic climate control. The infotainment system is new, but the multi-function steering wheel has been carried over from its predecessor.

For the Indonesian market, the facelifted Brio gets the same 1.2 litre four-cylinder i-VTEC petrol mill. However, the power output is tweaked to 90bhp and 110Nm of torque. Transmission options include a new Earth Dreams Technology CVT or a five-speed manual gearbox.

The Brio is Honda’s entry-level model in India and is due for a facelift. Though the carmaker didn't bring this refreshed car to the 2016 Auto Expo, It will launch the car. Its introduction might take a while as Honda is preparing to launch the BR-V soon, which will be followed by the Accord later this year.

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