Honda BRV : First Drive : PowerDrift

The all new Honda BRV is Honda's entry level SUV. Coming in at Rs. 8.75 lacs (Ex-Showroom) & going up against segment favorites in the form of the Renault Duster & Hyundai Creta, where does the Honda BR-V stack then? TenHut who is back after a hiatus was in Udaipur to get you the First Drive report!
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[@sumithjoice9156]

I bought brv... Fantastic and amazing vehicle... Nice power...

[@vajaashu4729]

Sumith Joice which model comes with paddle shifters and is it better then Renault Lodgy stepway

[@israrmohi4080]

Sumith Joice only true care enthusiasts will buy Honda brv and understand the vtec petrol engine potential

[@Milo0610]

Sumith Joice what makes you choose brv over civic? im torn between brv and civic

[@themoviefreakindia5254]

abdel aziz ibrahim brv is better than civic.. If they launch civic in india, they will mostly launch with the 1.8 idtec which is not good for spirited driving.. Go for the 1.5 ivtec petrol... #proudowner

[@issacabraham1505]

Your cinematography makes the car looks much better than it actually is. :P hats off guys.

[@powerdriftofficial]

*grins*

[@ezwazakaria7519]

Issac Abraham hgggghhghhhhhjhhjhhjjj

[@sappyab90]

Sharing platform is onething, sharing all parts from 2 segment (price wise) lower variant is another thing. Honda is too keen on sharing most parts from Amaze. From Exterior point of view and practicality BRV is really good offering from Honda. But the interior - ICE system, Ac controller module are not at all positioned in proper alignment. The ICE itself looks super boring, so does the Climate control unit. And then comes the doorpad design, the central console (Running panels from dash to in between two seats) design is not at all well thought for an Urban SUV of 12.90 Lakhs. What Honda is trying to achieve here? Do they really think that the customer of top end diesel who is spending 14L on road, does not care about dash layout, door pad layout, ICE system, very skinny and thin central console running layout? 3 years Back - 2012 to early 2013 - Honda was an aspirational brand in INDIA and it deserved so with Accord, CRV, Civic, City, Jazz, and to some extent Brio (I sincerely believe Brio is a true Honda and only Brio is the tru Honda coming out of that platform). And Honda thought lets milk The Brio platform with 60-70% part sharing, and now in 2016 people are bashing Honda and they deserve it. They are only doing crude business here, does not care about us - the customers - the HONDA fans. Else CITY and JAZZ would not have super skinny 175mm section tyre, Brio platform would not have given birth to BRV, Seatbelt sensing wire would not have dangled out in Mobilio, Central console of BRV wouldn't have been taken out from AMAZE rather CITY. - A TRUE HONDA (NOT INDIAN-ised, but Global) FAN

[@AnandAbraham]

Fully agree with your views about the dashboard.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Someone has clearly done his homework. Hoping on Honda reading this one out.

[@RahulKumar-jq8sk]

without much ado straight to the point...thank u.

[@powerdriftofficial]

+Rahul Kumar #LikeAndShare

[@SyedAli-mm3ny]

Addicted to your channel guys. The only complaint I have is, the wait of next video from Powerdrift. Just love each and every single review from you guys and as I said in my other comment....I tried watching other channels but I can't....your review is like weed to my mind. Awesome background music, awesome detailed review and now even the balance between voice and music has been taken care of perfectly. Wish I had more knowledge of automotive world so I could join you behind those cameras. Nice work guys. Huge fan ✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌

[@devkash]

Well 7 seat plus the Trust of Honda. Definitely going for BRv.

[@powerdriftofficial]

We hope that our first impression helped you out

[@devkash]

Indeed it did.. and thanks for a straight to thevpoint review. Better than many others. Kudos !!

