Honda BR-V | First Drive Review | 2016
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- Watch the first drive video review of the new Honda BR-V 2016. Watch full video to know about performance, mileage and features of the new SUV from Honda. For detailed review go to CarDekho.com.
Honda has launched their all new BRV at a price of Rs 8.75 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). With this, Honda is all set to enter the highly-competitive mid-size SUV space with its contender for the segment - the Honda BR-V. Based on the same platform that gave us the Brio hatchback, Amaze sedan and Mobilio MPV, the BR-V will directly target segment stalwarts like the Hyundai Creta and Renault Duster. Though it has similarities with the Mobilio in profile, the BR-V gets better interiors along with the stance of an SUV that will find favour with a large audience. We’ve already driven the BR-V and, with our first drive review, we give you the low-down on what we think of it.
The BR-V comes with Honda’s tried and tested duo of 1.5L petrol and diesel engines. The rev-happy i-VTEC petrol engine offers superior refinement levels and is smooth to operate. It produces 119PS of power and 145Nm of torque and comes mated with a new 6-speed manual gearbox and comes with an optional CVT auto-box as well.
The i-DTEC diesel motor produces 100PS of power and 200Nm of torque and comes mated with a 6-speed manual gearbox only. NVH levels are better than they are on the Amaze, though some engine noise does filter into the cabin and the motor faces turbo-lag below 1,500 rpm. It isn’t as nice to use as the petrol, but will be the motor of choice for the fuel-efficiency hungry buyer.
We think the BR-V is a good proposition for someone who wants a 7-seater in their garage, backed by the reliability of the Honda brand. It is an inoffensive package that many will like, but with rivals like the Hyundai Creta showing no signs of slowing down, Honda has to offer a more feature-loaded package to get buyers talking. Do you think the BR-V has what it takes to make it big in this immensely competitive segment? Let us know through the comments.
Honda BRV starts at 8.75 lakhs for the petrol and 9.90 lakhs for the diesel variant.
*All prices ex-showroom Delhi.
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Best car for 6 members ...I bought it one month ago...good mileage...I am satisfied with this vehicle...good honda..! :-
BRV is a soooperb SUV....excellent drive on mountains too....very powerful and economical engine....very very stable on Sharp turns....I hv a family of 6 people including our four sons all above 15'years of age...we drove it for 1600 km at a strech fully loaded....and it was really comfortable all the way
+Hassan Mukhtar Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Stay connected.
Honda brv is xlent vehicle for large family...And its out look is superrrr...very comfortable...Honda..its a brand!
I was looking for a good looking 7 seater with ample ground clearance and fuel economy above 20 kmpl. BRV ticked all my boxes. So, I booked a diesel SMT and gonna take delivery today :-)
It's not about what others think, it's about what we need. To me it looks like a VFM option. Since I already have a Brio, I again went for a Honda because of good low-cost service and reliability.
Congrats mate for the new car. (y)
How is your experience of driving brv?
Durgesh Singh me too.... On 28th March, Gudhipadwa, Hindu New Year :-)
Considering the price range, 7 seats, 210 mm GC, Space in the boot with all seats up, fuel efficient engine, projector headlights, standard Airbags, ABS (On Diesel), sharp handling, stability on highway - I would say BRV is a value for money offerings from honda. Though it doesn't look like proper SUV, It can do all what Creta, Duster (4x2), Terrano, Ecosport, Brezza are able to do.
HONDA on the other hand, should not have been so conservative on the features to keep the price within 13L. It should go all out, add 1L more to it add full touch screen navigation+apple play+android auto+voice command, parking cam+sensors, Arm rest, cornering lamp.
Auto wiper+headlights are useless and show off on paper to my opinion. Those two things are too easy and simple to operate and driver is the best person to understand when to switch them on.
