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Honda Brio II RS 1.2 i-VTEC (90 Hp) CVT
Overall Rating
Honda Brio:
The Honda Brio is a city car produced by Honda since 2011. It is mainly sold in Southeast Asia and also in other regions, positioned as an entry-level hatchback model slotted below the Fit/Jazz and the City. Along with the complementary Amaze sedan, it is the smallest car in Honda's global line-up as of 2023, excluding Japanese market kei cars.
The name Brio is Italian for 'vivacity' or 'verve'. In August 2013 in Indonesia, several entry-level Brio variants received an additional Indonesia-inspired name to comply with the country's LCGC program. The name Satya is used as the suffix....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
Honda Brio (II). With 110 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7 l/100km). Weighing only 991 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Honda Brio II has not been tested by Euro NCAP. However, it received a 4-star rating for Adult Occupant Protection in ASEAN NCAP tests, indicating a respectable level of safety for its segment in relevant markets.
RS 1.2 i-VTEC (90 Hp) CVT Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Sharing the same 1.2 i-VTEC engine, the RS trim offers identical performance characteristics, suitable for urban environments with smooth power delivery via the CVT.
Fuel Economy
Still very fuel-efficient at 5.9 l/100 km combined, though slightly less economical than the base trim, likely due to minor aerodynamic or weight variations associated with the RS package.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent fuel efficiency
- • Compact and agile for city driving
- • Reliable Honda powertrain
- • Spacious interior for its class
- • Affordable to purchase and maintain
Cons:
- • Limited highway performance
- • Basic interior materials
- • Lack of advanced safety features (by European standards)
- • No Euro NCAP rating
- • CVT can be noisy under hard acceleration
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I (facelift 2016): 2016 - 2018).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Honda |
| Model: | Brio |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | RS 1.2 i-VTEC (90 Hp) CVT |
| Start of production: | August, 2018 |
| End of production: | 2023 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 90 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 75.1 Hp/l [205mm more] |
| Torque: | 110 Nm @ 4800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | L12B3 More details about the engine L12B3 |
| Engine displacement: | 1199 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC, i-VTEC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 73 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 71.6 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.1:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11 kg/Hp, 90.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9 kg/Nm, 111 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 991 |
| Max. weight: | 1380 |
| Max load: | 389 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 710 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 258 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3815 mm [205mm more] |
| Width: | 1680 mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1485 mm [15mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2405 mm [60mm more] |
| Front track: | 1475 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1460 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 154 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.2 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | CVT |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 185/55 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 6J x 15 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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