Honda BR-V in 'Urban Titanium' shade spotted for the first time - IAB Report

05/10/2015 - 13:10 ,   Anjan Ravi

Expected in India in mid-2016.

Honda has released an image of the Honda BR-V in an 'Urban Titanium' (Modern Steel Metallic) shade parked outdoors, giving a good look at what the crossover appears like without the motorshow glamour.

The BR-V is powered by a 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine capable of 120 PS and 145 Nm of torque.

Unveiled in August at the GIIAS and IIMS shows in Indonesia, production of the BR-V will start in Karawang, Indonesia, in early-2016. HPM (Honda Prospect Motor), the Indonesian subsidiary of Honda, is currently conducting road shows of the BR-V for prospective customers.

For the Indonesian market, the BR-V will be powered by a 1.5-liter i-VTEC four-cylinder engine capable of 120 PS and 145 Nm of torque. It will be paired to a CVT or a new 6-speed manual transmission. The BR-V is expected to be offered in three variants - S, E and Prestige - with prices starting from Rp. 230 million and extending till Rp. 265 million (INR 10.83 lakhs and INR 12.48 lakhs).

Production in Indonesia will start early next year.

Inside, designers have fettled around to give the BR-V a more upmarket interior in comparison to the Mobilio. The BR-V prototype featured a City-derived cabin with a touchscreen entertainment system and a three-spoke multifunction steering wheel.

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The BR-V is reportedly under consideration for the Indian market, where a launch could take place in mid-2016. In addition to the petrol engine, the BR-V will also receive the EarthDreams 1.5-liter i-DTEC diesel engine in the Indian market.

Honda BR-V

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