After opening their order books in March this year, Honda Malaysia has introduce the facelift 2020 Honda BR-V with two variants available as before – the 1.5E at RM89,900 and the 1.5V at RM96,900. Both models have seen a price increase of around RM3k from when it was first launched in 2017.
The facelift brings about some exterior changes to include a more imposing front grille with visibly more chrome, a more futuristic front bumper design, minor body cladding below the doors and a redesign rear bumper with vertical reflector. Rim size remains unchanged from before at 16-inches albeit a new design. Otherwise exterior specifications are as follow:
EXTERIOR
- Automatic halogen projector headlamps
- LED daytime running lights
- Chrome door handles (1.5V) Body coloured (1.5E)
- Roof rails
- Side mirror with indicators
- Colour: Marine Purple Pearl (NEW), White Orchid Pearl, Modern Steel Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic and Passion Red Pearl
PERFORMANCE
- Engine: 1.5-litre 4 Cylinder SOHC i‑VTEC
- Transmission: CVT
- Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive
- Horsepower: 120 hp @ 6,600 rpm
- Torque: 145 Nm @ 4,600 rpm
- 0 to 100 km/h: 12.2 seconds
- Top speed: 160 km/h
- Fuel Consumption: 6.4L/100km
On the inside the BR-V gets new tweeter speakers, cargo lighting, and a cabin filter. The 1.5V in particular gets a new 7-inch display and a HDMI port. The 1.5 V also gets power retractable side mirrors, paddle shifters and a multi function steering wheel along with Black/Red leather upholstery. Here are the rest of the standard equipment:
INTERIOR
- Keyless entry with Push start
- Single zone air conditioning
- Rear air vents
- 60:40 split folding seats (2nd row)
- 50:50 split folding seats (3rd row)
- 1 USB port
- 6 speakers
- Bluetooth connectivity
Boot space is rated at 223 litres with the 3rd row in use, but when all the seats are collapsed, the BR-V is capable of swallowing up to 539 litres of cargo. As for safety, here’s what the BR-V is equipped with on both models:
SAFETY
- Dual airbags
- Rear seat ISOFIX
- Hill Start Assist
- Reverse camera (only in 1.5V)
- Traction Control
- ABS
- Vehicle Stability Assist
Before the Movement Control Order lockdown began in March, Honda also introduced the 2020 facelift Honda Civic and the all-new Honda Accord. Both of which have also seen an increase following some price revisions by the company last year on the City, Jazz and CR-V.
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