Don't have great interiors, what kind of sound system is that they should have a touh screen
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Best review ever watched on CARDEKHO, best host of cardekho ,very informative and deep review,always wants to see you in future reviews......
sAm sAeed right bro
excellent and bold review. kudo to CarDekho team !!!! just subscribed to carDekho youtube channel after watching this review. by the way what is hight of reviewer?
+purush asokan Thank you for your appriciation, We look forward to provide you with the best , every time ;) The reviewer is 5 Feet 10 inches tall.
thats really a very honest review.. i can say u are the only one channel till now, who boldly expressed your dissapointment over the equipment list. good to see that.i think honda never had given a good interiors and gadgets to indian market. plasticky,basic,awkard dash board for all vehicles... top end gets 2din dash,BT,AUX!!!! come on honda this is 2016,wake up.even kwid has touch screen. for a MPV of that size dont you think it requires reverse camera or atleast parking sensors???
how can you compete with hyundai???
+mnk Thank you for your appreciation , We look forward to provide you with the best review possible so that you can choose wisely.
This is going to eat into Innova's Market share and the modern Indian buyer is not a fool. and will see the value in this car. This is going to be a roaring success for Honda. It is almost as if most reviewers have lost touch with realty.
+Vishnumohan Nair Hope for the best :)
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@cardekho
really good review. those small details that other reviews missed. you have covered. example - Stating that Low beam- Projector and high beam is Halogen.
regards
+shashwat behl Thank you for this piece of appreciation, this is more like a trophy for us . Thanks a lot buddy :)
Review is spot on about the lack of road presence of an SUV and featureless instrument cluster
I have bought it anyway.. it looks great, better than duster or others.. and people are clumsy who say it does not have a rear camera.. buy it brother.. this car is great.
+Shailendra Kumar Congratulations for the new car.
CarDekho this is really a nice car i m a also a owner of this car
+Car Advice That 's great! How about writing a review and helping the community in making a right decision. Here's the link: bit.ly/1VYhVGp
CarDekho have written cause of u r link thanks BRV THE REALLY NICE SUV
host's head was shining better than car :-)
rajesh allada hahahaha😂😂
rajesh allada lol 😂😂😂
rajesh allada 😂😂
I bought it. I'm pretty proud of it. It beats all other SUV in its segment in style, shape, elegance and comfort. it's luxurious
+MrRensky That's great! How about writing a review & helping the fellow buyers in making a right decision. Here's the link: bit.ly/1VYhVGp
thx for your review. i have booked V diesel version BR-V. its really good & practical car. all features are good & specially safety features as standard.
there is hardly anything in the market with 7 seaters. feature of multi infotainment system with rear camera well i am getting that done from the market.
That is great, Congratulations!!! Do share your review when you get your hands on the wheel.
surely once i drive my own BR-V. :)
Thanx for the really nice review though, I was waiting for this car for a while , when it released I went for TUV300 & it is as good & spacious as BR-V. Saving a lot of money made me really happy ;) & we go to movie every Sunday (7 people).
I feel I made the right decision, May be I get a bit less power but at the end of the day I hardly go beyond 100km/hr.
Awesome!
I see a lot of reviewers griping about the absence of auto wipers, auto headlamps etc in the BRV. I have always thought them to be un-necessary for the most part. A reversing camera could have been welcome, but that is a quite affordable after market fitting. And I would think Honda has been brilliant in picking / dropping the non necessary items to keep the the launch price down. As it is, we get a Automatic 7 seater 5 Star Ancap SUV for an on road price cheaper than the Duster Automatic with best in class fuel efficiency. You can install a very good after market touch screen system for approximately 15-20,000 so why is that such a big problem.
+Vishnumohan Nair It is good that you look at it this way (Y)
Vishnumohan Nair I agree. the reviewer was nit picking on honda for missing out auto headlamps and auto wipers ..saying it was 2016!!! he mentioned this as if
Honda missed the engine itself !!!what was he thinking..? these as well as daytime running lamp gimmick are totally useless in india... can't drivers figure out when to switch on lamps and wipers.... these feature are more for the lazy brats... as far as parking sensors are concerned... these are pretty easy to install aftermarket...
