Should You Buy A Used Honda BR-V? Here Are Some Pros And Cons

The Honda BR-V was introduced in 2016, and the crossover SUV replaced the Mobilio MPV in India. The Japanese carmaker was introduced to take on the likes of the Hyundai Creta and the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, and while the car did see some initial success, the BR-V failed to make a lasting impression on car buyers in India. Finally, due to declining sales, the company decided to discontinue the Honda BR-V in 2020. However, you can still find a decent number of BR-Vs in the used car market, and if you are looking for a spacious family car on a budget, it might just be the right one for you. However, before you start looking for a used Honda BR-V crossover SUV, here are some pros and cons you must consider.

The Honda BR-V holds a 5-star crash safety rating from the ASEAN NCAP or New Car Assessment Programme. So yes, it is quite a safe car.

Pros

1. The Honda BR-V came with an extremely spacious cabin, becoming the first vehicle in the compact SUV space to offer a 7-seater layout, while the second row got a recline function. The third row is also not too bad in terms of legroom, though it's strictly not for tall people - especially on long drives!
2. The BR-V was offered in both petrol and diesel engines - 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol and 1.5-litre i-DTEC petrol. We would suggest going for the latter, however, if you want an automatic, the petrol version offers a CVT unit.
3. The Honda BR-V holds a 5-star crash safety rating from the ASEAN NCAP or New Car Assessment Programme. So yes, it is quite a safe car.

The features list of the BR-V is also very basic. The initially launched model did not get even a touchscreen infotainment system, however, it was added later. 

Cons

1. The Honda BR-V is quite spacious, however, the quality of materials used inside the cabin could have been better. Especially the quality of the plastic parts.
2. The petrol engine of the BR-V is not as spirited as you would expect an i-VTEC to be. The engine is also quite noisy and not very refined. The NVH (Noise, Vibrations, Harshness) levels of the BR-V are not the best.
3. The features list of the BR-V is also very basic. The initially launched model did not get even a touchscreen infotainment system, however, it was added later. So, if premium creature comforts are a priority for you, look elsewhere.