2021 Honda BR-V: All you need to know

The second generation Honda BR-V continues to be a three-row offering, which makes it quite suitable for the Indian market as well.


The second generation Honda BR-V remains a three-row offering.

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The second generation Honda BR-V remains a three-row offering.

The new generation Honda BR-V has made a splash in Indonesia which was one of the major markets for the previous generation BR-V. Now we all remember the Honda BR-V as an Ertiga or even a slightly premium offering Honda It bridged the gap between the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and the Toyota Innova Crysta in the Mobolio and MPV market. Now this model may not have performed well in our market but it has done very well globally with sales of over 2.55 lakh units in six years. The new generation Honda BR-V is also expected to be in a similar situation, but we don’t have any clarity on when it will hit our shores. Everything you need to know about the new generation Honda BR-V.

  1. The second generation Honda BR-V continues to be a three-row offering, which makes it quite suitable for the Indian market as well.
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    Honda Cars India is yet to confirm whether the second generation BR-V will make its way to the Indian market.

  2. The all-new Honda BR-V looks identical to the concept variant while retaining most of the lines and design elements. The upright front design gives the SUV a butch feel with a massive grille and a chunky chrome bar at the center with a big ‘H’.
  3. The new BR-V also gets full-LED headlamps with integrated LED DRLs, while the bumper houses round fog lamps and a faux skid plate finished in brushed aluminium.
  4. The profile looks simple and is also reminiscent of the old BR-V. The 16-inch machine-cut alloy wheels stand out, so do the massive glasshouse area and roof rails. The nearly flat shoulder-line continues to the rear meeting with wraparound LED combination taillights.
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    The new generation Honda BR-V is powered by a 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine that churns out 119 bhp and 145 Nm of peak torque.

  5. The new generation Honda BR-V borrows the dashboard and other features from the City sedan. The model gets a 4.2-inch TFT screen as part of the instrument console which displays information like Honda sensing function, average fuel consumption, mileage and empty distance among others.
  6. There is also a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system that comes with smartphone connectivity. The model is more spacious than its predecessor and also gets armrests for the first and second row. There are over 12-volt electrical outlets throughout the cabin, especially for second and third row passengers.
  7. The cabin is covered with leather upholstery and there are plenty of storage options including eight water bottle holders throughout the cabin. The third row seats can be folded up to 50:50 for better cargo space.
  8. Other features of the new Honda BR-V include multiple safety assist systems including remote engine start, Honda Lanewatch system with blindspot detection, Honda Sensing with Honda SmartKey and Adaptive Cruise Control.
  9. It also gets an auto-high beam and collision mitigation brake system. The SUV also gets front and side airbags, ABS and EBD, as well as ISOFIX child anchor seat mounts.
  10. Power comes from a 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine for the Indonesian market that develops 119 bhp at 6600 rpm and 145 Nm of peak torque at 4300 rpm. The motor is mated to a 5-speed manual and a CVT automatic gearbox unit.

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