An SUV like
never before
This new addition to the Honda line up is taking
the idea of SUV to a whole new level. The
BR-V’s 7-seater utility prowess comes together
seamlessly with a strong and sporty exterior
to make it the perfect car for that city drive or
weekend getaway. It’s everything you want in an
SUV and more.
CONTENTS
03 Model Outline
05 Interior Design
07 Model Line-Up
09 Safety
11 Space and Convenience
12 Colours and Accessories
13 Specifications and Features
Striking and stylish
If you’re looking for a car with a look that exudes
a stylish SUV character, then look no further than
the BR-V. The bold, wide stance gives you a style
with strength that is only further enhanced by
projector headlamps, wide front grill design and
LED position lamps.
The sleek silver finish roof rails of the BR-V
highlight the undoubtedly sporty appeal of the
vehicle and gives you a sense of true utility, while
the connected tail light design with LED light
guide at the rear brings in an air of sophistication.
All that combined with the uniquely styled 16-
inch alloy wheels truly emphasises the dynamic
physique of the BR-V.
A real connection
to the road
Experience superior ride comfort and agile
handling with the BR-V. For a better crash
performance and more comfortable ride of
the BR-V, body rigidity and damper have
been newly developed for a Compact SUV
driving feel.
The car features McPherson Strut suspension in
the front and Torsion Beam rear suspension is
guaranteed to dramatically improve both driving
stability and ride comfort. This impressive list of
features is topped off with the incredible electric
power steering, which allows effortless steering
and better handling.
Engine
The BR-V isn’t just about space and style; it’s
about getting real performance out of your vehicle.
The BR-V boasts a 1.5 i-VTEC engine and a
choice of six-speed manual transmission or a CVT
transmission.
Model Outline3-4
Extreme versatility
The BR-V offers you a sophisticated and sporty
all-black colour scheme, modern dashboard
design, high quality material and a highly versatile,
spacious three row 7-seater cabin interior for
added comfort and convenience.
The silver accents and piano black finish on the
Instrument panel combined with the white lit 3D
speedometer with Multi Information Display gives
you an interior with a Sporty appeal. The leather
seats coupled with leather wrapped steering
wheel, gear knob and door armrests simply
enhance the already incredible interior. The BR-V
also offers high quality fabric seat options.
The Multi Information Display (MID) allows
the driver to monitor all important trip and
vehicle information including Driving Range,
Instantaneous and Average Fuel Efficiency,
Ambient Temperature and Time. Furthermore, an
Eco lamp provides feedback to the driver during
fuel-efficient driving.
Interior Design
5-6
Please refer to specification pages for more information on
which features are available per model.
Trend
1.5 i-VTEC
6-Speed Manual Transmission
Driver & Front Passenger Airbags
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Projector halogen Headlamps
LED high mounted stop light
2nd Row 60:40 split with reclining functionality
3rd Row 50:50 split with reclining functionality
Bluetooth Hands Free telephone (HFT) system
FM & AM Radio system with USB & Bluetooth
audio streaming
4 Speakers
Auto Door Lock by Speed
Roof Rails
Front & Rear electric windows
(Auto-down for driver side only)
Driver seatbelt reminder
Tilt Steering
Body coloured exterior mirrors
Manual adjustable exterior mirrors
Manual air conditioning
16” Steel Wheels
Fabric seats
Comfort
1.5 i-VTEC
6-Speed Manual Transmission & CVT
Auto air conditioning
Rear air conditioning vents
2nd Row Seat Slide adjusters
2nd Row Centre Armrest
Electric adjustable exterior mirrors
Driver seat height adjuster
Driver & front passenger seatback pockets
Driver & front passenger vanity mirrors
Security Alarm
16” Alloy Wheels
Front & Rear mudguards
Paddle Shift (CVT only)
Power switch for remote door lock
Electric window auto up/down
(Driver side only)
Elegance
1.5 i-VTEC
6-Speed Manual Transmission & CVT
Smart Entry
Engine Start/Stop button
Leather interior
Power folding exterior mirrors
Intergraded indicators on exterior mirrors
Steering mounted audio controls
Chrome door handles
Chrome side door protectors
LED position lights
Front fog lights
2 Tweeters & 4 Speakers
Front & rear bumper garnish
Model Line-Up7-8
Safety taken
seriously
This spacious 7-seater was specifically
designed with a host of safety features to
give you and your family peace of mind on
the road. It boasts both driver and passenger
SRS airbags that will inflate immediately
when a heavy frontal impact occurs.