[@piyushkumar-xe8ob]

ttf

[@arpitbhugul9595]

Thanks Rohan for your Perfect presentation (You actually do perfectly everytime)

[@powerdriftofficial]

The Team appreciates this :)

[@integeroverflow7063]

The sound. It is too much when Rohan isn't speaking. Like at 01:58 & too low when he is. A little disturbance in the background traffic, horn etc. Rest is great! Doing great PD team! Looking forward to more reviews, specially in 30 - 40 L range cars.

[@powerdriftofficial]

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[@zevrap79]

It seems underthigh support is not good in second row (looked at 4:14). In the market for a genuine 7-seater. Would help a lot if you can do a comparo with Lodgy/Ertiga/Mobilio. Comparing with Creta/Duster/Ecosport does not make sense as, to me, only buyers interested in a genuine 7 seater (Not jumpseats ones) would go for these MPVs.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Aye Captain! We hear you. Shall try to get a mega comparo done.

[@bhargav38]

Blooper was awesome !!!

[@powerdriftofficial]

+RJ Hahahahahah! ;)

[@geekvk1816]

+PowerDrift song name please...

[@vineetg84]

which compact suv Diesel is best to drive if u look at only from driving perspective and not passenger comfort, 90 percent usage will be single passenger(the driver) max occupants in the car will be 3 to 4 passengers for highway runs(including driver).FORD ECOSPORT,HYUNDAI CRETA,HONDA BRV OR RENAULT DUSTER?nvh inside and outside at bare minimum is too on priority list.

[@adityagopineedi]

Great review Tenhut. ... I watched almost all reviews for BRV and nothing gave such close and detailed camera angles of interiors.Actually it better than one on Honda's website.Let me get test drive.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Does this go in your shopping list?

[@adig478]

No , I felt underwhelmed on seeing it in real life. Its just a Mobilio that quit dieting after getting married.

[@vibhulayal1769]

First of all amazing video but I was expecting to see the leg room in the third row and also the truck space... Apart from that keep it up guys... Great job as always!!!

[@pranjal.maheshwari]

does the rear ac vents suck air from front????? PLZ DO LET ME KNOW.

[@haiderkidairy.6048]

Yes in Pakistan variant to sirf blower hy dual ac nahi hy

[@joel-pi5ey]

the tail light section looks like the dodge srt xD Great video! I loved the cinematography! Cheers. :D

[@powerdriftofficial]

Dayuum. BRV will be happy reading this one :P Thanks comrade! Cheers

[@mite3h]

power drift plz tell me is the diesel engine of brv is noiseee after we take the pickup to the car

[@rohanb0110]

When you open a Powerdrift video and there's Rohan in his full glory doing what he does best. Amazing job as always! :D

[@powerdriftofficial]

Aye hey! Thanks Rohan :P Saw the Blockbuster 5? bit.do/SimplyBeetle

[@2885pkj]

Does it really horrible in terms of nvh levels? I mean what you think does it really unacceptable & the nvh should be consider as deal breaker? some people says that it sounds very loud. I love the jazz n want to buy idtech vx trim, please suggest me yaar.

[@UlTiReV]

You did not mention the knee-room in the third row and the underthigh support. Would also be nice if you could also throw in the accessibility to the third row part in your answer :) Thanks in advance.

[@powerdriftofficial]

We shall have that covered in our full review :)

[@pareshw17]

"With armrest being my backrest & having no headrest" hahahha liked it. Overall a short & sweet video. Awaiting a complete review!!

[@sijanparajuli3683]

It uses engine of city which is quiet fast but is brv fast and capable if higher speeds?

[@dhilipthesmart]

Is the new Ertiga better in terms of ride and handling, engine performance than the Honda BRV? Pls advise

[@raghunandanpai]

A crispy review. thanks Mr. ten Hut. So now Honda is discontinuing its Mobilio in Indian Market?? Both Mobilo & BR-V are going to compete each other like maruti's Wagon R, Estilo n Stingray....

[@sarthaksingh3044]

Is it going to be discontinued?

