Honda BR-V
What is it? Honda’s representative in the mid-size SUV segment
What’s new? First things first, BR-V stands for Bold Runabout-Vehicle. Well, we agree with the bold part and Honda is confident it will do the running about well. Built on the Mobilio platform, the BR-V carries forward the looks of the CR-V with a Mobilio kind of profile. Equipped to seat seven with familiar Honda interiors, the BR-V might shake things up in the segment.
What’s under the hood? We expect a variation of the 1.5-litre Earth Dream diesel engine and the familiar 1.5-litre petrol engine from the City.
Launch date? Mid 2016
Competition check : Maruti Suzuki S Cross, Hyundai Creta, Renault Duster
Expected price? Rs 7 to 12 lakh
Honda Accord
What is it? Return of Honda’s flagship in India
What’s new? A lot of things, considering an update has been due for quite some time. The Accord, if you may recall, used to be the segment leader until India turned into a diesel loving country. Completely new exterior with LEDs, fog lamps and a luxurious interior with a 7-inch infotainment screen, powered driver’s seat, six airbags, hill assist – the works.
What’s under the hood? A diesel might be what the market wants under the Accord’s hood but Honda had a hybrid on display. We expect it to be the 2.0-litre unit which makes about 141 bhp and 12.2 kgm of torque, which gets boosted to 196 bhp with the hybrid combine.
Launch date? Late 2016
Competition check : Toyota Camry, Skoda Superb
Expected price? Rs 25 to 30 lakh
