The upcoming Honda BR-V SUV has received a 5-star safety rating in the ASEAN NCAP (ASEAN New Car Assessment Program).
The upcoming Honda BR-V SUV has received a 5-star safety rating in the ASEAN NCAP (ASEAN New Car Assessment Program). The test was conducted by Japan Automobile Research Institute (JARI). The BR-V achieved a score of 14.79 out of 16.00 in Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), giving it a 5-star rating in frontal offset impact and side impact tests. It scored 72 percent in Child Occupant Protection (COP) giving it four stars for the same.
The car that was used for the tests was the high-end model that comes equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Seatbelt Reminder System (SBR). The lower variants, which are not equipped with these features got a 4-star safety rating. The SUV also comes equipped with dual front airbags, ABS, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), and Hill Start Assist.
ASEAN NCAP secretary-general, Khairil Anwar Abu Kassim said that, “It should be noted that only the BR-V’s higher variants are equipped with ESC and SBR for dual frontal occupants. Nevertheless, we are aiming for the lowest variant to be equipped with similar technologies in order for everyone to benefit these safety features.”
The Honda BR-V was launched at the Indonesia Auto Show last year and it was showcasedat the Auto Expo held in Delhi in February this year. The vehicle comes with LED lights, projector headlamps, three rows of seating, rear air-conditioning and a 6-inch infotainment display.
Powering the SUV will be the same engine that does duty on the Honda City sedan. They are a 1.5-litre petrol engine and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. The engines will be mated to a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed CVT automatic gearbox.
The Honda BR-V will soon be launched in India and it will compete with the compete with the Mahindra XUV 500, Renault Duster and the Hyundai Creta.
Source – Autocar India
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