[@arunvrajkumar]

Sorry to be writing this, but this review was not upto what I have come to expect of PowerDrift. First things first, the reviewer was not his usual self, very boring in his presentation. The paddle shifts in the automatic were not mentioned, the middle row sliding seats were not mentioned and the boot was not shown.

[@SridharNag]

+Arun Rajkumar Car itself was really boring with nothing much to offer, Ten Hut might have got bored and . . . u know this video happened . :D :D

[@powerdriftofficial]

Hey Arun, thank you for your feedback! We shall surely work on this and hope to see a positive comment from your end the next time around :)

[@aswinsyam5654]

Middle row sliding he mentioned. But ten huts usual energy was missing. He not seemed impressed with the car.

[@TheAbhizzzzzz]

what is that awkward sound at the end?! and the video was nice!! was waiting for it!

[@SuperImbadude]

+Abhishek Vp mating call of a donkey :P

[@powerdriftofficial]

+Maheshwaran AJ LOLOLOLOL!

[@TheAbhizzzzzz]

+Maheshwaran AJ LOL! I doubted it!

[@manugupta3023]

Welcome back Rohan... Missed you on the reviews... And i have a question.. Compared to the german C segment sedans, how does the interior quality levels and fit and finish fair in the BRV?

[@viteshsharma8321]

Rohan sir you're a master at crafting these videos....youre style is absolutely unique of making videos...please give some insights on the upcoming Honda Cars like the CRV & Civic.

[@harsha1187]

At last sensible review by powerdrift.. had headache after watching Toyota review.. all happy now ;)

[@powerdriftofficial]

Right in the feels!

[@venumadhavsunkaraneni3746]

What colour is this? Taffeta white or orchid white pearl!?

[@joyalx19]

The video is very well made!! And very good review!! Autocar will be jealous!!

[@powerdriftofficial]

Changing the Indian motoring scene. One video at a time!

[@subu9612]

which one is beter?? brv or creta (disel)

[@scudzrocker7995]

would you recommend this over ford ecosport?

[@Nagarjunpara]

clean and classy are the words I would pick for your review. you are just flawless in your hosting brother..hope u continue to do more stuff like this..and...I guess UR VIDEOS MUST BE MADE STANDARD to speak about QUALITY and INNOVATIVE taking...thumbs up and shared ahead( v know the drill and v do it all time..)

[@powerdriftofficial]

Haha, wow! Thanks a bunch Nagarjun. We really appreciate it.

[@AkbarAli-xr2bx]

Finally you are back !!! Time to tune to power drift again..Welcome back Rohan!!!!..

[@powerdriftofficial]

Wohoo. Did you catch the Mercedes AMG GT S drive? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqfPgaGvbreFrc0

[@AryanSingh2512.]

Rhymes pretty good 4:54.

[@satyamsoni9025]

how goof is power delivery from this huge car with just 1.5 litre diesel and what is the mileage

[@powerdriftofficial]

Couldn't test it out but we have it marked on our to-do list!

[@ketanpobari8192]

Which one is better out of HONDA BR-V and FORD Ecosports? I am from rural area where the road quality is not good. Please guide.

[@powerdriftofficial]

The Ecosport would be a better choice Ketan.

[@maxmavrick7]

Oh Mr. Hut with new name, nice 🤔. It's always pleasure to watch PD videos. What makes yr videos different from others is the way y present it. Nice job guys as always. Thxs. Mr. Hut aka Rohan 😉 for fantastic presentation powerdrift style

[@powerdriftofficial]

Rohan and Team PD says, Thank You! :)

[@nsh22987]

Hey Ten Hut and PDs! How bout the engine peppiness, via-a-vis Duster and Creta? I always felt Hyundais are feature loaded, but lack that "fun" part in the drive..

[@powerdriftofficial]

+Sri Harsha Namuduri Well the BR-V certainly did not lack the fun aspect here. Waiting to get our hands on the other variants to get you a comprehensive answer!

