Photos and Price Revealed as Honda Debuts All-New BR-V in Thailand

Honda is gaining momentum in the crossover SUV market with the launch of new-generation SUVs.

Recently, the automaker debuted the all-new Honda BR-V in Thailand to compete with the likes of Suzuki XL7, Mitsubishi Xpander, Toyota Rush, etc.

Appearance

While the first-generation BR-V was a hodgepodge of uneven styling elements, the new BR-V sports a more mature look with clean lines, better proportions, and a round silhouette.

The front end features new headlights, a smoother bonnet, and a larger front grille. The side profile is similar to other crossover SUVs, although it looks better than that of the previous generation with a cleaner design and new wheels.

The rear end is also smoother compared to the previous model, with a cleaner tailgate and a more crisp taillight design. The 2nd gen BR-V is also slightly larger, taller, and has a bigger footprint compared to the 1st gen.

Power Output

The crossover will still have a similar naturally aspirated 1.5-liter 4-cylinder petrol engine that makes 121 horsepower (hp) and 145 Newton-meters (Nm) of torque. It sends power to the front wheels only via a CVT automatic gearbox.

Features

The new BR-V will be offered in two variants in Thailand — E (base-variant) and EL (range-topping variant). BR-V E has basic features such as:

• Four airbags
• 16″ alloy wheels
• Automatic LED headlamps
• LED DRLs
• Electrically-adjustable side mirrors
• 4.2″ multi-info instrument cluster display
• Two-tone (black and mocha grey) combination leather upholstery
• Automatic air-conditioning (with rear ceiling vents)
• Keyless entry and start (with Honda Smart Key and remote engine start)
• Seven-inch display audio touchscreen (with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay)
• Multi-function leather steering wheel
• Four speaker stereo
• Honda LaneWatch
• All-seat seatbelt reminder system
• Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
• ABS Brakes with EBD and brake assist
• Hill start assist
• Walk away auto lock
• Rearview camera

The EL variant includes improvements such as:

• Six airbags
• 17″ alloy wheels
• Piano black front grille
• LED front fog lamps
• Auto-folding side mirrors
• Paddle shifters
• All-black combination leather upholstery
• Six-speaker stereo
• Honda Sensing driver assist features such as:
  • Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
  • Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
  • Road Departure Mitigation System with Lane Departure Warning (RDM with LDW)
  • Auto High-Beam (AHB)
  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
  • Lead Car Departure Notification System (LCDN)

Price

In Thailand, the E and EL variants cost the equivalent of Rs. 5.5 million and Rs. 5.8 million respectively. Given the updates in both variants, the price makes Honda BR-V a strong contender in the compact seven-seater SUV market.

For now, 2nd gen BR-V’s launch doesn’t seem to be on the cards for Honda Atlas in Pakistan. Instead, the company is gearing up to launch the 2nd gen HR-V to compete in the five-seater compact crossover segment of Pakistan.