Moitrish Majumdar, Kolkata:
New Honda-BRV introduced, may soon be launched in India
2019 Honda-BRV
The Honda BRV was launched in India in May 2016. Initially the car got good response. But shortly after the launch, its cell declined. In the last few months, Honda BRV MPV's cell has been limited to around 300-400 units per month. Comparatively, more than 7,000 units of rival Maruti Ertiga are sold every month. Let Ertaiga be the best selling car of this segment.
It is worth noting that the new Mahindra Marazzo MPV is also getting more customers than Honda BRV. Every month the average cell of Marajo is close to 2,700 units. It is being speculated that the company can launch updated BRV to increase the sales of India Honda BRV, whose global debut is done today during the Indonesia Motor Show. This car has been updated on both the exterior and the interior.
This is the first time Honda has given the first major update to BRV MPV. Talk about the changes made in the exteriors, the new bumpers are provided with a skid plate here. This 2019 Honda BRV offers a considerable sporty look. Here's a change in headlights with new inserts and LED DRLs. In addition, there has been an Aggressive fog lamps housing with chrome surroundings. The front grill is similar to the existing BRV, but here are the additional chrome slats, which are giving it premiums. Talk about side profiles, here are new diamond cut dual-tone 16-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, automatic orvs , Plastic cladding and side skirts have been given. There are also minor updates in the rear. Dark gray finishing is given here in the interior. Contrast red stitching is also provided with arm rest for front driver and passenger in top variant.
Talking about other features, keyless entry, push button start, automatic climate control and steering mounted controls are given here. In terms of safety, dual airbags, rear parking sensor, electronic engine immobilizer and ABS and EBD are given here.
In Indonesia, Honda BR-V has been priced at Rp 238 - 274 Million (about Rs 11,56,086 to Rs 13,30,956). It has a 1.5 liter i-VTEC petrol engine which generates 120 PS power and 145 Nm torque. This engine will get 6-speed manual and CVT gearbox.
The price of BR-V in SAIL in India ranges from Rs 9.51 lakh to Rs 13.81 lakh. This is a 7-seater family car, which is available in 8 variants. Four variants of petrol and four variants of diesel are available. If the new Honda BRV launches in India then this BS6 engine will be launched with the option.
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