Honda's Advanced Compatibility Engineering
(ACE) allows the vehicle to absorb and distribute
the force in the cabin during a collision. This
combined with other standard Honda safety
features makes the BR-V a safe choice for you
and your family.
Safety
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PASSIVE SAFETY
HEADLIGHT AND IGNITION KEY REMINDER
2ND SEAT CENTRE PASSENGER LAP BELT
HIGH-MOUNTED BRAKE LIGHT
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)
SEATBELT REMINDER - DRIVER
3-POINT ELR INERTIA-REEL SEATBELTS
ACTIVE SAFETY
ACTIVE SAFETY
PASSIVE SAFETY
PASSIVE SAFETY
SRS AIRBAG – DRIVER AND PASSENGER
SEAT PRETENSIONERS
Colour options
We know that choosing the colour to suit you is
always important. That’s why we’re giving you the
choice of 4 incredible colours.
01 Carnelian Red Pearl
02 White Orchid Pearl
03 Alabaster Silver Metallic
04 Modern Steel Metallic
Accessories
If the colour isn’t enough to give your car your very
own personal touch, we also offer a number of
signature accessories to add that little something
extra to the design of your vehicle.
For information on these and other accessories
that are available, please contact your nearest
Honda dealership.
01 Exhaust Tail Pipe Finisher
02 Tail Gate Spoiler
03 Mud Flaps
04 Trunk Tray
05 Running Board
Easy as 1, 2, 3
The BR-V was designed with style, versatility and
comfort in mind and that’s why it features three
rows of exceedingly comfortable seating. The
2nd row seat features a 60:40 split with slide and
recline option to give you the power to adjust the
space for ultimate convenience.
The 3rd row seat is a 50:50 spilt folding type with
reclining options for extra comfort. These seats
can be quickly and conveniently tumbled forward
to give you all the space you need for those extra
items in the back. Even accessing the third row is
easy with a one touch tumble button which folds
away the second row seat.
Everything at the tip
of your fingers
The BR-V offers a number of added comforts you
can only expect from a sporty SUV such as this.
It boasts a host of interior technologies designed
to make you feel at home in your car.
Push start button with smart entry, integrated
Bluetooth audio system with Hands Free
Telephone (HFT) and steering mounted controls
for audio means you have access to everything at
a single touch. That, in addition to the automatic
air conditioner with roof mounted rear vents and
power foldable rear view mirrors, means you
always have the ultimate combination of comfort
and convenience.
Space and Convenience
Colours and Accessories
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Please refer to specification pages for more information on
which features are available per model.
