Honda BR-V is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Honda. In Pakistan, Honda BR-V was launched in
2017
as an affordable 7-seater SUV. Initially, Honda launched 3 trims of the BR-V namely: Honda BR-V i-VTEC, i-VTEC MT, and i-VTEC S.
In
2019
, the BR-V received a
facelift
with an improved exterior and more interior features. The facelifted version is the only trim currently available in Pakistan.
BR-V Exterior
The Honda BR-V 2023 comes with a bold and
sleek design language
. The front has a new bumper with a modern grille which is accompanied by autoprojector headlamps with
daytime running lights (DRLs)
. Below the headlamps are stylish fog lights.
Both the sides of the Honda BR-V 2023 are equipped with power-retractable side mirrors and sun visors.
The rear of the car has a chrome garnish adorned with
LED taillights
on its ends. A purposeful spoiler with a rear wiper is also present at the rear end of the car. The top of Honda BR-V 2023 has a
shark fin antenna
.
Honda BRV Interior
The interior of Honda BRV 2023 is luxurious with
7 seats
wrapped in premium fabric. The electrically powered steering wheel is tilt-adjustable and has audio control switches. Behind the steering wheel is a meter cluster with a multi-information LCD display that shows driver information and has an
Eco indicator
.
Honda BR-V 2023 supports smart entry with
push-start button
. The driver’s seat height is adjustable while the seats in the 2nd row have reclining, sliding, tilting adjustments and are fully foldable. The 3rd row also comes with features of folding 50/50, fully folding, and one-touch tumble increasing boot space.
The center fascia houses a 7-inch display screen that supports a navigation system, smartphone connectivity, hands-free telephone technology
Bluetooth connectivity
, etc. The car also has an
HDMI port
and USB input. Digital air conditioning with rear AC vents keeps the whole car cool. The car comes with a
12V power outlet
and has 10 cupholders. Other common features include seatback pockets and a vanity mirror.
The car’s safety features include two airbags for the driver and the front-seat passenger, seatbelts for all the passengers,
anti-lock braking system
(ABS),
electronic brake distribution
(EBD), security alarm with
immobilizer
, and a rearview camera.
BRV Engine
Honda BRV 2023 comes with a
1497 cc 4-cylinder
, 16 valve, SOHC i-VTech engine which generates a maximum power of
88/6600 kW/rpm
at a maximum torque of
145/4600 Nm/rpm
. The car comes with CVT transmission.
BR-V Mileage
With a fuel capacity of 42 liters, the Honda BR-V 2023 provides a fuel economy of
11 km/l
in the city and
15 km/l
on the highway.
BRV Ride & Handling
The Honda BRV 2023 has a comfortable ride and
impressive handling
. The suspension is a bit stiff which can be felt while driving but the overall ride is quite comfortable. The car is easy-to-drive and maneuvering is also effortless keeping in view the 7-seater dimensions of the vehicle. The ride quality of Honda BR-V 2023 is above average.
Honda BRV Maintenance
Honda BR-V 2023 is easy to maintain as its auto parts are very easily available in the market and are quite affordable.
BRV Competitors
Honda BRV 2023 competes with
Kia Stonic, Glory 580 Pro,
and
Toyota Rush
in the Pakistani market.
Due to its affordable price, Honda BR-V competes with
Kia Stonic
despite having more seating capacity than the latter. Stonic lies in the same price range as that of the BR-V and has similar features. Kia Stonic has a larger fuel capacity and a better fuel economy but its engine is lesser in power and displacement than that of the BR-V.
Glory 580 Pro
by DFSK is a fitting competitor for the BRV due to the same size and features. Glory 580 Pro has a larger fuel tank, a more powerful engine, traction control, remote boot id, sunroof, and power seats. BR-V beats Glory 580 Pro when it comes to price as BRI-V is a lot more affordable.
Toyota Rush
is also a competitor of the Honda BR-V but it has a lot fewer features than the BR-V.