Honda BR-V

The Honda BR-V is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by Honda since 2016 mainly for emerging markets.[1][2] While being dimensionally bigger and offers three-row seating as standard or as an option, the BR-V is positioned below the more advanced HR-V. The first-generation model shares its platform with the second-generation Mobilio, which itself based on the lengthened Brio platform. The second-generation model is built on a separate platform from the Mobilio.[3]

Honda BR-V
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 BR-V has been manufactured and assembled in several Asian countries, including Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, India, and Pakistan, and is also sold in Brunei, Mexico, and South Africa.

According to Honda, BR-V stands for Bold Runabout Vehicle.[4]

First generation (DG1/2; 2016)
First generation (DG1/2)
2017 BR-V E (DG1; pre-facelift, Indonesia)
Overview
ProductionJanuary 2016 – 2021
Assembly
DesignerYuki Ishii and Keisuke Asai[5]
Body and chassis
PlatformHonda Global Small Car[6]
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)

On 20 August 2015, the first-generation BR-V prototype was unveiled at the 23rd Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show. It is the third automobile model that was developed by Honda R&D Asia Pacific in Thailand after the Amaze and Mobilio.[7]

According to Tomoki Uchida, then the director of Honda Prospect Motor in Indonesia, the BR-V would "serve as an answer to rising customer demands and needs for an affordable SUV that rides high, has a sleek design and is capable to load 7 passengers at one trip".[8] As BR-V is targeted particularly for the Asian market, mass production took place at several plants with different commencement date.

India

The first-generation BR-V was launched in India in an official event in Kolkata on 5 May 2016. Four trim levels were available: E, S, V and VX. All trim are available with either a petrol or diesel engine paired with a manual transmission. Only the petrol-powered V trim can be had with a continuous variable transmission.[9][10] It was discontinued in 2020 due to declining sales and implementation of BS6 emission standards from April 2020.[11]

Indonesia

The first-generation BR-V went on sale in Indonesia on 23 January 2016 and is available in 3 trim levels, which are S, E, and E Prestige (renamed to Prestige in the facelifted model). The hill-start assist and vehicle stability assist is available in CVT option.

The BR-V became Honda's second best-selling automobile model in Indonesia for 2016.[12]

  • 2016 BR-V E Prestige (DG1; pre-facelift, Indonesia)
  • 2018 BR-V E Prestige (DG1; pre-facelift, Indonesia)
  • 2018 BR-V E Prestige (DG1; pre-facelift, Indonesia)

Malaysia

The first-generation BR-V was launched in Malaysia on 5 January 2017. The Malaysian version comes with added NVH reduction features compared to those sold in neighboring countries.[13] By early March 2017, bookings up to 8,500 units were received for the Honda BR-V in Malaysia, making it one of the top selling cars for Honda in Malaysia and resulting in an extended waiting time for the car.[14] Almost 12,000 units of BR-V were sold within the first six months after launch.[15] All variant/trim come standard with Electric Power Steering (EPS), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), Isofix and reverse camera with parking sensors.

In Malaysia, the BR-V is offered in E, V and SE (Special Edition) trim levels and powered by 1.5L SOHC i-VTEC engine paired with Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT).

Pakistan

The first-generation BR-V was opened for booking in Pakistan in February 2017 and officially launched on 21 April 2017.[16][17]

Honda Atlas offered the vehicle in three different variants/trim levels:[17]

  • i-VTEC MT (manual transmission)
  • i-VTEC (automatic transmission)
  • i-VTEC S (automatic transmission)

The i-VTEC MT variant was launched on 1 April 2018.[17]

Philippines

The first-generation BR-V was previewed at the 2016 Philippine International Motor Show. It is available in 2 trim levels: 1.5 S CVT and 1.5 V Navi CVT.

It went on sale on 10 December 2016 at all Honda dealerships across the country.[18][19]

South Africa

The first-generation BR-V was launched into the South African market in October 2016 with either manual transmission or CVT options with three trim levels. South African models received paddle shifters on the CVT models. The lineup doesn't include EBD on any models. Both daytime running lamps and reverse parking sensors are absent and neither are offered as an optional factory option.

Thailand

Initially previewed at the 2015 Thailand International Motor Expo, the first-generation BR-V was launched in Thailand on the 28 January 2016 with two variants available: V and SV. The V only came with two rows of seats allowing for a seating capacity of 5 while the SV variant came with three rows of seats allowing for a seating capacity of 7.[20][21]

Facelift

The BR-V received a facelift that includes redesigned front and rear fascia. This facelift was first launched at the 27th Indonesia International Motor Show on 25 April 2019.[22][23]

On 5 November 2019, for the Mexican market, this facelift entered the market just after being sold for a year.[24]

  • 2020 BR-V E (DG1; facelift, Indonesia)
  • 2019 BR-V Prestige (DG1; facelift, Indonesia)
  • 2020 BR-V 1.5 V (DG1; facelift, Malaysia)
  • 2020 BR-V 1.5 V interior (facelift, Malaysia)

Engines

The first-generation BR-V available with either a 1.5 L L15Z1 i-VTEC four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 88 kW (118 hp; 120 PS) at 6,600 rpm and 145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft) of torque at 4,600 rpm, or a 1.5 L N15A1 four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine that produces 73.5 kW (99 hp; 100 PS) at 3,600 rpm and 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) of torque at 1,750 rpm.

Second generation (DG3; 2021)
Second generation (DG3)
2022 BR-V Prestige with Honda Sensing (DG3, Indonesia)
Overview
ProductionDecember 2021 – present
Assembly
DesignerEknat Ajjanakulchai and Suthai Chokngamvong[25]
Body and chassis
RelatedHonda Amaze (second generation)
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 BR-V was unveiled in Indonesia on 21 September 2021. It was previewed as a near-production concept model, called the "N7X Concept", which was revealed on 3 May 2021.[26][27] Development was led by Large Project Leader Parinya Tangwiengwang of Honda R&D Asia Pacific.[28] Its design is mostly retained from the N7X Concept with minimum changes, while its dashboard design is nearly identical to the second-generation Amaze.[29] Honda Sensing active safety system along with the Honda LaneWatch camera system is available as an option for Prestige trim.[30]

It went on production in Indonesia on 13 December 2021 with a claimed 80% of locally-sourced parts. Indonesian sales commenced on 8 January 2022.[31] Exports from the country also commenced on 16 March 2022 to around 30 countries throughout Africa and South America.[32]

  • 2022 BR-V Prestige with Honda Sensing (DG3, Indonesia)
  • Interior
  • N7X Concept which previews the second-generation BR-V

Engine
L15ZF engine

The second-generation BR-V shares the same 1.5-litre L15ZF DOHC i-VTEC engine that produces 89 kW (119 hp; 121 PS) at 6,600 rpm along with the continuously variable transmission from the seventh-generation City, with slight adjustments in tuning.[33][34]

Sales
Calendar Year Indonesia Thailand Philippines[35] India[36] Pakistan Mexico
2016 38,666[37] 10,153[38] 704 16,820
2017 21,932[39] 6,087[40] 7,212 12,275 10,318
2018 9,143[41] 5,143[42] 4,719 7,140[43] 16,019
2019 4,071[44] 4,540[45] 4,003[46] 2,857[43] 6,153[47]
2020 1,468[48] 2,041[49] 60[50] 3,759[51]
2021 2,949[52] 1,589[53] 1,989[54] 3,819[55]

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