If i have ₹9 lakhs ready right now .? I will not wait for this to come in my life. Looks like a beast. I'm not concerned with less of bells and whistles. It has all the necessary accessories. Loved it in short
good review as always
i strongly recommend u to mention the star ratings of crash test for all cars
it will be great help for people to decide which car to buy
+Srinivas tiwari The NCAP test has not been done for this one.
thanq for ur suggestion sir
Awesome review and genuine, but you forgot to talk about safety my friend as if life is of no value in India.I am requesting all reviewer to make safety a integral part of reviews and start mentioning about missing ESP in Indian cars. It is a MPV not a SUV, as Kwid is a hatchback not a SUV. Honda should not fool around. Its competition is Ertiga, Lodgy and Innova to some extend but not Duster, S cross and Creta. Honda should cut down boot and make it look like a SUV and definitely it will look like one with that awesome imposing front. It's a high time Honda should get big engines in Indian market at least make them available as a variant with higher price.
Rightly said. Safety aspect need more highlight
Honest and genuine review.
The days of honda are numbered in India if they continue producing down market products like these..itz a shame!
+Khalid Ali Thank you for your appreciation. we aim to provide you with the best review possible so that you make a better choice.
Could you please let me know name of the audio used in the beginning of this video?
I see Honda more for their design N less for their machinery,but it's time for them to know that India now needs power and features just like what Renault is offering. ( especially when it comes to compact suvs ).great work by you guys though,being totally unbiased you all gave the best review on this brv.😊
+rishabh naman Thank you for the appreciation :)
Touch screen is now available in entry level cars ex. KWID and Honda misses it on SUV/MUV..... Honda is just taking India for granted. Learn from other peers dear. A good car not marketed well with huge premium and for what!!!! Good Luck to Honda.
Any update on whether Honda is planning to do a facelift for BR-V for 2019 model?
+Jeryl Mathew As of now, there is no news for the same. Stay connected to CarDekho for more updates.
Very good review. Keep up the good work.
Thank you mate (Y)
Very good unbiased review....Does anybody know the bgm from 6:05 to 7:40 and also the bgm played in the last 1 minute..?
Thank you for your appreciation and I am afraid I will not be able to comment on it.
Overall, a good review. The foundations of a good car are the engine, the transmission, the brakes, safety , driving dynamics and fuel efficiency. Accessories are just a convenience. I would gladly take a car with a great engine and transmission over a car with a mediocre engine and transmission with a automatic this and a auto dimming that. At the end of the day it all boils down to the pricing as you pointed out. If it undercuts the competition by a considerable amount, accessories might not matter very much. As gear heads, we should in fact welcome cars which are honest, barebones and cheap.
+Vineeth Reddy Thank you for watching the video and taking out time to share your thoughts. Stay connected.
Is a better model with touchscreen and other feature coming soon?????
very well shot .. great production.. CarDekho
Thank you!
Reviewers did a honest Job. Important gadgets like Parking sensors, Touchpad with GPS are missing. BRV is an MPV which may take the slot left over by old innova
+Mathew Paul Thank you buddy.
Nice and Honest review ...... i had already planned to buy Mahindra Scorpio but now will definitely consider this review before taking Decision .... Keep it up CarDekho ..
+Mayur Jadhav Thank you buddy :)
@CarDekho Is this Misty Green Pearl colour available in India?
+micky_sydney Green is available in India
well, these Japanese have gone MAD! Honda, Sony etc are very old players in technology... they know how to bring technology with quality and reliability , but nowadays both are lacking behind in the competition.
@car dekho: what do you recommend in 6 seater segment? I am thinking to go for ertiga, is that good?