[@nsh22987]

Waiting!! :)

[@sandeeproyal923]

good to see Tenhut back as chief Tester!!!

[@powerdriftofficial]

That's how he rolls!

[@jaguar29495]

PowerDrift Glad to see Ten Hut back in the videos ! You're a great Reviewer . You and Sarge are what keeps me glued to Powerdrift. Equal Geniuses !

[@powerdriftofficial]

+Abhijeet Tandur Also do not forget the rest of the Team here!

[@jaguar29495]

PowerDrift Yes. A Brilliant Team. I like all of you guys Akash , Sharan , Varun and the list goes 😅

[@abhilashrajeev2675]

Wish powerdrift do a long term review of Honda BR-V & Hyundai Creta...

[@powerdriftofficial]

For Creta, why not check this out - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ7Tl2Ouoaqhoq8 and we can review the BRV once we get the media car from Honda. Do stay tuned for more motoring updates.

[@godwin3388]

hii.......liked the review....of brv........if possible .....could u guide.......me .....which car to buy.....as from tmrw onwards......i will be test driving the cars.......specially .....elite i 20 1.4 crdi......honda jazz or amaze.....etc......waiting you guys to reply.....

[@powerdriftofficial]

Anything yet?

[@adityasharda909]

Another Great Vid guys... BRV - New kid on the block! Waiting for a detailed review. Ps: Can u guys please review the new Ford Endeavour? Would love to see Power Drift's view on that.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Here you go - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaa2iHp3ipurbdE

[@SOMNATHSINHAdgp]

Amazing cinematography by powerdrift. Have always been a fan of this style of yours. Great!! Keep up!!

[@powerdriftofficial]

Thanks comrade! If you like our cinematogaphy then here's something you will really appreciate: bit.do/SimplyBeetle

[@SOMNATHSINHAdgp]

loved it too man!!! your style just adds to my long born desire to be an automobile journalist!! Keep us inspired just this way!!!😃

[@tvkreddy92]

What about the leg room in the 3rd row?

[@powerdriftofficial]

Isn't all that crammed up!

[@yashdixitismyname]

when will Volkswagon come in this segment and in your VW Tiguan preview you guys said that it will be costing about 15-20lakhs whereas everywhere i see it's 30ish please get more news on that guys Cheers love your videos

[@dhaseem]

y u didn't say about third row comforts ? is it comfort or not in third row...plz comment

[@powerdriftofficial]

Sigh! Time ran out that day but be assured everything shall be covered in our full review.

[@Abfafas]

which is best honda city or honda brv??

[@narraanirudh2623]

We've been missing you man ! @Rohan

[@powerdriftofficial]

Saw this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqfPgaGvbreFrc0

[@007arnov]

HONDA simply does'nt learn from their mistakes. It should have been a Genuine 5 Seater with more aggressive styling in rear. Touch Screen Navigation with Reverse Parking Camera is a must in this segment. Parking will be really difficult in Congested Metro Cities!!

[@powerdriftofficial]

+Arnov Sarkar We agree about the reverse parking camera! That is something they shouldn't have missed!

[@anandevarmani]

It was such a relief to see Rohan come back.

[@powerdriftofficial]

He was never gone :D

[@shuaebali4943]

what about all new civic

[@powerdriftofficial]

What about it ? :P

[@vamsikrishna-ce9mq]

Happy to See Tenhut Back.. We Really love the way you present the video

[@powerdriftofficial]

The Team appreciates that :)

[@PepperShepard]

Good evening PD army!! Cheers to Udaipur!! 👍🏼😎

[@powerdriftofficial]

+bhargav katakkar What a fantastic experience it was. Cannot wait to get back there, with more team members we say.

[@siddharthpujare6298]

never thought it would be 7 seater. was thinking of sub four meter SUV to join Duster, EcoSPort, Terrano league as Honda already have CRV to compete with Chevy Captiva, Skoda Yeti and Renault Koleos. As a 7 seater, mobilio could have been enough to compete ertiga, nuvosport, go+.

