Honda BR-V | First Drive Review | 2016

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. Visit http://www.cardekho.com for the latest updates from the auto world. Facebook:   / cardekho   Twitter:   / cardekho   G+: https://plus.google.com/+cardekho ~-~~-~~~-~~-~ Please watch: "CarDekho.com - Helping choose the right car, right now for all cricket lovers!"    • CarDekho.com - Helping choose the right ca...   ~-~~-~~~-~~-~