Though, Honda is yet to officially confirm, rumor is that a 7 seater Brio MPV from Honda is in making. Honda Brio small car’s platform has already extended to sedan in the form of newly launched Amaze in India.
The yet-to-be launched Brio-based MPV is powered with some extra features as a response to customer feedback. The vehicle will include driver seat height adjustment and a rear de-fogger.
The petrol and diesel versions of the upcoming vehicle would be powered with the 1.2 litre i-VTEC and 1.5 litre i-DTEC engines, respectively. The Honda i-VTEC petrol motor is rated with a peak power output of 87 bhp, whereas the i-DTEC oil burner churns out a class leading power of 98.7 bhp. This 1.5 litre i-DTEC engine is laden with the Honda Earth Dreams technology and also delivers an impressive mileage figure of 25.8 kmpl (certified by ARAI).
Features & Specifications:
• Displacement – 1198cc, i-VTEC
• Maximum Power – 88 Bhp @ 6000 rpm (Petrol) & 98.7 bhp in Diesel
• Maximum Torque – 109 Nm @ 4600 rpm
• Mileage – 25.8 kmpl (certified by ARAI) (petrol)
• Seating Capacity – 5
• Tyre Size – 175/65 R14
• Suspension – McPherson Struts, torsion beam axel
• Brakes – Front Disk, Rear Drum
• Gears – 5 Manual
• Fuel Tank Capacity – 35 litre
• Airbags – 2