The country’s first seven-seat compact SUV Honda BR-V has been launched at 8.75 lakh (Ex-showroom, Delhi). The BR-V from Honda will be available in petrol and diesel engine options. The 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine puts out 117bhp power and 145Nm of torque, while the 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel engine puts out 99bhp power and 200Nm of torque. The engines come mated to a six-speed manual transmission, while the optional CVT is available only in petrol guise.
The Honda BR-V has been launched in four variants – E, S, V and VX. Here are a list of features in every variant:
E: The BR-V E variant features projector headlamps, LED tail light guide, chrome front grille, body coloured door handles and ORVMs, eco lamps, power windows, digital AC controls, roof rails and adjustable headrest for all seat rows. Additionally, the E variant also offers tilt steering and 50:50 split third row of seats with reclining function and 60:40 split second row of seats with reclining function. For safety, it gets dual front airbags, while ABS with EBD is available only in diesel. The petrol E variant is priced at Rs 8.75 lakh, while diesel costs Rs 9.90 lakh.
S: In addition to all the features from the E variant, the BR-V S variant additionally offers 2-DIN audio player with Bluetooth and USB, steering-mounted audio controls, sliding second row seats, and rear wiper, washer and defogger. For added convenience, the S variant also offers adjustable driver’s seat, automatic climate control and rear AC vents. This variant also gets better fabric upholstery and electronically folding ORVMs. The S variant also gets a full wheel cover. ABS is standard in petrol versions as well diesel starting with this trim. The S variant in petrol is priced at Rs 9.90 lakh petrol and Rs 10.99 lakh for diesel.
V: Looking for more features? The BR-V V variant comes loaded with additional features like electronically folding ORVMs with integrated turn indicators, push button start with keyless entry, front fog lamps and second row centre armrest. The V variants also gets a 3D speedometer with multi-information display, security alarm and front and rear mudguards. For additional protection, the V variant also gets impact sensing auto door unlock system and speed sensitive automatic door locks. The V variant is offered in manual transmission, with optional CVT paddle shift only in petrol guise. Petrol MT is priced at Rs 10.90 lakh, Rs 11.99 lakh for petrol CVT and Rs 11.85 lakh for diesel.
VX: In additional to features from the lower variants, the top-of-the-line BR-V VX comes with chrome side protector, head absorbing windshield, LED positioning lamps, leather wrapped steering wheel, armrest, gear knob and seats. The VX variant also gets driver power auto up function. The VX variant in petrol costs Rs 11.84 lakh, while the diesel is offered for Rs 12.90 lakh.
To emerge as a strong competitor, the Honda BR-V is offered with decent amount of features in its segment. Customers considering a petrol variant, can opt for the S variant that comes with standard front airbags with ABS and EBD, along with a range of features. While those looking for a budget friendly diesel variant, they can opt for the base E variant that offers front airbags and ABS with EBD as standard. Customers who wouldn’t mind shelling out a little extra for more features, we think the S variant does offer better value for money proposition.
