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Honda BR-V

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Honda BR-V
File:2022 Honda BR-V Prestige with Honda Sensing 1.5 DG3 (20220429).jpg
2022 Honda BR-V Prestige with Honda Sensing (DG3, Indonesia)
Overview
ManufacturerHonda
Production2016–present
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive

The Honda BR-V is a Subcompact Crossover SUV made by Honda since 2016.

First Generation (2016-2021)[change]

First generation
File:2017 Honda BR-V 1.5 E DG1 (190316).jpg
2017 BR-V E (DG1; pre-facelift, Indonesia)
Overview
Model codeDG1/2
Production
  • January 2016 – 2021
  • 2017–present (Pakistan)
Assembly
DesignerYuki Ishii and Keisuke Asai[1]
Body and chassis
PlatformHonda Global Small Car[2]
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • 88 kW (118 hp; 120 PS) (petrol)
  • 73.5 kW (99 hp; 100 PS) (diesel)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,662 mm (104.8 in)
Length4,453–4,456 mm (175.3–175.4 in)
Width1,735 mm (68.3 in)
Height1,666 mm (65.6 in)
Curb weight1,206–1,222 kg (2,659–2,694 lb)

The Honda BR-V was shown at the 23rd Gaikindo Indonesia Auto Show in 2015. It shares its plataform with the Honda Brio and the Honda Mobilio and is the third car developed by Honda R&D Asia-Pacific after the Honda Amaze and the Mobilio.[3] It has a 1.5 liter VTEC petrol engine and a 1.5 liter turbo diesel engine with a 6-speed manual CVT transmission. It was facelifted in 2019.[4]

Second Generation (2021-present)[change]

Second generation
File:2022 Honda BR-V 1.5 E (front).jpg
2022 BR-V E (DG3, Indonesia)
Overview
Model codeDG3
ProductionDecember 2021 – present
Assembly
DesignerEknat Ajjanakulchai and Suthai Chokngamvong[5]
Body and chassis
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • 89 kW (119 hp; 121 PS)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length4,490 mm (176.8 in)
Width1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Height1,651–1,685 mm (65.0–66.3 in)

The second generation was previewed by the N7X concept in May 2021. It was later revealed in September.[6] [7] It was also developed in Honda R&D Asia-pacific.[8] The car started being produced in December and was put on sale in Indonesia in January 2022,[9] and also started being exported in March.[10] The second generation BR-V has a 1.5 liter VTEC petrol engine, and like the previous gen, it also has a 6-speed manual CVT transmission.

Markets[change]

The Honda BR-V is currently sold in Indonesia, Thailand, Brunei, Philipines, Vietnam, Pakistan (where the first gen is still made), Jamaica.[11] South Africa, and Mexico.[12] It was previously sold in India (where it was discontinued in 2020 due to weak sales and the BS6 emission standards),[13] and Malaysia (since it was replaced by the Honda WR-V).[14] [15]

References[change]

  1. US D784857, Ishii, Yuki & Asai, Keisuke, "Automobile", published 2017-04-25, assigned to Honda Motor Co. Ltd. 
  2. "Pakai Platform Baru, Honda BR-V Bakal Punya Varian Hybrid?". 22 September 2021.
  3. "BR-V". Honda R&D Asia Pacific Co., Ltd. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
  4. Tan, Danny (2019-04-25). "2019 Honda BR-V facelift launched in Indonesia". Paul Tan's Automotive News. Retrieved 2019-04-25.
  5. "Mobil". Pangkalan Data Kekayaan Intelektual. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
  6. "Pertama Kali di Dunia, Honda Perkenalkan Mobil Konsep 7-Seater Terbaru di Indonesia". Honda Indonesia (in Bahasa Indonesia). Archived from the original on 2021-05-03. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
  7. Bell, Sebastien (2021-05-05). "Honda Reveals N7X Multipurpose Crossover Concept In Indonesia". Carscoops. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  8. "Honda BR-V 2022 Resmi Debut Global di Indonesia, Harga Mulai Rp260 Jutaan". AutoFun (in Bahasa Indonesia). 21 September 2021. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  9. "Honda Mulai Produksi Pertama All New Honda BR-V di Pabrik Honda di Indonesia" [Honda Starts First Production of All New Honda BR-V at Honda Factory in Indonesia]. www.honda-indonesia.com (in Bahasa Indonesia). 2021-12-13. Retrieved 2021-12-13.[permanent dead link]
  10. "Mobil Canggih Buatan Karawang Diekspor ke Amerika". 16 March 2022.
  11. Daley, Rory (2022-06-10). "HONDA PULLS OUT ALL THE STOPS". Jamaican News Online. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  12. Juarez, Mau (2023-08-08). "La Honda BR-V 2024 ya tiene precios en México: ya tiene seguridad para cuidar a toda la familia". motorpasion.com.mx/ (in español). Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  13. Parikh, Sagar (2020-04-01). "Honda BR-V discontinued in India - IAB Report". Indianautosblog. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
  14. "Honda WR-V confirmed for Malaysia – 1.5L compact SUV, competitor to the Perodua Ativa, will debut in Q3 - paultan.org". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2023-03-20. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
  15. "Honda BR-V dropped from Malaysian model line-up – second-gen MPV not coming, will be replaced by WR-V - paultan.org". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2023-03-20. Retrieved 2023-03-22.