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Honda BR-V bookings to open at Indonesia Motor Show

By Maria SantosIndonesia
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All new Honda BR V Prototype
All new Honda BR V Prototype
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Honda, the Japanese automaker, yesterday released the design sketches of the much-awaited compact SUV. Based on the Brio platform, the prototype of the crossover will be premiered at the 2015 Indonesian International Auto Show in August. If reports are to be believed, Indonesia will be the first market to see the launch of this much-awaited BR-V crossover.

Honda BR-V bookings to open at Indonesia Motor Show
Bookings for the crossover will open at the 2015 Indonesia Motor Show itself. For the Indian market, the Brio SUV is expected to make its debut at the 2016 Delhi Motor Show while the launch could take place by the mid-2016. The BR-V crossover is developed by Honda R&D Asia Pacific Co., Ltd. (HRAP) in Thailand, and it will target Asian markets.

The Honda BR-V crossover will be a seven-seater car, and is expected to get better quality interiors. The vehicle features a rugged design with high ground clearance, single slat chrome grille, LED daytime running headlamps and large alloy wheels.

Under the hood is a 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine that is good for 117bhp of power. This engine will be paired to a five-speed manual or a CVT gearbox. India-spec model will also get a diesel engine option, 1.5-litre i-DTEC motor paired to a six-speed manual gearbox.

Questions & Answers

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When and where will the Honda BR-V prototype first be shown to the public?

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The prototype of the Honda BR-V crossover will be premiered at the 2015 Indonesian International Auto Show in August. This event marks its initial public unveiling.

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Which engine options will be available for the Honda BR-V, and will there be a diesel variant?

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The BR-V will feature a 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine with 117bhp, paired with a five-speed manual or CVT gearbox. An India-spec model will also offer a 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel engine.

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Which market is expected to be the first to launch the new Honda BR-V crossover?

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Reports suggest that Indonesia will be the first market to see the launch of the BR-V crossover. Bookings for the vehicle will open there at the 2015 Indonesia Motor Show.

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Where was the Honda BR-V crossover developed?

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The Honda BR-V crossover was developed by Honda R&D Asia Pacific Co., Ltd. (HRAP) in Thailand. This entity is responsible for its design and engineering for Asian markets.

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