Honda Brio is your cute and compact hatchback that offers stability and peppy performance. Its ground clearance is not huge but is sufficient enough to get past small potholes and speedbreakers comfortably. Available in both manual and automatic variants, Honda Brio doesn’t feel dated because of its modern design. It also comes with all the essential safety features and its build-quality is quite good for its price.
Driving a Honda Brio can be fun as its 1.2-litre i-VTEC engine is quite powerful for its small and lightweight body. It doesn’t pack a lot of power but the power delivery remains consistent from mid to high RPMs. Both manual and automatic transmission options are available. The manual gear shifts are smooth and feel more responsive. However, the automatic variants are tuned for a relaxed and hassle-free driving experience.
The mileage is also quite good and you can expect a fuel-economy of up to 19 kmpl in ideal conditions. The manual variants offer a higher mileage than the automatic ones.
Dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, and other basic safety features are provided in the Honda Brio. Child safety locks, engine start/stop, keyless entry, fog lights, and many other essential safety features are also included. The front side of the car is structured to absorb high impacts.
The interior is spacious and looks premium due to its perfect layout. The front seats are comfortable but bootspace is limited. The headroom can feel tight for the taller rear passengers. The legroom is also limited but the car is wide enough to accommodate all 5 passengers comfortably. The rear seats are designed with proper back rest and knee support. Automatic AC is not there but the manual AC vents can easily be adjusted as per the requirement.
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 1198 |
| Max power (bhp) | 87bhp@6000rpm |
| Gear box | 5-Speed |
| Max torque (Nm) | 109Nm@4500rpm |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 16.5 |
| Fuel Type | petrol |
| The small turning radius of 4.5 metres makes manoeuvring easy in traffic and tight corners and streets. | |
| The interior layout is modern and comes with an automatic climate control and integrated sound system. | |
| The body structure comes with Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) technology for added protection. | |
| The 1.2-litre i-VTEC Petrol Engine is engineered to be reliable and offers a seamless experience as well. |
E Mt | ||
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Comfort & convenience | ||
| Adjustable ORVM | Yes | |
| Air conditioner | Yes | |
| Air conditioner - 2nd row AC vent | No | |
| Air conditioner - 3rd row AC vent | No | |
| Air conditioner - Automatic climate control | No | |
Entertainment & communication | ||
| Apple car play / android auto | No | |
| Integrated (in-dash) music system | No | |
| Integrated (in-dash) music system - Am/fm radio | No | |
| Integrated (in-dash) music system - Audio system remote control | No | |
| Integrated (in-dash) music system - Aux compatibility/connectivity | No | |
Exterior | ||
| Outside rear view mirrors (ORVMs) | Yes | |
| Rain sensing wipers | No | |
| Rear defogger | No | |
| Rear power window | No | |
| Sunroof | No | |
Safety | ||
| 360 view camera | No | |
| Airbags | No | |
| Airbags - Co-passenger airbag | No | |
| Airbags - Dual-stage airbags | No | |
| Airbags - Front torso airbags | No | |
Yes, with the widespread network of Honda service centres and authorised dealers across the country, the spare parts of Honda Brio are easily available.