It is good to go with. However, BR-V is somewhat better when you look at it and also is great to drive .
thanks
I got a touch screen with satellite navigation in brv now what's the problem
nice seats great GC & spacious
In my personal opinion, it's not up to Honda standard. Front & rear design looks good but some where it's resembling mobilio. But, review was unbiased...!
While we hear BRV is based on Mobilio, we would like to hear the differences!
Apart from his review, why Indians don't use indicators when they change lane ? this is the second video i noticed.
Brilliant and genuine Review.
Thank you mate :)
Sir could you please tell me which 7-seater car is best for city drive and large room space with premium interior and stylish looking.. I can afford 12lakhs
You can go for Honda BRV, Maruti Ertiga and even scorpio is in your budget if you wish to go for a SUV
Nice review...RIghtly said about the looks. Its a modified version of mobilio and that makes it not so impressive. Also the build quality is not that great. They could have done better for a 15L car.
awesome review👍
Thank you!
Very well covered review.
+Keeny Newton Thank you for watching the video & taking out time to comment. Stay connected for more wonderful stories.
Thanks you for an Honest Review
+Aravaazhi F You are most welcome :)
Is it Indian BR-V? , Well your BR-V i think is better bevaus of : Leather Seat , Soft Panel on the door trim , Climate control and auto ac , 2nd row armrest, the steering wheel look modern (in indonesia the steering wheel looks like brio's and mobilio's , whic is terible) , and the diesel engine....
But indonesian BRV have better audio (7 inch touchscreen with Nanoe , Parking sensors and camera and tailgate Spoiler...
What do you think?
+Rahardhika R Indians are cheapskates ;) Recent NCAP unsafe rating of popular Indian cars are adequate proof.
as it's seven seater car. can it be compare with Maruti Ertiga ??
If yes then which i would be a better buy Honda Br-V or Maruti Ertiga ???
+Vishal Gupta Yes you can compare BR-V with Ertiga as it is a crossover. BR-V and Ertiga have got a noticeable difference in power and torque. BR-V is more powerful than the Ertiga. The only front where BR-V lack in is comfort features. It does not have an infotainment system and Navigation too. BR-V also has better space as compared to Ertiga. We would suggest you to take a test drive and then you will be able to decide in a better way. Click here to have a look at the comparison bit.ly/1TCGnqr
Just for infotainment system I can't think about anything else apart from BR-V. Tell me 7 seater that is equal to BR-V apart from Ertiga for the same prize range.
this car have not navigation camera and prismatic system but Brv in Pakistan have all these gadgets
Good product &Value For Money....
This is the perfect car in its range BRV
Without the latest gadgets in place this also is going to be a utter failure like MOBILIO. Wake up Honda please provide GPS, rear view camera etc.
Can you make the rear seat movable so that the seat can be adjusted to have more leg space. If one has to carry more luggage it can be put on luggage carrier (extra fitting).
good unbiased review.
+rangasamy somasundaram Thank you buddy :)
Great, Nice car....Good work...
+MrNuwan2007 Thank you!!!
Can you please re-review the new Honda BRV Diesel?
+Rocksome Tech Check this out: bit.ly/2sr1Ts5
too good
I think honda is winner.....
we want to buy s-mt diesel model..should we? compare to v-mt what is big difference among them?
and ya we want 7 seater..so can u suggest other suv compare to this?
V MT has got features like Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest, Smart Access Card Entry, Engine Start/Stop Button, Alloy Wheels etc.
I would suggest you to go for S MT here as V MT would cost you much more than the features it offers.
Click here to have a look at the comparison bit.ly/2c7yc7x .
Okay thank u.. :)
You are welcome :)
Can you please suggest me a nice infotainment system for brv
Click here bit.ly/1QcRjj2 to have a look at some infotainment systems available. I would like to inform you that installing an infotainment system will void the warranty of your car.
