Showing posts with label brio. Show all posts
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Sunday, October 13, 2013
Honda Brio Automatic review
Honda has added the convenience of an automatic gearbox to its sprightly hatch, the Brio. We bring you our first impressions.
Honda has greatly enhanced the user-friendly character of its Brio hatchback with the launch of an automatic version that goes on sale on October 18. Instead of the CVT gearbox used in the Brio in Thailand and other markets, Honda has opted to equip the Indian Brio with a conventional five-speed auto, driven by a torque converter. In fact, the gearbox is similar to the one in the City Automatic, but with different gear ratios.
The Brio Automatic joins the handful of budget automatics available in the Indian market, and with the lack of strong competition, Honda believes that the Brio Auto could account for 5-10 percent of its total sales. However, the demand for the car will hinge largely on its price and fuel efficiency.
Whilst prices are not announced yet, we expect the Brio Auto to be around Rs 60,000 more than the equivalent manual version. In terms of fuel efficiency, the Brio Auto returns 16.5kpl in the Indian Driving Cycle (IDC) – 2.9kpl less than its more efficient manual sibling. This should make the Brio Auto around 10-15 percent thirstier than the manual in the real world. So is the convenience of an automatic worth the extra you will have to pay each time you fill up?
Slip, or rather charge into Delhi traffic and the immediate answer is ‘Yes!’. The five-speed auto is eager enough to make light work of the cut and thrust of rush hour and, at part throttle, the Brio Auto feels pretty responsive. It’s only when you stab the throttle wide open for a quick overtaking manoeuvre that the gearbox feels a bit lazy, taking a bit of time to kick down to a lower gear. However, you can work around this by snicking the lever down to D2 or even D1; this holds onto each gear just like in a manual and does not upshift automatically, even at the redline.
On the open road, the Brio is surprisingly peppy and overtaking is pretty easy. This brings us to the 86.7bhp, 1.2-litre engine, which is the main reason for the Brio’s sprightly nature. This i-VTEC motor is an absolute jewel that thrives in the upper reaches of the rev band.
The Brio was always a brilliant city car thanks to its perky responses, agile handling and compact dimensions. Now with the automatic version, it’s quite an ideal one.
The Brio Automatic joins the handful of budget automatics available in the Indian market, and with the lack of strong competition, Honda believes that the Brio Auto could account for 5-10 percent of its total sales. However, the demand for the car will hinge largely on its price and fuel efficiency.
Whilst prices are not announced yet, we expect the Brio Auto to be around Rs 60,000 more than the equivalent manual version. In terms of fuel efficiency, the Brio Auto returns 16.5kpl in the Indian Driving Cycle (IDC) – 2.9kpl less than its more efficient manual sibling. This should make the Brio Auto around 10-15 percent thirstier than the manual in the real world. So is the convenience of an automatic worth the extra you will have to pay each time you fill up?
Slip, or rather charge into Delhi traffic and the immediate answer is ‘Yes!’. The five-speed auto is eager enough to make light work of the cut and thrust of rush hour and, at part throttle, the Brio Auto feels pretty responsive. It’s only when you stab the throttle wide open for a quick overtaking manoeuvre that the gearbox feels a bit lazy, taking a bit of time to kick down to a lower gear. However, you can work around this by snicking the lever down to D2 or even D1; this holds onto each gear just like in a manual and does not upshift automatically, even at the redline.
On the open road, the Brio is surprisingly peppy and overtaking is pretty easy. This brings us to the 86.7bhp, 1.2-litre engine, which is the main reason for the Brio’s sprightly nature. This i-VTEC motor is an absolute jewel that thrives in the upper reaches of the rev band.
The Brio was always a brilliant city car thanks to its perky responses, agile handling and compact dimensions. Now with the automatic version, it’s quite an ideal one.
Fact File
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Installation | Front, transverse |
| Type | 4-cyls in-line, 1198cc |
| Power | 86.7bhp at 6000rpm |
| Torque | 11.11kgm at 4600rpm |
| Power to weight | Front-wheel drive |
Transmission
| Type | 5-speed auto |
Dimensions
| Length | 3610mm |
| Width | 1680mm |
| Height | 1500mm |
| Wheel base | 2345mm |
| Ground clearance | 150mm |
Chassis & Body
| Construction | Five-door, monocoque |
| Weight | Full size |
| Wheels | 14inch |
| Tyres | 175/65-R14 |
Suspension
| Front | Independent, McPherson struts |
| Rear | Non-independent, torsion beam axel |
Steering
| Type | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power assist | Electric |
Brakes
| Front | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Drums |
Sunday, October 6, 2013
2013 Honda Brio Amaze Review Price Engine Specifications
welcome to Neonista.blogspot.com website that provides a variety of information about the latest cars in the world. and this time we will share information about the 2013 Honda Brio Amaze, the following information
Honda has been quiet for a while but the Japanese giant is far from sleeping. 2013 promises to be a milestone year for the brand in India and the story begins with this, the Honda Amaze. The Amaze is popularly being called the Brio sedan and that is what it is.
Honda have extended the wheelbase of the Brio platform, reworked the three-box body past the B-pillar to integrate the boot as cohesively as possible, adding minor design updates to the front fender and a flat rear fender that brings the car smoothly under the four-metre mark. The underpinnings are more or less the same as the Brio - McPherson struts up front and the torsion beam set up at the back. The wheels are also the same size as the Brio but with a new alloy design.
More Brio cues lie on the interior and thats a good thing. The Amaze features the same uncluttered, functional, good quality dash layout and Honda have used the extended wheelbase to create a spacious cabin, keeping the rear passengers comfortable.
Although pictures of the interior are not available, the Amaze will undoubtedly feature the same uncluttered dashboard that is found in the regular Brio. Buyers with extra cash in their pocket will be able to order the car with an infotainment system controlled by a small dash-mounted touch-screen.
Hondas new 1.5-liter diesel-powered four-cylinder engine will make its debut in the Brio Amazes engine bay. Essentially a downsized variant of the Earth Dreams mill, the 1.5-liter i-DTEC reportedly sends 120 horsepower to the front set of wheels.
The compact sedans other available engine is the time-tested 96-horsepower 1.2-liter four-cylinder VTEC.
The Brio Amaze will make its public debut in India early next year and it will gradually be offered in other countries such as Thailand and possibly China. Honda does not plan on offering the car in Europe or in the United States, but the aforementioned 1.5-liter diesel could very well travel outside of Asia. source:leftlanenews.com,overdrive.in
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Tuesday, September 24, 2013
SCOOP! New top end trim for Honda Brio
New VX trim with added features for Honda Brio coming this April.
Honda is expected to introduce a new top-end VX trim-level for the Brio. As a hatch, the Brio makes a strong case for itself as a decent overall package, but has a few glaring omissions in its features list. The new variant will address these issues and include additional equipment like a rear de-fogger and driver seat height adjustment. A rear wiper however, will not be seen, as the Brio’s glass hatch lacks the provision to accommodate it.
Honda currently averages a modest 2,000 units for the Brio every month and the introduction of a new variant should only make things better for the manufacturer.
While we have been eagerly awaiting a diesel-powered Brio, the launch has been shelved for the moment as Honda is not able to price it competitively. The carmaker will test the waters with the new 1.5-litre diesel motor in the Amaze saloon. If the Amaze saloon strikes a chord with Indian buyers and sells in massive numbers, it would lead to much better economies of scale, which could, in turn, result in a lower unit price for the new diesel engine. This would make the diesel Brio more affordable and feasible for market introduction.
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