At this 12 months’s Indonesia Worldwide Motor Present (IIMS), Honda launched the brand new BR-V N7X Version, which options a number of aesthetic enhancements which can be apparently impressed by the idea (N7X is an abbreviation of ‘New 7-Seater eXcitement’) that previewed the second-generation three-row crossover practically three years in the past.
The N7X Version is obtainable in three variants, beginning with the E CVT that retails for 319.4 million rupiah (RM97,472). That is adopted by the Status CVT at 343.4 million rupiah (RM104,797) and the range-topping Status with Honda Sensing at 363.4 million rupiah (RM110,911).
For the premium paid, the N7X Version vehicles function a brand new darkish chrome entrance grille with a variant-specific emblem, chrome fog lamp garnish (Status variants solely) and an aero equipment that includes a entrance and rear below spoilers in addition to facet skirts. The door mirrors, door handles, shark fin antenna, tailgate spoiler and 17-inch wheels are additionally completed in black.
Along with the brand new exterior bits, there’s additionally a Sand Khaki Pearl paint end that’s unique to the N7X Version. Different color choices embrace Premium Opal White Pearl, Crystal Black Pearl and Meteoroid Gray Metallic.
Past the aesthetic adjustments, the remainder of the N7X Version is basically similar to the traditional BR-V vary. Beneath the bonnet is a 1.5 litre i-VTEC four-cylinder engine with DOHC that serves up 121 PS at 6,600 rpm and 145 Nm of torque at 4,300 rpm, with drive despatched to the entrance wheels by a CVT.
LED headlamps are customary for the BR-V, however solely the top-spec variant will get an automated on/off perform. The Status with Honda Sensing can be the one one with driver help methods comparable to LaneWatch, autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise management, lane preserving help, lane centring help and entrance departure alert.
The E CVT comes with distant engine begin, keyless entry and begin, a 4.2-inch multi-info show, a 7-inch touchscreen head unit, cloth upholstery, 4 airbags, a reverse digital camera and automated air-conditioning. From the Status onwards, additions to the equipment checklist are leather-based upholstery, two extra airbags (for a complete of six) in addition to a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.
Malaysia solely bought the first-generation BR-V, which was not directly changed with the smaller WR-V. The second-generation mannequin was first launched in Indonesia in September 2021 and has since made its method to neighbouring Thailand and the Philippines.
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