Verdict
The Honda BR-V 2SJ Facelift costs RM5,737 more at RM86,726, but the engine, drivetrain and seven-seat packaging are unchanged: both use a 119 hp/145 Nm 1.5-litre petrol four with a CVT, front-wheel drive and a 223-litre boot. The facelift spends that gap on daily-use kit, adding single-zone automatic climate control, push-button start and six rather than four speakers. It is also 29 kg heavier at 1,260 kg, though its claimed 6.4 L/100 km consumption gives buyers a useful running-cost reference. For a used-car saving, the 2SJ remains fundamentally the same BR-V.
Pick the Honda BR-V 2SJ if a RM5,737 lower purchase price and steering-wheel tilt matter more than automatic climate control and push-button start.
Pick the Honda BR-V 2SJ Facelift if you want automatic climate control, keyless push-button start and six speakers without giving up the same 119 hp 1.5-litre drivetrain.
Key differences
- Price: Honda BR-V 2SJ RM80,989; Honda BR-V 2SJ Facelift RM86,726.
- Air-conditioning: Honda BR-V 2SJ manual; Honda BR-V 2SJ Facelift single-zone automatic climate control.
- Engine start: Honda BR-V 2SJ manual key; Honda BR-V 2SJ Facelift keyless push button.
- Audio: Honda BR-V 2SJ four speakers; Honda BR-V 2SJ Facelift six speakers.
- Kerb weight: Honda BR-V 2SJ 1,231 kg; Honda BR-V 2SJ Facelift 1,260 kg.
- Steering adjustment: Honda BR-V 2SJ tilt; Honda BR-V 2SJ Facelift telescopic.
2SJ
- RM5,737 cheaper to buy.
- 29 kg lighter at 1,231 kg.
- Gets steering-wheel tilt.
- Manual air-conditioning instead of single-zone automatic climate control.
- Manual key instead of keyless push-button start.
- Four speakers versus six.
2SJ Facelift
- Single-zone automatic climate control.
- Keyless push-button start.
- Six-speaker audio system.
- Costs RM5,737 more.
- 29 kg heavier at 1,260 kg.
- Lacks the 2SJ's steering-wheel tilt adjustment.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM80,989✓ | RM86,726 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,497 cc | 1,497 cc |
| Horsepower | 119 hp | 119 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 | 10.3 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | CVT | CVT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | Honda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | —✓ | 12.2 seconds |
| Rated Economy | —✓ | 6.4 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 160 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,453 mm | 4,451 mm |
| Width | 1,735 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,666 mm | 1,677 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,662 mm | 2,662 mm |
| Weight | 1,231 kg | 1,260 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 42 litres | 42 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 223 litres | 223 litres |
| Front Tyre | 195/60R16 | 195/60R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 195/60R16 | 195/60R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Full size | Full size |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 | Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer middle row passenger seats | Available on two outer middle row passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | Halogen Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Illumination with Normal Bulb Brake Lights | LED Illumination with Normal Bulb Brake Lights |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, manual recline, slidable, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with tip-forward function | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, manual recline, slidable, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with tip-forward function |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | 11 Cup and Bottle Holders |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | Free labour for 1,000 km, 10,000 km, 30,000 km, 50,000 km, 70,000 km and 90,000 km intervals | Free labour for 1,000 km, 10,000 km, 30,000 km, 50,000 km, 70,000 km and 90,000 km intervals |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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2SJ vs 2SJ Facelift FAQ
Is the Honda BR-V 2SJ or Honda BR-V 2SJ Facelift better?
The Honda BR-V 2SJ Facelift is the better-equipped choice, with automatic climate control, push-button start and six speakers. Mechanically, they are effectively the same: both have a 119 hp, 145 Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine, CVT and front-wheel drive.
What is the price difference?
The Honda BR-V 2SJ Facelift is RM5,737 dearer: RM86,726 versus RM80,989 for the Honda BR-V 2SJ.
Does the facelift have more power or more space?
No. Both have 119 hp and 145 Nm from a 1,497 cc petrol engine, seven seats, a 2,662 mm wheelbase and 223 litres of boot space. The facelift is 29 kg heavier, at 1,260 kg.