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Honda Brio II 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 (~6.6 l/100km). Weighing only 970 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.
1.2 i-VTEC (90 Hp) CVT Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.2 i-VTEC engine provides adequate power for city driving and daily commutes, offering smooth acceleration thanks to the CVT. Highway performance is acceptable but not spirited.
Fuel Economy
Excellent fuel economy for its segment, with a combined consumption of 5.4 l/100 km, making it a very cost-effective choice for daily use.
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): | 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 [190mm 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: | 6.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.4 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.8 kg/Hp, 92.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.8 kg/Nm, 113.5 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 969-972 |
| Max. weight: | 1375 |
| Max load: | 403-406 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 710 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 258 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3800 mm [190mm more] |
| Width: | 1680 mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1485 mm [15mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2405 mm [60mm more] |
| Front track: | 1480 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1465 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 | 175/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 5J x 14 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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