2022 Honda BR-V launched in Thailand – 7-seat MPV with 1.5L NA, CVT, customary Honda Sensing; fr RM115k

Honda Thailand has revealed official pricing for the second-generation BR-V, which is decrease than preliminary estimates. The vary is comprised of simply two variants, together with the bottom E and range-topping EL, the place the previous is priced at 915,000 baht (RM114,575) and the latter at 973,000 baht (RM121,861).

Each the E and EL powered by a 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated DOHC i-VTEC four-cylinder petrol unit that outputs 121 PS at 6,600 rpm and 145 Nm of torque at 4,300, with drive being despatched to the entrance wheels by way of a CVT.

First previewed by the N7X Concept, the all-new BR-V measures 4,490 mm lengthy, 1,780 mm huge, 1,685 mm tall and has a wheelbase that spans 2,695 mm. By comparability, the unique BR-V we at present have right here is 4,457 mm lengthy, 1,735 mm huge, 1,677 mm tall and its wheelbase solely stretches to 2,662 mm.

When it comes to tools, the E comes with 16-inch wheels (with 215/60 profile tyres), electrical energy steering, ventilated entrance disc brakes and rear drum brakes, automated LED headlamps, LED DRLs, chrome outer door handles in addition to electrically-adjustable aspect mirrors with built-in flip alerts.

Shifting inside, the bottom variant is supplied with a 4.2-inch multi-info instrument cluster show, two-tone (Black and Mocha Gray) mixture leather-based upholstery, automated air-conditioning (with rear ceiling vents), keyless entry and begin (with Honda Good Key and distant engine begin), a seven-inch Show Audio touchscreen (with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay), a multi-function leather-based steering wheel and 4 audio system.

For the additional paid for the EL, the equipment listing contains nicer objects like bigger 17-inch wheels (with 215/55 profile tyres), a piano black entrance grille, LED entrance fog lamps, auto-folding aspect mirrors, paddle shifters, all-black mixture leather-based upholstery, two extra audio system for a complete of six in addition to extra comfort options (illuminated self-importance mirrors, extra energy accent shops and entrance seatback pockets).

It must be famous that the asking costs of the all-new mannequin are greater than the first-generation model sold in Thailand, which was additionally supplied in two variants priced between 765,000 and 835,000 baht (RM95,809 and RM104,576).

This may be justified by not simply the bigger car measurement, but in addition the inclusion of the Honda Sensing suite of security and driver help programs, which is customary on each variants. The suite contains Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Lane Protecting Help System (LKAS), Highway Departure Mitigation System with Lane Departure Warning (RDM with LDW), Auto Excessive-Beam (AHB), Adaptive Cruise Management (ACC) And Lead Automotive Departure Notification System (LCDN).

Additionally included are Honda LaneWatch, an all-seat seatbelt reminder system, a rearview digicam and the same old array of passive programs (VSA, ABS, EBD, brake help, hill begin help, stroll away auto lock). One space of distinction is the airbag rely, with the E receiving 4 whereas the EL will get six.

As for colors, Taffeta White is unique to the bottom E, with Crystal Black Pearl being a 6,000-baht (RM752) possibility. In the meantime, the EL’s beginning value is with a Crystal Black Pearl end, however if you need the variant-exclusive Premium Daylight White Pearl, it’ll be an additional 4,000 baht (RM501).

The BR-V is extensively tipped to be the next model that Honda Malaysia launches here, and given the worth improve from the first- to the second-gen in Thailand, it’s not far-fetched to imagine the identical will occur right here. At present, the first-gen BR-V facelift is priced at RM90,700 OTR with out insurance coverage for the bottom E and RM97,700 for the top-spec V.

When and if it arrives right here, the BR-V will face competitors from different seven-seat MPVs just like the Toyota Veloz, which has but to get remaining pricing (RM95,000 estimated), in addition to the Perodua Alza if we widen the worth bracket. Wanting ahead to it?

GALLERY: 2022 Honda BR-V (Thailand market)