Should You Buy A Used Honda Brio Hatchback? Here Are Some Pros And Cons

The Honda Brio was first introduced back in 2011, and it was the entry-level model in the Japanese carmaker's India line-up. The car saw great initial success, however, with time and the introduction of newer, more feature-rich models, its popularity started to fade. Honda finally pulled the plug on it in 2019 due to declining sales. However, we still think it was a really capable car, and if you are looking for an affordable, peppy petrol hatchback, then going for a used Honda Brio might be a nice option.

The Honda Brio was on sale in India for around eight years so there will be no dearth of options. Based on the model year and the condition of the vehicle, you can get one for anywhere around Rs. 2.5 lakh to Rs. 4.5 lakh. However, before you start looking for one, here are some pros and cons you must consider first.

The Brio was powered by a 1.2-litre i-VTEC petrol engine making 88bhp of peak power and 109Nm of peak torque. that was smooth and refined

Pros

1. The Honda Brio offered an amazing ride quality. The suspension was plush and handled most of the undulations on the road with great ease.
2. The Brio was powered by a 1.2-litre i-VTEC petrol engine making 88bhp of peak power and 109Nm of peak torque. that was smooth and refined. Although it doesn't offer outright performance, the engine is extremely refined and smooth and ideal for driving around in the city.
3. The cabin of the Brio was extremely spacious and can seat 4 passengers with ease, or even 5 with relative comfort. The tallboy design offers good headroom for passengers in both rows.

The cabin of the Brio was extremely spacious, and the quality of the material also improved with the 2016 facelift.

Cons

1. While the cabin of the Brio is certainly spacious, the quality of the plastics used inside is not the best, and the same goes for the seats. However, things greatly improved in the facelifted version that was launched in 2016.
2. The Brio never came with a diesel engine so if you are looking for a diesel hatchback, you will have to look elsewhere.
3. The 5-speed manual gearbox had tall gearing and the lack of top-end power meant you'd be left longing for more. If you like us are used to getting stuck in a traffic jam for over an hour a day, the 5-speed automatic would be an ever more sensible option.