2021 Honda BR-V: All You Need To Know

The new-generation Honda BR-V has broken cover in Indonesia which was one of the key markets for the previous-gen BR-V. Now we all remember the Honda BR-V as a slightly premium offering than the Ertiga or even the Honda Mobolio and in the MPV market it then bridged the gap between the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and Toyota Innova Crysta. Now the model may not have had a glorious run in our market, but it performed pretty well globally with over 2.55 lakh units being sold in six years. The new-generation Honda BR-V too is expected have a similar positioning but we don't have any clarity on when it will come to our shores. Here's everything you need to know about the new-gen Honda BR-V.

1. The second-generation Honda BR-V continues to be a three-row offering, which makes it quite apt for the Indian market as well.
   

   Honda Cars India is yet to confirm if the second-generation BR-V will make its way to the Indian market

2. The all-new Honda BR-V looks identical to the concept version retaining most of the lines and design elements. The upright front design offers a butch feel to the SUV with the massive grille and a chunky chrome bar in the centre with the big 'H.'
3. The new BR-V also gets full-LED headlamps with integrated LED DRLs, while the bumper houses round fog lamps and a faux skid plate finished in brush aluminium.
4. The profile looks simple and a tad reminiscent of the older BR-V too. The 16-inch machine-cut alloy wheels stand out, so does the massive glasshouse area and roof rails. The nearly flat shoulder-line continues to till the rear meeting up with the wraparound LED combination taillights.
   

   The new generation Honda BR-V is powered by the 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine with 119 bhp and 145 Nm of peak torque

5. The new-gen Honda BR-V borrows the dashboard and other features from the City sedan. The model gets a 4.2-inch TFT screen as part of the instrument console that displays information like the Honda Sensing function, average fuel consumption, mileage and distance to empty among others.
6. There's also the 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system that comes with smartphone connectivity. The model is more spacious than its predecessor and also gets armrests for the first and second row. There are more 12-volt power outlets across the cabin, especially for second and third-row passengers.
7. The cabin is covered in leather upholstery and there are plenty of storage options across the cabin including eight water bottle holders. The third-row seats can be folded up to 50:50 for better cargo space.
8. Other features on the new Honda BR-V includes a host of safety assistance systems including remote engine start, Honda LaneWatch system with blindspot detection, Honda SmartKey and also Honda Sensing with adaptive cruise control.
9. There's also an auto-high beam and Collision Mitigation Brake System. The SUV also gets front and side airbags, ABS and EBD, as well as ISOFIX child anchor seat mounts.
10. Power comes from the 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine for the Indonesian market that develops 119 bhp at 6600 rpm and 145 Nm of peak torque at 4300 rpm. The motor is paired with a 5-speed manual and a CVT automatic gearbox unit.