Honda BR-V

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TheDrive_sa on Instagram: "An important model for Honda, the second generation BR-V aims to build on the success of its popular predecessor. More SUV in its stance when compared with the outgoing model, the BR-V still represents a compelling “entry

47 likes, 0 comments - thedrive_sa on September 12, 2022: "An important model for Honda, the second generation BR-V aims to build on the success of its popular predecessor. More SUV in its stance when compared with the outgoing model, the BR-V still represents a compelling “entry-level”...
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Nice looking car. But a deathtrap - not including stability control (standard in Avanza) is a deal breaker for me. This is 2022 and safety features are non-negotiable. Sadly Honda has no appreciation for human life.
 
DRIVEN: New Honda BR-V is a winning recipe, well, almost

VERDICT

Overall, the Honda BR-V is worth consideration. However, the Chinese competition, with their more powerful engines and somewhat sportier designs, seem to be taking a quite bit of attention within the segment. That said, the Honda brand has heritage that has been earned over the years. It’s a winning recipe, well, almost.

Honda BR-V Pricing (September 2022)

1.5 Trend manual – R379 900

1.5 Comfort manual – R409 900

1.5 Comfort CVT – R434 900

1.5 Elegance CVT – R459 900

 
Eric747 said:
Nice looking car. But a deathtrap - not including stability control (standard in Avanza) is a deal breaker for me. This is 2022 and safety features are non-negotiable. Sadly Honda has no appreciation for human life.
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I also wrote off the BRV in the past for the similar reasons - no stability control and no 6 airbags.

But the new one from Sep 2022 is revamped entirely and looks very very competitive when compared to other 7 seaters like the Grand Creta or Grand Vitara.
5 star ASEAN NCAP rating, vehicle stability control + hill start assist, 4 airbags on the base and 6 on the mid range onwards, every model has front+daytime+rear LED lights.

Plus the top model for R459900 has Honda's Sensing Package with Collision Mitigation Braking System, Forward Collision Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist System, Road Departure Mitigation and even a Lanewatch Camera.
Not many brand new cars around with that sort of safety at the price.
 
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REVIEW | In the world of MPVs and SUVs, the Honda BR-V has moulded its own niche

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REVIEW | Why Honda's new BR-V is a car you didn't know you needed | Life

Honda recently launched its new BR-V. What was once a popular MPV, has morphed into a better offering, and it's now a seven-seater SUV. We drove it and made some interesting observations.
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My personal experience driving the new Honda BR-V elegance model.

Fuel consumption:
Driving long distance - 5.7l per 100km.
Driving in town - 7.6l per 100km

Faux leather seats gets dirty easily but is also easy to clean. As with all leather seats it gets really hot when the vehicle is standing in the sun.The longevity and durability of the faux leather is questionable.

Boot space is adequate with the 3rd row down.

Android auto works as expected.

Honda sensing:
Lane keep - works well on roads with clearly visible lines.
-Adaptive cruize control - works as expected. You can adjust the distance between your vehicle and the car infront of you.
-Auto headlights - only realized the vehicle switches the headlights on automaticly when it's dark when I pulled the vehicle into a dark garage. Overall it's a nice feature.
-Lane departure - works as expected but scared the living bits out of me forst time it popped up. When I overtook a vehicle without using my indicators.
-Blind spot camera - love it. Gives you extra peace of mind switching lanes on a highway.
-Reverse camera - Works as expected.
-Reverse sensors - Works as expected.

-Push button start: Takes some time getting used to when you are used to using a key. I keep looking for a key trying to start or switch off the vehicle. I'll get used to it though.

Overall drive on the open road is smooth.

-Although advertised with full honda sensing the vehicle does not come with rain sensing.

One thing I will miss from the older gen BR-V: The bigger Analog Speedometer and ref counter with the silver trimming.
On the new BR-V it's alot smaller.



Ps. I upgraded from the previous generation Honda BR-V comfort.

The color schemes to chose from are quite beautiful. I chose the opal white color. When parked under a light one can notice a slight pearl purple tone shining through.

One can clearly feel the increase in ground clearance compared to the old model. I'm not particularly too fond of the rims but they do the job.

Amid all the negativity around the cvt gearbox I still prefer it over manual or other types of automatic transmissions.
I don't plan to tow (I have other vehicles for that purpose) I'm not a speedy driver and when I need to overtake another vehicle the br-v does that with ease.



The cvt gearbox with adaptive cruize control enabled makes for a comfy smooth drive.


I'm glad I chose this vehicle over all the others I test drove.
 

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Sayonara! Honda Ballade and BR-V discontinued in SA

Honda Motor Southern Africa has confirmed both the Ballade and BR-V have been discontinued in Mzansi as part of a “strategic realignment of the range”…

- Honda Ballade and BR-V both dropped from SA range
- Brand says both models “played an important role”
- Ballade nameplate traces its local roots back to 1982

Pour one out for a couple of highly recognisable nameplates – one of which has a particularly deep automotive heritage here in Mzansi. Yes, Honda Motor Southern Africa has confirmed to Cars.co.za that both the Ballade and BR-V have been discontinued locally.

Having noticed that local sales of the Ballade and BR-V had tapered markedly – in fact, the last time the two nameplates appeared in SA’s new-vehicle sales statistics was back in March 2025 – we asked Honda Motor SA whether these models had officially been put out to pasture.

“The Ballade and BR-V have indeed been discontinued for the South African market. This decision follows a comprehensive review of market performance within the sedan and 7-seater SUV segments, of which the sedan segment has experienced a steady decline in demand as customers increasingly shift toward compact and mid-size SUVs,” Callon Locke, Manager for Product & Retail Marketing at Honda Motor Southern Africa, told Cars.co.za.

“In addition, demand within the 7-seater category is evolving, with consumers showing a growing preference for more affordable entry-level MPVs and larger 7-seater C-SUVs on the other end of the spectrum.

 
Honda BR-V (2016-2022) Buyer’s Guide

Is the Honda BR-V a smart used purchase?

So, should you consider a used version of the original Honda BR-V? Well, there’s no doubt this model has its strong points, particularly in terms of cabin space and versatility. Its motor, too, has proven to be a typically reliable thing when maintained properly.

Indeed, a well-looked-after example will in all likelihood provide several years of fuss-free motoring, making it a solid option for several applications. But we would be remiss if we didn’t reiterate that the BR-V doesn’t do its best work when treated as a full-time 7-seater.

Indeed, we’d suggest buyers who plan on regularly filling all 7 seats instead consider a vehicle that features the requisite safety kit (in this case, stability control and additional airbags, items that were thankfully added to the 2nd-gen BR-V) and a powertrain offering a mite more low-down torque.

 
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