Since long time i have a doubt that how to register and get RC for custom built cars and homemade cars
You should contact your nearest RTO for this information.
beautiful
what colour is this? We are really confused betweem black or brown metallic to buy
It's brown , apologies for the mistake earlier.
gorgeous look
with its cutting lines and a honda flair this seems too good a vehicle ,but let down by a slightly mobilio like side profile.....overall impressions remains good and has a great ground clearance..as for the interiors this is a class apart the touch screen navigation in the top trim would have been a welcome change and should have been standard but no need to complain or crib you can get a better after market fitment car audio with navigation..and comes cheap these days along with a rear parking camera....over all a very good design and a welcome change ..a good presence with just about the right ingredient too put back the fight to it's rivals which mobilio had lost ground ...only thing people have to let go of the fact that there was a car like mobilio around which was lacking somewhere.......
+Raj Varghese That can be done !!
true!
if money is not an issue i say go for the ken wood series or pioneer has some amazing car headsets with navigation .check out the 2016 /15....brochure or brands from the respected car audio makers......
can I get touchscreen with rear cam by extrafitting
+balaji chanti Yes, it can be done. Please get in touch with the brand's service centre as it will help your car from warranty void.
i booked a top model just before one week
+Arul mary Congratulation! Drive safe.
Having a 210mm ground clearance does it posses an off-road capability?
You can take it off roads but the lack of Hill ascend and descend control would be a problem.
+CarDekho Tnx
Paresh Wadile
They r not concerned about this segment.they r focused on civic and accord which will be huge hits.
It is all about competition my friend, Honda didn't have a car in this segment and hence they came up with BR-V.
beautiful T-Shirt and colour man
+MK Soft Yo Man!!
My more than three month's Driving Experience is very bad. Lot of Quality Issues:
Model Name BRV -S Diesel
VIN: MAKDG277EG4000100
Engine No: N15A11701126
Odometer till 19th Sept 2016: 5061 KM
Purchased BRV on 21st May 2016 and lodge complain on 26th May 2016 about noise from co-driver side door and pillar side, Back side Tail gate door noise, back seat noise and Back side tail gate rear Mirror rubber strip sucks automatically. Visited Paras Honda more than 20 times from last three months but till date not satisfied and complains are not rectified from any one in Honda service center.
(1)Noise heard from co-driver side area while driving (2) Lock noise heard from left co- driver and center row right door (3) Noise heard from Tool Kit area while driving (4) Rear Boot Door level difference from car body, not aligned, so unequal gap is visible on both left & right side and have noise (5) Steering Colom cover is not aligned (6) Noise heard as if rear number plate is loose (7) Steering Wheel Noisy above 120 KM speed.(7) if you service your car from Paras Honda your cars mileage drop immediately and it show in odometer more than 30 KMPL why no answer.(8) Best part is that, they use double tape to reduce noise in car. After 04 - 05 days again noise increased. Company don’t have permanent solution for noise reduction done and I have done under body rust treatment from same Honda service center.
Paras Honda people only know how to sell accessories and create bills for extra things. They don’t know how to fix problems.
Twice complain on Honda call center but not satisfied.
Hope complain will reach to higher authorities.
Very true, an honest and accurate review!
I was expecting much more from Honda, but they just keep disappointing Indians.
The steering wheel is straight from the previous generation of Jazz and City.
I was actually expecting equipment levels to be on par with the 4th Gen Honda City like it is in international markets.
Man, Honda should buy some sense if they want to survive in the Indian market.
The only car they have in their stable and the one that is selling is the Honda City. The City as I like to call it is the "Savior". But that too is overpriced and expects a tad too much premium in terms of pricing.
Good luck Honda in the battle with the Koreans. ;)
+Issac Abraham EVEN I FELT THE SAME
Not value for money... middle seat is not even comfortable for 3..and last two are of no use .. though I understand it's a compact SUV segment but still city is far better and value for money product.
no offense to others but youre the first indian car review wherein the accent doesnt bother me! nice review!
