GIIAS 2015: Honda BR-V Prototype, 7-seat SUV debuts

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The hotly-awaited Honda BR-V Prototype has been unveiled at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2015 in Jakarta. The seven-seat vehicle said to be a “new generation crossover utility vehicle” that combines the “appearance of an SUV and handling, utility and spacious cabin of an MPV.”

It’s powered by a 1.5 litre i-VTEC engine with 120 hp and 145 Nm of torque – the same motor found in the City and Jazz. Either an Earth Dreams CVT or a new six-speed manual gearbox can be had, at least in Indonesia when it goes on sale in early 2016. Prices there will range from 230 to 265 million rupiah (RM68k to RM78k).

Highlights of the vehicle include a high ground clearance (for typical Indonesian roads), prominent roof rails, wrap-around LED rear taillights and 16-inch wheels. A class-leading spacious cabin with rear air-con vents is claimed.

In Indonesia, the BR-V will be equipped with dual front airbags, ABS, EBD, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) and a hill-start assist system. Isofix points are also mentioned. We’ll bring you more live pictures from the show floor soon.

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Preferring to drive cars rather than desks, Hafriz Shah ditched his suit and tie to join the ranks of Malaysia’s motoring hacks. A car’s technical brilliance is completely lost on him, appreciating character-making quirks more. When not writing this ego trip of a bio, he’s usually off driving about aimlessly, preferably in a car with the right combination of three foot pedals and six gears.

 

Comments

  • Lameduck on Aug 20, 2015 at 2:27 pm

    Yes! finally! keep em coming lads! cheers

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    • Lameduck on Aug 20, 2015 at 2:55 pm

      thanks Hafriz and team!

      *refresh*
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      • Same L0rrrr on Aug 21, 2015 at 2:29 pm

        Other than our Rush, you have new choice now.

        As I always said, you won’t go wrong with sushi cars.

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    • OMG... on Aug 20, 2015 at 3:37 pm

      OMG…nice especially white 1. if can sell around HRV pricing…will be selling like hot cake…I love it. Aiming RM 90k-110k.

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  • Mugenstylo on Aug 20, 2015 at 2:38 pm

    RM100k ++ when launch in Bolehsia….

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    • OMG…this BRV 7 seaters can cheaper than HRV 5 seaters in here? hahaha…dreaming lah…

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    • George Abdul on Aug 20, 2015 at 3:09 pm

      Truly a budget 7 seater amd not bad at the pricing…

      What will Honda Malaysia do will bring in???

      Later Proton closed shop and Exora keep in stock until dust???

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  • jinggo on Aug 20, 2015 at 2:40 pm

    OTR RM70k sudah..

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  • shawal on Aug 20, 2015 at 2:55 pm

    from the sides we can see that is actually the mobilio underneath….
    the only problem with that car is the goofy front, from all other angles it looked fine…

    this BR-V will have a jazz inspired interior…probably better refinement too…

    the only honda could make money of these is too CKD it, but will it be worth while to do so..? maybe the existing avanzas and alza drivers want something similar but more exciting..

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  • PlaySafeDriveSafe on Aug 20, 2015 at 3:18 pm

    Two bloody airbags only in Indonesia? WTH. Honda Malaysia, 6 airbags, pleaaaaaseeee

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  • fugly behind!

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  • city engine for 7 seater? will be better if use hr-v engine.

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    • OMG... on Aug 20, 2015 at 3:41 pm

      OMG…u want 1.8 engine …can…more expensive only and HRV will not sell well

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  • pokmang on Aug 21, 2015 at 6:56 am

    better for honda to sell the brv below 95k and knock down toyota rush

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  • typical Malaysian..asking for thousands airbags thousands safety equipment thousands horsepower engine but hope for price of alza..dream on kids

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