The Honda BR-V competes in a rather specialized section of the market, taking on the likes of the Toyota Avanza, Suzuki Ertiga and not much else when it comes to direct competition. All the above offer 7-seater mobility at a cost-effective price-point.
All Honda BR-Vs are powered by a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder engine that produces 88 kW and 145 Nm torque, but why am I telling you all of this? Here are 5 great articles that will answer all your questions around the Honda BR-V.
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1. Haval H2 vs Toyota Rush vs Honda BR-V: which one is the best value for money?
Martin Pretorius takes an in-depth look at the value proposition of the Honda BR-V versus two unlikely competitors, the Toyota Rush and the Chinese Haval H2. While the competitors may not offer seating for a full 7 persons, they do represent the individual manufacturer's take on the compact SUV.
2. A Honda BR-V and a Budget Birthday Weekend
It's birthday celebrations and a weekend away as Ané Theron takes the BR-V out on a long road trip to celebrate yet another successful trip around the sun. Read about how she manages to sleep in a BR-V and why she won't be taking it to the Nurburgring.
3. Honda BR-V test drive: make sure to check these features out.
Farzana Chaumoo gives you the low-down on what specific items you should be making a mental note of when you go to test drive the 7-seater people-mover. These include things like the split-folding seats and the MID information display.
4. 3 extras you should fit on a new Honda BR-V
While the BR-V is designed to be practical, Martin Pretorius believes that it could be made that little bit sweeter with the addition of a few creature comforts. These include things like the OEM storage tray and alloy wheels and tyres.
5. Compact SUV safety shootout: Toyota Rush vs. Renault Duster vs. Honda BR-V
We all want to know that the product we've bought isn't going to maim or disfigure us and cars are no different. We want to know that we're climbing into a safe car, especially when we're loading it up with children. Ané Theron takes a look at the standard safety systems on three of the more affordable compact SUVs.
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