+clintkrum Thanks mate!! Stay tuned :)
Good review
+Karan Panchal Thank you!!
Honda creates brake sounds.
Then buy pioneer for navi and apple car play
terrific review
+Kunal Kumar Thanks buddy, Stay tuned for more.
EXCELENTE BRV👌👍
Good review, not so good car, it feels like a 2015 model.
Thanks buddy :)
I got a very good resale value for mobilio so I will buy brv
go for brv. it's a promised winner against the other. I bought it. I'm happy.
review as good as powerdrift👍
+Rio Moto Thank you!!!
I so agree with your equipment list comment, whats wrong with HONDA. This isnt a passenger car I think, even the Innova has got updated... Come on Honda this is a owners car not a Drivers
Marazzo vs brv ....maintenance??
+Parshant Chauhan Honda BR-V is bit on a higher side to maintain as compare to Mahindra Marazzo. Also, Mahindra's service center are easily available as compare to Honda due to which Mahindra cars have good after sale service in comparison to Honda cars. Moreover, if you need a 7 or 8 seater vehicle that is comfortable, spacious and easy to drive, then Marazzo will be a no-brainer choice here.
wow
which is this colour?
Is this Golden Brown Metallic ?
Can you suggest the best colour between, Carnelian red metallic and Golden Brown Metallic
+micky_sydney Golden brown Metallic will look good and this one is dark green :)
lots of negative reviews best buy same price ford eco sport win win
Can we see a comparison between BRV / Renault Lodgy
+micky_sydney Roger that, we will come up with something soon for you.
is it true...there's no abs in the petrol trim?? that's surprising and disappointing
+Akash Benny There is ABS in the top end variants of BR-V except the base variant every petrol variant has got ABS.
i have seen this car in white color ast honda show room if you put amaze and BRV side by side both are same .. and yes it looks really narrow so i think vitara is by far better choice
that might be mobilio not brv
it is BR-V just look like mobilio its high with more ground clearance
BR -V = Modified MOBILIO !! They really need to work on dashboard design.
+Darshan R Less gadgets make the dashboard look empty.
I need 7 or 8 seater suv diesel , durability and comfort like toyota innova. honda brv claim good mileage as compare to innova . is Honda brv as durable and comfortable as inn ova specialy 2nd and 3 rd row my yearly usage "one lakh" kilometer. i need durability comfert and love to get good mileage as compare to inn ova
+Aaa Buu The BRV is quite comfortable in the first and second row but feels a bit congested in the third row. It is indeed comfortable to drive and the maintenance is expected to be the same as Innova. Talking about the durability, if maintained properly Honda cars are durable and can be driven to long distances.
sure buy an happy
is it deasel type?
IT is available in both Petrol and diesel.
guys plez help me out. I'm confused between vitara brezza and Honda brv. I'm looking for a car which is good with pickup when it is loaded. and I need a sporty feel.
Go for Honda BR-V as it has better power and looks massive when compared with Brezza. Click here to check out the comparison bit.ly/2cOuPag .
Thank you so much. Is it sporty feel huh
I have this car with screen touch
Which colour is it
Urban Titanium Metallic.
car like BRV Honda should have provided gadgets... its essential now a days
Thank you for an honest review. The equipment level is atrocious. Nano will be its direct competitor for being sparsely equipped. Utter Utter disappointment. Jazz is better equipped than this garbage. What a waste of a good oppertunity, Honda do wake up.
+Aniket Mallick We look forward to provide you with the best reviews further so that you can choose your dream car nicely.
Honda is simply selfish. Just because they have a good engine they don't give a damn the rest.
who uses auto rain sensors... auto headlamps.... cruise mode.... infact its just gimmick with minimal practical use with most users keep these at off mode. What may matter may be parkin sensors.... touch screen....
which color???
+niraj pandya It's dark green and red, We started with the petrol which is dark green and went to red which is diesel.