Some beans have reportedly been spilled regarding the upcoming Honda BR-V, according to Indonesian portal AutonetMagz – despite being based on the cheap-as-chips Mobilio MPV, the budget seven-seater SUV, set to be unveiled at the inaugural Gaikindo Indonesian International Auto Show 2015 next month, is likely to gain elements from its more upscale siblings, such as the HR-V's engine and a Jazz-like interior.
That engine would be the 1.8 litre i-VTEC four-cylinder petrol mill – in our HR-V it makes 142 PS and 172 Nm, mated to a CVT. Such a setup should be carried over, although we'd wager that a six-speed manual would also make its way to the BR-V, as equipped on the HR-V in Indonesia.
Also on the cards is said to be a dashboard similar in style to the Jazz – a good move, we'd imagine, given that AutonetMagz described the interior of the Mobilio (and the Brio on which it's based) as being "low-quality and unsightly."
The website adds that the BR-V would be a good contender to squeeze in between the ranks of Indonesia's Low Multi-Purpose Vehicles (LMPV) such as the Mobilio and the Toyota Avanza, and larger MPVs such as the Toyota Innova and Nissan Grand Livina. Us, we think the new car will keep the Toyota Rush and Daihatsu Terios seven-seat twins honest. What say you?
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