As of now, the all new model Honda BR-V compact SUV has been defined just by a sketch, but finally the images from Indonesia has disclosed Honda’s first compact SUV in detail. The Indonesian revealed has been planned for August 20, 2015. It will be revealed at the GIIAS 2015 (Gaikindo Indonesian International Auto Show) in Tangerang.
The BR-V stands for Bold Runabout Vehicle. It has been evolved by the Honda R&D Asia Pacific Co., Ltd. (HRAP) in Thailand, exactly for the Asian markets. The model will shares its platform with the Brio, Amaze and the Mobilio.
The Honda carmakers have designed the car by using Honda’s ‘XCITING H DESIGN!!!’ philosophy as the model’s front end features a big mouth, taped with horizontal slashes of chrome, glittery headlamps with projector illumination, chrome fog lamp surrounds and aggressive front bumper work with a skid plate to boot.
The sides of Honda BR-V compact SUV are marked by lines that are inclined to the Mobilio, prominent wheel arch trim, subtle side body cladding, and a rather low window line. The wheels are multi-spoke units, decked up with chrome. The outdoor intents sports thick, dual tone roof rails scream.
The model is expected to be launched in India around the end of the year or early 2016. It will feature the 1.5-liter i-DTEC diesel engine that can deliver a power output of 100 hp and a peak torque of 200 Nm. Other models like Jazz, Amaze and the City also features the same engine. The model will feature two transmission options, a 6-speed manual, CVT. The standard variants should get an Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
