BRV: Honda’s Big Bet

The BRV rides quite well, despite an underlying layer of firmness at slow speeds. The suspension is up to the task of soaking up ruts and bumps and offers good composure on broken roads. The steering is light and feels accurate enough, and the car changes directions quite well. Straight line stability is excellent and it doesn’t feel nervous at highway speeds either. There is 210 mm ground clearance and despite the long wheelbase and overhangs it didn’t scrape anywhere when we tested it.

The BRV is Honda’s crack at the compact SUV market in India and while the lack of equipment may put off some, the appeal of having seven seats will draw many new customers to their showrooms. This blends the quintessential compact SUV with proper MPV practicality. Even with all three rows in place there is enough space in the boot for two or three soft bags. And it comes with two very good engines in petrol and diesel versions. There is also an option of automatic transmission in the petrol variant. Pick any variant and you wouldn’t go wrong. Oh!By the way, BRV stands for ‘Bold Runabout Vehicle’ in Honda speak, in case you were wondering.

VIVEK VENUGOPAL

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