Honda Brio

Honda is all set to launch the mid-size hatchback Brio in the India market on the 27th of September 2011. We recently drove the car extensively in Vishakapatnam and came back mighty impressed.

The Indian Brio looks exactly like the Thailand version expect for some changes like ground clearance and desing of the alloy wheels. From the outside, the Brio is definately one of the best looking hatchbacks in the Indian market. While its front end might be small and sharp looking, from the rear, the Brio is in a league of its own. It surely looks the best when seen from the rear three quarters.

Like is the case with most Honda products, the Brio also follows the "Man Maximum, Machine Minimum" concept and surprises you with the kind of space it has on the inside. The quality of plastics on the insides is also of a higher order as compared to some of the rivals in the same segment

The Indian Brio, as expected, will come with a de-tuned version of the same 1.2-litre petrol engine that powers the Jazz as well. It produces 88PS of power which is exceptionally very good for this segment. We drove the car both in city as well as highway conditions and least to say, it came out as a brilliant powertrain. It is smooth, has enough low end punch and on the highways, feels relaxed at 110-120km/h. The Brio also has an ARAI ceritified fuel economy of 18.4kmpl!


The Brio will go on sale on the 27th of September and we feel Honda will price it at around the Rs 4 lakh mark, thus making it one of the best value for money cars in its segment!

Read our drive review of the Brio HERE

Comment (118)
on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

ab sab bach k rehna baba..... nw Honda & toyota coming in small car..... nw Indian people get car wth more Quality nd international standard..... bcz HOnda & toyota both knwn 4 them better quality & customer satisfacation....... it's gr8 challange 4 maruti suzuki, hundai, tata & all other..........

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

cool,this car is really great..i love honda..

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

unbeatable performance and honda has worldwide better quality. i am sure that honda will create another history with brio.goodluck.

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

chevrlot beat is a good car yes or no

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

very nice

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

COOL CAR ...GOOD LUCK

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

THE COST OF THE CAR IS VERY LESS IT\'S LIKE SWIFT TOTALY THE CAR IS LANCHING IN IND IN HONDA

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

honda allways rocks nice car

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

please call me i would like to know more about brio, call on 09357021007

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

look smart

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

I enjoy the quality&I like HONDA I WORK in HONDA SCOOTER PLANT IN MANESAR GGN. HARYANA QUALITY:- The Power of Dream

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

honda will always be honda honda rocks

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

waiting for the brio, looks good. want to see how it is going to hit the indian market.

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

yes, it would create another history in automobile sector, because Honda is always in No. 1 in smoothness, engine quality, mileage, and Customer satisfaction reviews. I love Honda from last 3 years because i am also working with Honda Co. So, i am sure that Brio will be in No. I position in 2011. 9858005005. Jammu.

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

yes, it would create another history in automobile sector, because Honda is always in No. 1 in smoothness, engine quality, mileage, and Customer satisfaction reviews. I love Honda from last 3 years because i am also working with Honda Co. So, i am sure that Brio will be in No. I position in 2011. 9858005005. Jammu.

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

IWANT TO BUY A CAR THAT RANGE IS 4.5 LAKHS..PLEASE SAY WHICH CAR IS BETTER IN ALL FACILITIES............?

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

IWANT TO BUY A CAR THAT RANGE IS 4.5 LAKHS..PLEASE SAY WHICH CAR IS BETTER IN ALL FACILITIES............?

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

I WANT TO KNW ABOUT I20 DIESEL HOWZ THE CAR AND PREFORMENCE OF IT

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Interiors are'nt Honda like.

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Dear Friends, You all have written so many comments about this I am a auto expert with 18 years experience. If really you have to buy a car then go for Fiat Grande Punto 1.2 or 1.4 desiel. Or Chevortlet Beat. At present these are only two cars are good in looks,value for money in terms of space ,length and width Punto is number one and will cost you at 4.25 Lakhs.Where you will get the same cost also with Beat. please dont go with I10 or Maruti Ritz as both the cars looks life auto Rikhshwa.even to that extent ford figo is useless car and no re sale value. In terms of VW polo,its good but the only drawback is service and parts as there parts are costly and service stations are less so very difficult if it come to repair or breakdown. Regards, Nikhil Mondkar Bangalore. HRD Head.Auto Expo and DC

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

CAR HOTO HONDA BRIO

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

SUPERB AND PERFECT CAR FOR INDIA. HOPE THE RATE IS AFFORDABLE...

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

MY FAVIROTE CAR IS HONDA CITY

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

plz do car price between 3 to 4 lakh

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

plz do car price between 3 to 4 lakh

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

price too high

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

gandi car jawan hyundai i20 bahut vadhia ha

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

looks compact .. the length is smaller than chevy beat... height is shorter than swift, ritz, spark, beat.... may be not recommended for tall guys like me.. who is 6'3" It shud have a deisel version too...

