The mid-life facelift variant of the Honda Brio is all set to make its official debut in India in during the month of September this year.
Honda has showcased a facelift version of the Brio at the 2016 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show(GIIAS). The five-door hatchback will be launched in September 2016 in India. The major changes in the Honda Brio facelift include new bumper, grille, projected head-lamp with DRLs and rear spoiler. Inside the cabin, the upgraded version gets the all-new dashboard design, which has been inspired from the 2016 Amaze. It includes 2-Din multimedia speaker, steering-mounted controls, larger instrument console and automatic climate control. Along with this the car gets new14-inch aluminum alloy wheels.
In terms of mechanicals, the facelift model is powered by a 1.2 L, i-VTEC, SOHC petrol engine, which produces 88hp of power and 109Nm of peak torque. The 2016 Brio will be available in two transmissions- 5-speed manual or CVT automatic gearbox.
At the 2016 Indonesian Motor show, Honda also showcased the sportier version of the Brio, the Brio RS edition. The Brio RS features 15 -inch rim, RS badges, adjustable OVRMs and projector headlamps with LEDs. The cabin of the RS version gets touch-screen infotainment system.
When launched in India the facelift version of Honda Brio will be priced between Rs 4.5 lakh and Rs.7 lakh.
Honda to launch Brio facelift in September 2016
