Honda BR-V made a grand comeback in 2022 with its next-generation model of the SUV. The earlier generation Honda BR-V 20 ceased in the year 2020 due to the decline in sales, especially after the BS6 emission standards came into practice. So, the revelation of the 2023 generation of the product is not only special but filled with high expectations.
The car made its debut revelation at the 8th Philippine International Motor Show in November 2022. With the preview, the car entered the Philippine market for buying as well. Similarly, this SUV has also been hitting roads in Thailand, already. Two different range variants were made available in the Thai launch of the car.
Specifications:
| Brand | Honda |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Variants | BR-V E and BR-V EL |
| Petrol Tank | 1.5 liter |
| No. of Cylinder | 4 |
| Engine | DOHC i-VTEC |
| Power | 121 hp @ 6,600 rpm |
| Torque | 145 Nm @ 4,300 rpm |
| Length | 4,490 mm |
| Width | 1,780 mm |
| Height | 1,685 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 220 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,695 mm |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Parking Brake | Hand Brake |
| E variant Wheel | 16-inch |
| EL variant Wheel | 17-inch |
| No. of Seats | 7 |
The Engine in the 2nd generation Honda BR-V works alongside CVT, the Continuously Variable Transmission for better fuel efficiency. The CVT and engine mating also contributes to the better acceleration response that makes the driver feel more comfortable and confident driving in various road conditions.
In addition to these specifications, the all-new version of the Honda BR-V consists of some mesmerizing features that include:
Features
- An advanced touchscreen audio display of 7 inches with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Equipped with Honda Sensing Suite that provides advanced intelligent safety.
- The sensing Suite includes Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS), Auto-High Beam (AHB), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Adaptive Cruise Control that comes with Low-Speed Follow (LSF), and so on.
- Speed-sensing Auto door locks alongside dual and side airbags.
- Includes an Anti-lock braking system and Electronic brake-force distribution.
- Also has Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), Security Alarm, Emergency Stop Signal, Immobilizer, Hill Start Assist, and ISO Fix Child Seat Anchor.
- Additional features involve side curtain airbags, rear seat belt reminder, walk away auto lock, remote engine start, and lane watch camera.
Price
The price of a vehicle might vary depending on the country and its taxation system. 2nd generation Honda BR-V has not been launched in all countries, so, let’s make a glimpse into the price of the variants launched in different countries.
The E variant costs 915,000 baht while the EL variant costs 973,000 baht in Thailand. This price equals 26309.36 USD and 27977.06 USD respectively.
Similarly, in the Philippines, 4 variants got launched. The following table lists the price of all 4 new variants:
| BR-V 1.5 VX CVT Honda SENSING | PHP 1,390,000 |
| BR-V 1.5 S CVT | PHP 1,300,000 |
| BR-V 1.5 S CVT | PHP 1,190,000 |
| BR-V 1.5 S MT | PHP 1,100,000 |
FAQs
Is Next Generation Honda BR-V launched?
Yes, the next-generation Honda BR-V has been launched in a few countries.
Was Honda BR-V discontinued?
Yes, the earlier version of the Honda BR-V was discontinued but it is now launching the 2nd generation version.
Is Honda BR-V a 7-seater?
Yes, it is a 7-seater SUV.
