Honda BR-V SUV's official design sketches released, premieres in August - IAB Report

Confirmed with seven seats and 1.5L petrol engine.

Honda today released the first official sketches of the Honda BR-V (Bold Runabout Vehicle) ahead of the model's debut at the Gaikindo Indonesian International Auto Show 2015 (which will be held from 20-30 August 2015).

The BR-V is described by Honda as its new generation crossover utility vehicle, and is developed by Honda R&D Asia Pacific Co., Ltd. (HRAP) in Thailand. The BR-V will primarily target the Asian market, Honda says in its statement. The BR-V is also the third model to be developed by HRAP.

The Honda BR-V is confirmed to offer seven seats in a 3-row configuration. Power for the SUV will come from a 1.5-liter petrol engine which will provide "sporty performance and great fuel efficiency", says Honda. This engine will be paired to two "advanced" transmissions.

Commenting on the design, Honda says the BR-V sports a "tough and solid" exterior, has high ground clearance with large alloy wheels and roof rails. Projector headlights, skid guards and body cladding are among the other features noticed in the sketches.

The BR-V is likely to be based on the Honda Brio's platform, and is the long-rumored SUV that will be launched by Honda Cars India. According to a previous report, the production-spec BR-V will have its premiere at the Auto Expo 2016 next year.

Naturally for the Indian market, the 1.5-liter petrol engine will be complemented by the 1.5-liter i-DTEC diesel engine as well.

Honda BR-V - Press Release

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