Honda Brio India

Honda Brio made its debut in September 2011 with a price range of Rs 3.95 lakh to Rs 5.1 lakh (ex-showroom). The company has launched four variants of Honda Brio and all of them will be equipped with Honda's 1.2 Litre, 1198cc, i-VTEC petrol engine.

Honda Brio has been very impressive and is still going strong. This model from Honda's small car segment has the ability of low fuel consumption. Honda is a major shareholder in the Indian automotive market. The company has a range of customers throughout India. Japanese companies are trying to produce models with pioneering technology and be innovative at all times. This time the company has decided to export the model to other Asian countries like Sri Lanka, Nepal Bangladesh. Honda Brio is produced at Uttar Pradesh. Honda India now has shifted its focus to the small car segment in India. Using more than 80% locally procured parts, including the steel used is supplied by local production.

Honda Brio is a huge attraction to customers looking for spacious and luxurious interior to its compact exterior. The dashboard has all the features on the steering wheel. High mileage is a major attraction for the first model. Honda Brio looks very striking and the car headlights are very cute and give a more attractive with the logo on the front.

Honda Brio Engine

The Honda Brio comes with the same power packed technology as the Jazz engine. It is loaded with the superior 1.2 i VTEC Petrol Engine with a displacement of 1197 cc which is very much impressive. The engine has four cylinder engine based on the Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control which is very much common with other cars from the company such as Jazz. The engine is surely a solid performer with lots of credibility. The Volumetric Efficiency technology along with the combustion is expected to be a lot more enhanced with the advent of the Brio.

The simply powerful 1.2 i VTEC petrol engine of the Honda Brio generates a maximum power of 88 ps at 6000 rpm and a torque of about 109 Nm at 4800 rpm. The engine also has a superb pickup breaching the 100 km mark within a span of 14.5 seconds and delivers a top speed of about 164 Km/h at an effortless ease.

Honda Brio Exteriors

The car has one of a kind unique sculpture which is quiet simply looks eye catching from the rear with an all glass rear stalk. The Brio is also equipped with some shape defining aerodynamics and easily travels through the air without much fuss and cribbing. From the front, the Honda Brio is quite stylish and attractive in its own ways with the chrome strip and grille featuring the company logo at the centre. The Shoulder line of the vehicle is also not to be missed and the C- pillar flows towards the front edge at the top making for a complete delight. On the whole the headlamps and the tail lamps carry the aggressive look. The Brio gives a sturdy and bold look which is very much common with other cars from the Honda. With excellent side windings and somewhat taller pillar, Honda has also managed to differentiate the car from the sumptuous design of Jazz and that too with ease as it can be seen.

Honda Brio Interiors

The interiors of Honda Brio are very spacious; it is a boon for a small car of this segment. The design theme for interiors is very unique and comfortable for all passengers. Designed as per the needs of the customers, the Honda car is loaded with all necessary features. Single tone beige interior is provided in the initial three variants, whereas in the Honda Brio V MT, dual tone beige is used.

The Honda Brio car has enough headroom, legroom and shoulder room, which provides maximum comfort to the passenger. This car is spacious enough to accommodate five passengers comfortably along with small luggage. Brio’s interiors are expected to be perfect for five occupants with exotic interior trims employed. The refinements are sure to evoke your inner instinct to drive with pleasure. However the compact body design indicates that the car will have limited space. Honda Brio looks fresh, spacious and has a great visibility from inside the cabin. The rear legroom also seems to be good in this segment of cars priced between Rs. 4 Lakhs and Rs. 5 Lakhs.

Honda Brio Safety Features

When it is about safety of Honda Brio, Honda has left no stone unturned. Honda Brio comes with host of safety features like ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution) and driver-side i-SRS airbag and SRS airbag for passenger. Incorporating Honda’s G-CON the Brio’s high-performance body makes extensive use of high tensile steel. The rear glass doubles up as the hatch door, it is made of high strength safety glass and will be as safe as a regular metal frame and windscreen. The front body structure of the Brio is equipped with Pedestrian injury mitigation technology designed to absorb impact energy.

Honda Brio Colors

The colors available with all variants of the Honda Brio are Tafeta White, Alabaster Silver, Titanium Grey Pearl, Emerald Blue, Crystal Black Pearl, and Energetic Blue.

