Honda Brio is a popular five door hatchback from Honda launched in India in 2011. Brio gained immense popularity for its compact size and excellent performance. The name means energetic and cheerful in Italian and that’s exactly how it feels to drive. It competes against the Swift, i10, Figo and other hatchbacks in the Indian car market.
Honda Brio is powered by a 1.2 liter 4-Cylinder, i-VTEC petrol engine mated with 5-Speed manual gearbox. Highly fuel efficient and delivering powerful 87 BHP and with a low turning radius is 4.5 meters for easy parking.
Some of the key highlights:
- Awarded Jury Award 2012 – Business Standard Motoring
- The Highest Ranked Premium Compact Car In J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2012 India Initial Quality Study (IQS)
- Awarded Hatch Of The Year – Petrol 2011 By Car India
- Excellent resale value due to superior build quality, performance and reliability and being Honda Brand
- Low maintenance cost & easy availability of spare parts
Key Features:
For your comfort & convenience: Electronic power steering, factory fitted music system with Steering mounted controls, USB/AUX connectivity and charging socket, all four power windows, superior cooling HVAC system, electrically adjustable ORVMs
For your safety: Remote central locking, engine immobilizer, child safety locks
How Does Brio Compare with other popular hatchbacks in the used car market: Brio has the most powerful engine (87 BHP) in the segment powered by best-in-class i-VTEC engine. Some key features that differentiate Brio with others in the competition are tilt steering, driver seat height adjustment, integrated audio-system with steering mounted controls.
A used Brio that has driven over 60,000 kms has excellent drivability, road handling, the car doesn’t develop any rattling noise and is a highly reliable car. The superior i-VTEC engine is a silent yet powerful performer.
Honda has adequately compensated Brio’s smaller length with increased width has taken care of passenger space, however, boot space is compromised with narrow and deep boot which is a negative for the car.
Brio looks do not appeal to everyone (mainly the swift lovers), however, for a savvy used car buyer this car is a great buy packed with excellent build quality, performance, fuel economy and strong resale value.
Below is a comparison chart for some of the key features of Brio and its main competition in the used car market.
| Feature | Brio SMT | Grand i10 Magna | Swift Vxi | I10 Magna |
| Length (mm) | 3610 | 3765 | 3850 | 3585 |
| Width (mm) | 1680 | 1660 | 1695 | 1595 |
| Height (mm) | 1500 | 1520 | 1530 | 1550 |
| Engine (CC) | 1198 | 1197 | 1197 | 1086 |
| Power (BHP) | 87 | 81 | 83 | 68 |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 19.4 kmpl | 18.9 kmpl | 20.4 kmpl | 19.8 kmpl |
| Central Locking | Remote | Manual | Remote | Manual |
| Tilt Steering | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Driver Seat | Manual with height Adjustment | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Steering mounted controls | Yes | No | No | No |
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