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

looks compact .. the length is smaller than chevy beat... height is shorter than swift, ritz, spark, beat.... may be not recommended for tall guys like me.. who is 6\'3\" It shud have a deisel version too...

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

looks compact .. the length is smaller than chevy beat... height is shorter than swift, ritz, spark, beat.... may be not recommended for tall guys like me.. who is 6'3" It shud have a deisel version too...

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

i want to buy a car. which one is good/exellent?(safety,milage,facalities,look,maintance,spare parts) maruti waganor-r,cavy beat,maruti carvo

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

jobs in opp; i am fitter in the 1 year ex,and DOA in computer co & billing&netting computer in all of works.plz any jobs contact for me sir.

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

plz keep the price 3-4 lakhs

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

plz keep the price 3-4 lakhs

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Will Honda Launch BRIO Automatic in India? I am looking for Automatic Hatch and found Micra and Honda Brio good interms of mileage also because of CVT/iVTEC transmissions in these AT cars. i10 AT is ruled out. I did see BRio photo gallery in Honda india website showing Automatic gearbox but Can someone confirm whether Honda will launch AT version of Brio in India?

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Pl. inform me the bookings date for Honda Brio.

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

price too very high

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

car look smart, but car is small and prise very high. about 70tho. to 1 lakh

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

car look smart, but car is small and prise very high. about 70tho. to 1 lakh

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

please let me know the launch of honda brio as soon as possible

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Yar koe aise car banao jo pani se chale.....petrol bahut pahenga he...my fav car is honda city...plz isse pani se chalne vale car bana do

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Yar koe aise car banao jo pani se chale.....petrol bahut pahenga he...my fav car is honda city...plz isse pani se chalne vale car bana do

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Biro is looking beautifully car when it will launch in india.

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Yar koe aise car banao jo pani se chale.....petrol bahut pahenga he...my fav car is honda city...plz isse pani se chalne vale car bana do

dvs
on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Are car banav jo tata nano se compete kare

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

brio make a deal for me! never launch a diesel and not even petrol ,make hydrogen cars.... not the polluting ones ..............

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

brio make a deal for me! never launch a diesel and not even petrol ,make hydrogen cars.... not the polluting ones ..............

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

kya yaar honda ki car RANGE IS high pahooch se bahar hain;;;;;;;;;;;;

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Dear Friend, I wan to buy Auto gear car . pls suggest the best jeril

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Dear friend Jeril, When you prefer auto transmission surely you can go for the most reliable Hyundai i10 Sports which my brother is using for the last one year and he is deeply in love with it. He is an NRI having a deep knowledge in the car industry, being served more than 25 years with NISSAN in UAE.

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

SUPERB AND PERFECT CAR FOR INDIA. I WANT THIS CAR.

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

this is the car which will make the revolution in indian market but price should be 3-5 to 4-5 lacs so that middle class family also buy and feel the experience of driving brand like HONDA.

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

i want to buy a bike of rs 1 lac please suggest me

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

so sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

NICE CAR BUT PRICE SHOULD BETWEEN 4 TO 5 LAKH

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

wen wil Brio launch plz give me ext date n wil it cme in automatic plz let me no

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Thanks nikhil...u seem more expert

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

ritz is hatchback car of the year so plz don\\\'t compare it with your polo

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

hats off honda brio, when it see at Hyderabad, ASHOK REDDY

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Give more views of the car in isometric view and with different colours with interiers inside so that the person who looks for more details. also give zoomed details of interiers and important engine items and additional accessories which you are offering in the price range the car is going to launch. GOOD LUCK TO ALL YOU THE TEAM. I love having NEW HONDA CITY with me now and feel proud to be a family member of HONDA.

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

It's nice looking car.The economy also reasonable and its Hearts Desire Car of the Year-2011.

pk
on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Brio, come to hyderabad first. then go to delhi,mumbai,chennai etc etc Come late,i will beat you.

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Please let me know in which month the Honda Brio will be launched in cHANDIGARH AND WHEN WILL THE BOOKING OF car commence

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

hi planning to buy a small car, which gives milage and comfort, my heigh is 5-10" so legspace should be comfortable, pls suggest which is the best car, my budget is below 5 lakhs onroad wether diesel or petrol, i heard we should drive diesel car everyday,or else u get into prob,is it true

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

I M EAGERLY WAITING THE LAUNCH OF HONDA BRIO FOR ITS NO. ONE POSITION IN THE CAR MAKER,S OF THE WORLD

Raj
on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Hi, Any idea when is Honda Brio and Toyota Etios Liva are going to be launched in India? Thanks Raj

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

nice car. :)

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

nice car. :)

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

superb and cute look, that too honda's Small car.. There is no words to express about that.....

