Honda BR-V launched at Rs 8.75 lakh
March 9, 2017
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Honda today marked its entry into the popular small SUV and premium crossover segment in India with the introduction of the BR-V small SUV at a starting price of Rs 8.75 lakh for the base petrol E variant. The BR-V has four variants on offer —the base E, S, V and the top-spec VX – all of them available with the option of both petrol and diesel engines. A CVT automatic gearbox is also being offered on the V trim as an option.
The Honda BR-V top-spec petrol variant is priced at Rs 11.84 lakh. The base diesel is priced at Rs 9.90 lakh going upto Rs 12.90 lakh and the petrol automatic at Rs 11.99 lakh.
First unveiled at the Indonesia International Auto Show last year, the BR-V or Bold Runabout Vehicle is based on the same platform as the Brio, Mobilio and Amaze to better manage costs. It goes up against established rivals such as the Renault Duster as well as the Maruti S-cross and the hugely popular Hyundai Creta.
The talking point for Honda’s small SUV is its ability to seat seven, just like the Mobilio, making it the only car in its class to offer a third row of seats.
With regards to the exterior, the BR-V features a bold, upright nose that carries Honda’s now trademark grille, a solid strip of chrome, sharp, angular headlights, a new wider air dam on the front bumper and two chrome-ringed fog lamps. Also lending the BR-V strong, SUV-like cues are the massive wheel arches, which can house wheels measuring up to 17 inches; the India-spec vehicle comes with 16-inch wheels.
The BR-V also comes with 210mm of ground clearance, which would be welcome on our uneven roads. In the cabin, the small SUV is expected to be generous on space given Honda’s clever packaging skills and the fact that it’s the longest car in the segment, measuring up to 4,456mm.
In terms of features, the BR-V gets steering-mounted audio controls, driver’s seat height adjust, push-button start with keyless entry, 2 DIN audio player with Bluetooth, automatic climate control and leather seats and leather-wrapped steering wheel, gear knob and armrests based on trim levels. However, the BR-V does not get a touchscreen, which could be a disappointment to many buyers.
In terms of safety, the vehicle comes with dual front airbags as standard. ABS with EBD, however, is only available on mid-range and higher versions of the BR-V petrol, while they are standard on the diesel variants.
Under the hood, the BR-V is equipped with the familiar 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engines from the City and the Mobilio. The diesel engine continues to make 100hp and 200Nm, contrary to prior indications that the engine would be tuned for more power. The petrol motor is a 1.5-litre, i-VTEC petrol unit making 119hp and 145Nm. A six-speed manual gearbox is offered as standard on both petrol and diesel variants, while the petrol gets the additional option of a CVT gearbox. Interestingly, the petrol automatic variant is also equipped with steering-mounted paddle shifters, a class-first feature.
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Tata is all set to launch its new flagship, the Hexa crossover on January 18, 2016. Bookings for the Hexa opened some time ago with the down payment set at Rs 11,000, regardless of the variant selected.
Tata will sell the Hexa in five trim levels with the price starting around Rs 12.5 lakh for the base 2WD XE trim and going up to Rs 17.5 lakh (estimated, ex-showroom) for the top-spec XT 4WD. Two engine options are on offer. The XE comes with a 2.2-litre, 150hp, 320Nm Varicor 320 motor mated to a five-speed manual gearbox, while the other trims come with a more powerful 2.2-litre, 156hp, 400Nm Varicor 400 engine coupled with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission.
Information collected from various Tata dealers nationwide confirms that the auto-gearbox equipped trims XMA and XTA are in high demand. Though quite a few dealers are ready to deliver the car by early February, in most cities, the waiting period is slightly longer for these trims.
The manual-gearbox-equipped trims with the Varicor 400 engine are next in line as far as customer interest goes, with deliveries being promised by the end of January.
The base XE variant has also generated decent customer interest. It comes with features like a six-speaker audio system, projector headlamps and so on, along with safety features like dual airbags. The top-spec 4WD XT trim with manual gearbox is the least in demand.
The Tata Hexa is available in five shades of paint, with the Royal Blue attracting most eyeballs.
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