New Honda Brio unleashed in South Africa

The new Honda Brio hatchback has been launched in South Africa and offers a wide range of features and likable styling, at an affordable price. The India-built Honda Brio is available as the 1.2 Comfort and can be had with a choice of either a manual or automatic transmission.

New Honda Brio is dynamite in a small package

Engine Capability

The new Honda Brio hatchback is fitted with a 1.2-litre SOHC i-VTEC, 16-valve engine that develops 65kW at 6 000rpm with a maximum torque figure of 109Nm available from 4 500rpm. The Brio exhibits a combined fuel consumption figure of 5.6-litres/100km in 5-speed manual guise and 6.3-litres/100km with the 5-speed automatic transmission. CO2 emissions are rated at 133g/km and 150g/km for the manual and automatic respectively. The new Honda Brio will accelerate to 100km/h in 12.2 seconds with the manual and 14.7 seconds with the automatic transmission.

Exterior Styling

The exterior features a front chrome grille with a trademark double triangle which adds to its appeal. Character lines give the new Honda Brio a streamlined look while the rear-end features a glass tailgate which increases rear-view visibility and rear combination lamps merge with the rear hatch for a composite look. The Brio rides on 14-inch steel rims and a full-size spare wheel is also included.

Interior Styling

On the inside, the new Honda Brio features a sporty three-spoke steering wheel with mounted controls for the USB/AUX/MP3 audio system. The dual tone dashboard features chrome and silver accents while the steering wheel is tilt adjustable. The side mirrors are electrically adjustable and manual air-conditioning is also included. Storage options include a glove box, five cup holders, rear shelf and seat back pockets.

Safety Features

The new Honda Brio is equipped with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) as standard. The driver is protected with an intelligent SRS airbag and the seatbelts feature an automatic pre-tensioning system. Remote central locking and immobiliser add to the safety level of the Brio.