[@atishwankhede9811]

watched this video not because i m intrested in honda just beacause after so many days m watching the best rohan dada if feels good when u start speaking give great review about any automobile seriously good to seee u again keep going ten hut 😇😇😇

[@powerdriftofficial]

That's really nice. Rohan dada suggests you keep up this kind of support for all our videos though :P

[@shreeyeshchauhan5909]

Is the car legging when all seat are in use means a big body on 1.5L engine is it okay or any problem in engine??? And what would be it's top speed?

[@powerdriftofficial]

Yet to test a lot of things which we could not during the first drive. :)

[@deepeshkatiyar1]

could you be generous enough to link the soundtracks of the videoa please..??

[@powerdriftofficial]

+Deepesh Katiyar Well we knew this would happen and hence shall endow the #PDArmy with a video in our Top Music section real soon :)

[@akhilskariahreji5667]

Tenhut!! Good to see you back..

[@powerdriftofficial]

Ten Hut says, 'it's great to be back!'

[@pratikpatil4620]

Good to see TenHut back again

[@powerdriftofficial]

:D Mercedes AMG GT S first impressions? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqfPgaGvbreFrc0

[@gunjitsingh007]

Imo honda has a winner here, a good looking car with a frugal engine that is decently specced and priced well. Its a Usable 7 seater that gives u a authentic-ish vaddi gaddi feel if u put it that way.....it just fits the compact suv segment.

[@naveenvenugopal2260]

Looking forward to the ultimate compact SUV showdown from powerdrift ! BTW, did you guys get that music from M83s Midnight City ?? ;)

[@powerdriftofficial]

Yes we shall get a full review done real soon.

[@naansubashvigram4130]

needed comparison BTW brv duster nd creta nd even with ecosport

[@habeebshaik9518]

bro: this Honda brv available in India ?

[@devsharmadevanshukataresharma]

I purchased Honda mobilio last year in August, I don't see any big difference which should be raising the br-v's prices as compare to mobilio and to be honest I love driving my mobilio even on gravel road and soft bumps. Please enlighten mee how br-v is making any big difference from mobilio

[@powerdriftofficial]

If you watch the video carefully, you'll see all the differences yourself!

[@haiderkidairy.6048]

Bhai Pakistan main is Ka cvt variant full optional main na push start hy aik air bag hy stering wala. Na koi arm rest aur price on road 28 lac KY qareeb hy. But Pakistan main is main infotainment LCD ati hy

[@SamruddhaShah]

good camera art and vdo editing

[@powerdriftofficial]

Like and Share the video then! What are you waiting for?

[@RickyFleven]

How has this car performed over the past 3 years since this review. Regards South Africa

[@GoYo1218]

Sir, what is your height. The car look tiny with you beside it. Doesn't looklike an SUV

[@kaushalsharma9777]

Plz cmnt abt d mileage on petrol varient

[@devensharma1271]

Is the BR V going to have a 4wd version??

[@powerdriftofficial]

There is no official word on that front!

[@SanthoshKumar-hq6ro]

Can I have review for top model with lcd and reverse cam fixed now

[@cheenikum0077]

The review is all about looks and interiors. What about drive , engine , pick up ,?

[@powerdriftofficial]

That shall be covered in our comprehensive review. Hence, First Drive!

[@haaristo92]

Great review, but waiting for vitara brezza's review.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Here you go : kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqObkqekma1gi8U

[@Ashutosh14021996]

Just love the back end.....for me gives much of an Acura look to it.

[@powerdriftofficial]

The Acura? Now we talking!

[@aslamsayyed5224]

I love this man. His accent and the voice modulation is damn good. I always watch power drift just for u

[@paxvobiscum7915]

Hi there....could you please tell me the i-Dtec rpm in 6th gear when the vehicle is doing 120 km an hour....thank you

[@powerdriftofficial]

Hey Pax, we had very little time with the car and hence could not test it extensively but we shall get that covered in the full review.