SPECIFICATION & FEATURES
TRANSMISSION
1.5 Trend SOHC i-VTEC
16-valve in-line 4 cylinder
1.5 Comfort SOHC i-VTEC
16-valve in-line 4 cylinder
1.5 Elegance SOHC i-VTEC
16-valve in-line 4 cylinder
Type 6MT 6MT CVT 6MT CVT
Paddle shift gear selector - - o - o
ENGINE
Displacement (cm
3
) 1497
Power (kW @ r/min) 88 / 6600
Torque (Nm @ r/min) 145 / 4600
Compression ratio 10.3
Bore & stroke (mm) 73 x 89.4
Fuel consumption (93/116/EC) - Combined (l/100km) * 6.3 6.3 6.2 6.3 6.2
CO
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emmissions (g/km) 151 151 148 151 148
Fuel type Unleaded petrol
CHASSIS
Drive wheels Front wheel drive
Steering - Type Electric Power Steering, Rack and Pinion
- Tilt / Telescopic steering wheel adjustment Tilt
- Turning radius (m) 5.3
Suspension type - Front McPherson Strut Coil Spring
- Rear Torsion Beam Coil Spring
Brakes - Front Disc
- Rear Drum
WHEELS AND TYRES
Wheel size - Front & Rear 16” X 6J
Tyre size - Front & Rear 195 / 60R16
Spare wheel - Wheel size Full size
Alloy wheels - o o
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES
Length overall (mm) 4453 4456
Width overall (mm) 1735
Height overall (mm) 1666
Wheelbase (mm) 2655
Track / Tread (mm) - Front 1500
- Rear 1500
Ground clearance (mm) 210
Tare mass (kg) 1178 1185 1207 1188 1212
Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) (kg) 1790
Towing mass (kg) Towing Not Allowed
Luggage space (l) - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Row Seat Up 223
- 1st & 2nd Row Up 691
- 1st Row Seat Up 1164
Fuel tank capacity (l) 42
Seating capacity 7
EXTERIOR
Door handles Body Coloured Chrome
Roof rail o
Bumper Skid Garnish - Front & Rear - o
Side door protector (Chrome) - o
Mud guard - Front & Rear - o o
Headlight Type Halogen
Manual operated headlights o
Headlight adjuster Manual
Front Fog lights - o
Side mirrors: - Electric Manual o
- Body colour Body Coloured
- Power fold - o
- Side indicators - o
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
Seating & Interior styling
Leather seats Fabric o
Leather steering wheel - o
Seat height adjuster (driver) - Manual
Slide adjusters (2nd row seat) - o
Armrests - front -
- 2nd row seat - o
- 3rd row seat -
Vanity mirror - Driver & Passenger Sunvisor only o
Infotainment
Radio (FM / AM) o
Outside temperature display o
Bluetooth (Hands Free Telephone) o
iPod USB connectivity o
Speakers: - Doors: Front & Rear 4
- Tweeter - 2
Storage
Cupholders 11
Seat back pockets - Driver & Passenger
Interior lighting
Map lights o
Ignition switch light o Start / Stop Button
Instruments & controls
Leather gear knob - o
Engine start system - Start / Stop Button
Air conditioning Manual Automatic
Rear air condition unit - o
Electric windows - Front & Rear o
Electric windows - Auto up / down Auto Down Driver Only Driver Only
12V accessory socket (Front) o
SAFETY
Active Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) o
High-mounted brake light o
Passive Safety
SRS airbag system Driver & Passenger
Seatbelt pretensioning system - Front o
3-point ELR seat belts - 2nd row seat 2 & Centre Seat Lap Belt
- 3rd row seat 2
Headlight, parking brake & key reminder o
Seatbelt warning reminder Driver Only
SECURITY
Alarm system - o
Engine immobiliser o
Power door locking switch - o
Auto door locking (Speed sensitive) o
Remote keyless entry o Smart Keyless Entry
AFTER SALES
Warranty 5 Year / 200 000 km
Service plan - 2 Year / 30 000 km
Service intervals 15 000 km
AA Roadside Assist 3 Years
Key: O Standard - Not available
* Please see explanation on back cover
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Specifications and Features
08ASA-OTA-BRVB
Octob er 2016
Indicated CO
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and fuel consumption figures quoted are obtained when testing the vehicle in
line with the compulsory requirements of SANS 20083 and therefore may not necessarily be
achieved under day to day driving conditions.
Actual fuel consumption figures may be influenced by a range of factors, including but not
limited to vehicle maintenance, driving style and behavior. Fuel consumption may be further
affected by the environmental factors and conditions under which the vehicle is operated
including altitude, road condition and traffic flow. The figures used in this guide should
therefore be treated as indicative only.
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include optional equipment and accessories not fitted as standard. Subject to error. For
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