Honda has used the 2015GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) to show the BR-V crossover prototype which draws inspiration from the Mobilio MPV.

The Honda BR-V will go into production in early 2016 and will be introduced in Indonesia first, which is its key market, before being rolled out in other countries. There is a strong possibility that the BR-V will come to South Africa but we haven’t yet recieved confirmation from Honda SA at the time of publishing this article.

Honda BR-V – Features

Being a crossover, the BR-V rides higher than the Mobilio and is designed to seat seven people. In terms of exterior styling, the BR-V features roof rails with black plastic cladding seen over the wheel arches and side skirts while the front end features underbody protection. According to Honda, the rear end features C-shaped graphics on the LED tailights and th BR-V rides on 16-inch alloy wheels.

The new Honda BR-V is powered bya 1.5-litre, four-cylinder i-VTEC engine that develops 89 kW 145 Nm. This is the same engine that powers the recently launched Honda HR-V. Power is sent to the front wheels using new six-speed manual gearbox or a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

On the inside, the BR-V claims to feature class-leading space and comes equipped with a rear air conditioning system, a multi-information display for the driver, ABS with EBD, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) and Hill Start Assist while dual front airbags are also fitted.

We will keep you updated with any information that becomes available regarding South African availability, so stay tuned!