Honda Brio Ride and Handling

Where this little Honda really, really impresses is in the ride and handling department. With its absolutely brilliantly damped suspension, driving over bumps, potholes and undulations is something you would barely notice. The only place where the Brio's engine shows its lower state of tune is in its top speed. With the torque dropping off sharply after its peak at 4,600rpm, the Brio runs out of steam after 142km/h when going for a top speed run. But when in the mood, the Brio’s the one to choose. With its willing top-end performance, confidence-inspiring brake pedal and eagerness to tackle corners, the Brio feels a special little car.

The Honda Brio rides on MacPherson struts up front and an H shaped torsion beam at the rear. The ride quality isn’t as good as the i20 and some road imperfections filter into the cabin. The car is very stable in high speed. The steering is impressive on its performance. The Brio handles bad roads quite effectively. You can push the Brio to its limits but it is still going to retain its confidence, poise and balance.

Honda Brio Specifications

The body of the car is length 3,610mm x width 1,680mm x height 1,475 mm. Available in four variants, such as E MT, S MT, MT S (O) and MT V. It's cheaper than some already available Jazz. The new Honda Brio comes with a 1.2 liter, 1198cc petrol engine, which has been blessed with the popular i-VTEC technology and generates a maximum power of 88 hp at 6000 rpm and a torque of 109 Nm at about 4,800 rpm. Kerb weight of Honda Brio is just 900 kgs which helps the hatchback to return an impressive mileage of 18.4 kmpl.

Honda Brio Ex-showroom Price

Honda India has priced the Honda Brio very competitively, the base model is priced at Rs. 3.95 lakhs and top model has been priced at Rs. 5.1 lakhs. The new Honda Brio is set up and designed with hatchback model that will cater the need of people for reliable car.

The ‘S’ variant, priced at Rs 4.35 lakh, gets body-coloured outside mirrors and door handles, integrated audio system with USB and Aux-in, steering-mounted audio controls, chrome inserts on AC vents, gear knob and steering wheel, keyless entry and power windows. The Optional variant is available at Rs 4.90 lakh – that’s Rs 55,000 more than the ‘S’. In addition to the S (OP) variant, the top-end ‘V’ gets alloy wheels, front fog lamps and dual-tone beige interiors at Rs 5.10 lakh.

Honda Brio Ex showroom Price Delhi

Honda Brio E : Rs.3,95,000
Honda Brio S : Rs.4,35,000
Honda Brio S(O) : Rs.4,90,000
Honda Brio V : Rs.5,10,000

Honda Brio Models

Honda Brio E: This is the base variant and is powered by SOHC i-VTEC petrol engine. This Honda Brio model has body colored bumpers, Halogen Head lights, Front Chrome grille and silver steel wheels besides an array of other exterior, interior and safety features. It has no ABS or EBD.

Honda Brio S: This model of Honda Brio is loaded with similar engine. Honda Brio S MT has body coloured door handles and ORVMs. It also has rear power windows and keyless entry.

Honda Brio S Option: This is the third level trim and has front and rear mudguards, ABS, EBD, driver and front passenger airbags, tilt steering, electrically adjustable ORVMs in addition to many other features. This is also powered by the same 1198cc engine.

Honda Brio V MT: The high end variant of Honda Brio has silver inside door handles, alloy wheels and double horn.

Honda Brio Competitors

The Honda Brio competes with the likes of the Toyota Etios Liva, Hyundai i10, Maruti Suzuki Ritz and the recently launched Hyundai Eon.

Compare Honda Brio with other Models

Honda Brio vs Hyundai i10: The Hyundai i10 has many years behind its name, and the Honda Brio will have to do a lot of things right to establish its outright superiority as a product that offers customers more than they already have.

Honda Brio vs Volkswagen Polo: Brio comes with more futuristic design and more power while Polo comes with the average power and a simple but elegant design. The pricing of Polo is a bit on the higher side as compared to Brio.

Honda Brio vs Maruti Ritz:  Ritz is an old and much loved model whereas the Brio is a new one which still needs love from the buyers. The overall appeal of both the cars is quite different as the Ritz is aggressive and mean and the Brio is cute.

Honda Brio vs Nissan Micra: Brio is more fuel efficient as well as powerful compared to Micra. Micra comes with a beetle like universal appeal good for men as well as women drivers while the Brio brings the futuristic design on table.

Honda Brio Mileage

Honda Brio is latest small car designed especially for India with better fuel efficiency, powerful engine and most important affordable price.  The car returns a mileage of 18.4 kmpl. It has a fuel tank capacity of 35 litres. Even the ARAI certified mileage of Honda Brio is 18.4 kmpl.