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

ineed low cost price just 3.50laks

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

The base price around 5 laks..so on road price would come to approx 6.5..this turns out to be costlier than volk\'s polo and hyundai i10..One good thing abt this car is the height of car is more than the latter 2 giving good head space for the passengers

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Lets see, wch car will stand in d mrkt honda or toyota.... Both r good in looks n perfrmnce bt depnds on mrkt value n repo....

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

My favorite cars of Honda are city , Civic & accord !! Honda is much better than Toyota , Volkswagen , chevrolet , hyundai .. Look at the other company's car designs are not bold , aggressive ,sporty & most important feature giving in honda is paddle shift transmission while other automobile companies don't offer the paddle shift automatic transmission , paddle shift transmission means car is young & sporty so never think about the other automobile company's car bcoz Honda is power of dreams !!! Brilliant designs created by Honda . Me & my all relatives have Honda is specially civic - it drives you & accord . Me & my all relatives are proud owners of Honda family . Thank you Honda . One request from Honda plz in upcoming & future designs of honda specially civic bcoz civic is a sports car name so make him extremely sporty from interior & exterior , I hope Honda will launch the upcoming model of civic is sporty from inside & outside same to accord & city bcoz I love sports cars . Excellent work by honda !! I hope all r agree with me !!

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Toyota etios liva is also a good option........

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Honda familys what about jazzzzzzzzzzzz market.So dont expect 2 much. MAINTENANCE 0 BUT COST OF THE ALL VEHICLE PRICING HIGHER THAN OTHERS. BUT NIKHIL WORDS APT COST WISE AND PERFORMANCE LUK WISE BEAT BEST CAR NOW COMPNY LPG AVAILABLE.

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

I would like to book HONDA Brio(AT model) as soon as it launches.. Let me know when its out for booking and i will book 1 for my family.. Deepak

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

NO COMPARISONS TO HONDA. DRIVE IT & LOVE IT

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

its a wndrful news 4 all of us.good luck honda

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Honda brio is Diesel or petrol and what is expected mileage

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Honda People keep the price as competetive as possible or you will get another flop like Honda Jazz which being a good car is not selling because of the price

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

I cant accept Nikhil statement how come you say that Ford Figo is useless in what way u compare it.I own Figo and almost done 60k KM only the head room is not comfortable for rear seater.You said Punto is good but y its not that much sold out.

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

wow..... this car is very nice ... i love Honda cars..

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

wooh its really beautiful car... is it available in diesel version also or not?

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Please providing Launch Details,Specification,prise & Photograph Thank You Dipen

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Please providing Launch Details,Specification,prise & Photograph Thank You Dipen

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

looks really beautiful... but Please let us know the price and other car specifications... otherwise..... we might go for....

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

its looking great , iwill Definitely purchase .

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

nice car..........

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

cool,honda's product alway's best

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

it's awesome..............HONDA IS GREAT

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

let's compare with Fuel economy also.

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

let\'s compare with Fuel economy also.

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

it was a nice car every indian have to buy, but honda alwys rates r high. Regards' Sukhdev singh

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Currently using ZENLx Brio is my dream car of thoughts n my budget waiting for u BRIO

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Currently using ZENLx Brio is my dream car of thoughts n my budget waiting for u BRIO

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Automobile expert & professional Mr Nikhil has given the true picture & choice of today's scenerio in compact hatch backs in India. Honda had already made a big mistake in pricing of Jazz & finally Jazz is almost no where in the competition.Now this is the second tryal of Honda to enter in compact hatch backs so the base/standard version must start from about Rs 3.5 Lacs & highest/Top variant must also not cross about Rs 5.25 Lacs if really they want to enter & stay in this segment.

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Automobile expert & professional Mr Nikhil has given the true picture & choice of today\'s scenerio in compact hatch backs in India. Honda had already made a big mistake in pricing of Jazz & finally Jazz is almost no where in the competition.Now this is the second tryal of Honda to enter in compact hatch backs so the base/standard version must start from about Rs 3.5 Lacs & highest/Top variant must also not cross about Rs 5.25 Lacs if really they want to enter & stay in this segment.

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Automobile expert & professional Mr Nikhil has given the true picture & choice of today\\\'s scenerio in compact hatch backs in India. Honda had already made a big mistake in pricing of Jazz & finally Jazz is almost no where in the competition.Now this is the second tryal of Honda to enter in compact hatch backs so the base/standard version must start from about Rs 3.5 Lacs & highest/Top variant must also not cross about Rs 5.25 Lacs if really they want to enter & stay in this segment.

