Honda has hinted that there is strong possibility of the introduction of its compact SUV BR-V in India next year. The company had released a couple of design sketches and few other details of this SUV a few days ago. It is expected that the crossover will be based on the versatile Brio platform, but media speculations are on rife that the vehicle could also use the Jazz platform. The later platform is more expensive of the two.
Honda officials said that the Honda BR-V is more appropriate to take the base of Jazz. If this statement turns into reality, the BR-V will be the fourth Honda to be based on the premium hatchback platform. Currently, the City, the HR-V or Vezel and the Shuttle use the Jazz platform.
Interestingly, Honda Car India has imported three units of the Brio SUV in India for R&D (Research & Development) purpose. It is expected that the BR-V is the Brio SUV, which is expected to make Indian debut at the 2016 Delhi Motor Show. However, nothing concrete on the same has been revealed by the manufacturer.
In India, Honda is likely to use the Brio platform to price the crossover competitive to the market. The Jazz platform is comparatively more expensive than the Brio; however, Honda Car India manages to achieve over 90 per cent of localisation.
This compact SUV will be a seven-seater car and will be powered by Honda's tried and tested 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol motor as well as the recently developed 1.5 litre diesel engine.
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