[@mite3h]

we have booked petrol engine plz tell me the right one

[@prateekprakash01]

Rohan aka coolest guy...thanks for coming back...one like from me

[@powerdriftofficial]

One share too?

[@bitsnpieces12]

which one to choose from these 3 :- RENAULT DUSTER HYUNDAI CREATA OR HONDA BR-V overall which is better to drive and to buy??

[@powerdriftofficial]

+Anivesh Rai May we suggest you tap that replay button for a subtle hint ;)

[@bitsnpieces12]

+PowerDrift i didn't get you what u want to say!!!??

[@amalvarghese8022]

Guys when is the Ride to IBW video's second part coming out ?

[@powerdriftofficial]

+Amal Varghese Super soon! Our edit table is going green!

[@sayasan2705]

After so many time , good to watch you tenhut with good review

[@powerdriftofficial]

One time, two time, three time.

[@RanjithCoplay]

Spot on Review. Was expecting to see the boot space and if the 3rd row could be folded down. Either way, great job

[@powerdriftofficial]

That and a lot more to be covered when we get the car for a full review.

[@drrameezolappilan2076]

well presented how it compared with mobilio especially suspensions

[@powerdriftofficial]

+RAMEEZ op This can't be compared to the Mobilio as this is a SUV and the Mobilio is a MPV.

[@drrameezolappilan2076]

PowerDrift thank u

[@rishab1901]

good to see you after a looooong time comrade Rohan!

[@powerdriftofficial]

:)

[@samirkittur]

Would have been helpful if the boot space was shown.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Apologies there. we had very little time with the car as this was a First Drive event. The comprehensive review is yet to happen.

[@Jayantgosain]

everything is good but what was that music at 0:45 because that was awesome !!

[@powerdriftofficial]

+Jayant Gosain The tracks come from a private library!

[@Jayantgosain]

Ohh!!! Then share the library with us!!!

[@mohsinsaeed1148]

You camera work is so brilliant its looking and feeling like Prado...haha

[@shivambokadia1589]

great going power drift good luck form your fan from udaipur would have loved to see you here but let's see maybe next time :)

[@powerdriftofficial]

Maybe if we have the next #PDArmy meet in Udaipur, we'll let you know!

[@shivambokadia1589]

+PowerDrift thanks guys for noticing me 😆

[@amritrajsasidharan1255]

not one review talks about after sales, the maintenance cost, parts price, etc. it would give a better overview while purchasing a vehicle.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Hence a review is needed and not first impressions ;)

[@RavishankarRaghavan]

Good work as always. Eagerly waiting to see your website unveiling.

[@powerdriftofficial]

+Ravishankar R The countdown has begun!

[@rahulrnambiar5609]

Happy to see Ten hut back ! Good review too !

[@powerdriftofficial]

Thank you Rahul, on behalf of Team PowerDrift!

[@akhilkrishnan.s9021]

What about the perfomance?

[@powerdriftofficial]

What about it?

[@akashmhnty]

How's this in comparison with Creta or Duster? Speaking strictly petrol.

[@Mickyinaustralia]

Is Honda BRV available in Misty Green Pearl colour in India?

[@powerdriftofficial]

+micky_sydney No, these are the variants available in India for now - www.hondacarindia.com/BRV/#exterior

[@vardanwadehra1818]

can you please tell me the winner between brv and vitara breeza

[@powerdriftofficial]

We are yet to compare them side by side yet! Maybe a comparo would solve that!

[@abhishekshukla9498]

Will u not be reviewing Maruti Suzuki Vitara brezza...??quite a long period since launch.

[@powerdriftofficial]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqObkqekma1gi8U there you go!

[@ARUNSHARMA-ld6df]

tremendous insight , very professional review