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

it is gonna be a revolutoinery car in indian market and wii be sold like hot cakes i guess,honda is always known for its refinements and great quality currently using honda city totally satisfactory car.honda is unbeatable indeed

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

it is gonna be a revolutoinery car in indian market and wii be sold like hot cakes i guess,honda is always known for its refinements and great quality currently using honda city totally satisfactory car.honda is unbeatable indeed

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

it is gonna be a revolutoinery car in indian market and wii be sold like hot cakes i guess,honda is always known for its refinements and great quality currently using honda city totally satisfactory car.honda is unbeatable indeed

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

it is gonna be a revolutoinery car in indian market and wii be sold like hot cakes i guess,honda is always known for its refinements and great quality currently using honda city totally satisfactory car.honda is unbeatable indeed

n2k
on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

handsome look , design is so beautiful i want to gift this car my father

n2k
on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

handsome look , design is so beautiful i want to gift this car my father

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

HONDA always give best car to INDIA AND BRIO best car in Hatchback

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Can you pl suggest auto tx cars present/future available in Honda brand catering for tall persons

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Honda as usual is not making sense in pricing.They have returned back to price reduction policy in Honda city only when their so called top selling mid sedan faced competition from Volkswagon Vento & Totota Etios.They reduced the price of Honda city from about Rs 9.50 Lacs to Rs 7.49 Lacs. Their second blunder mistake was in Honda Jazz which was totally not making any, any sense & thereafter they again reduced the price by about Rs 1.50 Lacs so this way Honda is not worth at all because their price can be reduced by any extent making people unhappy & upset who bought their products at higher prices.I am feeling cheated as I bough Jazz @ Rs 6.90 lacs & now it is available @ Rs 5.5 lacs & hence I lost my fith from Honda. Friend, never go for Honda.

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Honda as usual is not making sense in pricing.They have returned back to price reduction policy in Honda city only when their so called top selling mid sedan faced competition from Volkswagon Vento & Totota Etios.They reduced the price of Honda city from about Rs 9.50 Lacs to Rs 7.49 Lacs. Their second blunder mistake was in Honda Jazz which was totally not making any, any sense & thereafter they again reduced the price by about Rs 1.50 Lacs so this way Honda is not worth at all because their price can be reduced by any extent making people unhappy & upset who bought their products at higher prices.I am feeling cheated as I bough Jazz @ Rs 6.90 lacs & now it is available @ Rs 5.5 lacs & hence I lost my fith from Honda. Friend, never go for Honda.

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Honda as usual is not making sense in pricing.They have returned back to price reduction policy in Honda city only when their so called top selling mid sedan faced competition from Volkswagon Vento & Totota Etios.They reduced the price of Honda city from about Rs 9.50 Lacs to Rs 7.49 Lacs. Their second blunder mistake was in Honda Jazz which was totally not making any, any sense & thereafter they again reduced the price by about Rs 1.50 Lacs so this way Honda is not worth at all because their price can be reduced by any extent making people unhappy & upset who bought their products at higher prices.I am feeling cheated as I bough Jazz @ Rs 6.90 lacs & now it is available @ Rs 5.5 lacs & hence I lost my fith from Honda. Friend, never go for Honda.

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Now if they really want to enter into the hatchback segment then their introductory price must not be more than be Rs 3.99 Lacs as same as for Toyota Etios Liva which does not have a power steering & this way it will be an attraction for the buyers to switch over to Brio from liva.The top model of Brio must also not cross the price tag of about Rs 5.49 lacs as the Top model of Toyota Liva is available @ about Rs 5.49 Lacs.

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Now if they really want to enter into the hatchback segment then their introductory price must not be more than be Rs 3.99 Lacs as same as for Toyota Etios Liva which does not have a power steering & this way it will be an attraction for the buyers to switch over to Brio from liva.The top model of Brio must also not cross the price tag of about Rs 5.49 lacs as the Top model of Toyota Liva is available @ about Rs 5.49 Lacs.

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Now if they really want to enter into the hatchback segment then their introductory price must not be more than be Rs 3.99 Lacs as same as for Toyota Etios Liva which does not have a power steering & this way it will be an attraction for the buyers to switch over to Brio from liva.The top model of Brio must also not cross the price tag of about Rs 5.49 lacs as the Top model of Toyota Liva is available @ about Rs 5.49 Lacs.

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Remember friends, Toyota is number # 1 in Japan while Hinda is No # 2 in Japan & Nissan is no # 3 in Japan.

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

Remember friends, Toyota is number # 1 in Japan while Hinda is No # 2 in Japan & Nissan is no # 3 in Japan.

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

i think its a great car but Honda should also launch the automatic version as it is very useful for indian traffic point of view

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

where is the clutch ?

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

WONDER CAR DUDE BUT HOW MANY RS

on 04 Jan 12 at 12:39 AM

WONDER CAR DUDE BUT HOW MANY RS RS IS HIGH

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