Honda Brio : Test Drive & Review

JoshVijy · 22nd July 2013, 22:40

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Originally Posted by sameerg001

26 is a bit low air pressure IMO, and probably the reason you're getting low fe. I'll suggest you to keep, 30 when driven with light load and 32 with full load.

For last 4 weeks I tried with 30psi on all wheels, no improvement in the FE figure. I still struggle to touch 10 kmpl. Maybe it is just my car or the full city driving with aircon on always.

sgiitk · 23rd July 2013, 05:16

The placard says 29/26 and I am getting 10+ kpl in the lousy Kanpur city traffic with 100% AC in my Brio AT. If you regularly carry two people in the rear then going to 30/28 or even 30/30 should be Ok.

MaxTorque · 23rd July 2013, 06:00

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Originally Posted by JoshVijy

I doubt that...Can you fix the rear wiper on a glass pane? Unlikely.

Fixing wiper & washer assembly on a glass panel is very much possible. The unit won't put much load on the mounting area so it can be fitted by making 2-3 drilled holes and screwing it.

The one end of the gas strut is currently mounted in this way only.

sgiitk · 24th July 2013, 10:13

@MaxTorque; Drilling into toughened glass - Impossible, Laminated Glass - very tricky and not advisable.

anjanravi · 28th July 2013, 18:09

Hello,

Got a SMT (Urban Titanium) which is exactly 1 month and 6 days old, with MRF. Just wanted to update you guys on the FE I'm recording and the sort of ride quality on Chennai's roads.

With 800km on the odo and with AC continuously ON and Chennai's start-stop traffic, 11.5 seems to be the maximum (I use Honda's 29FR 26RE TP). Average would be about 10.5 I guess, though I never bother with the ECO light. On a highway trip, I saw 19.2km/l on the on-board display, so doing OK I guess.

I do have a question. When I get my low fuel light, how many liters of fuel would I approximately have still?

Tyre noise is evident but I love the ride quality and overall braking of the MRF's. The brilliant ride quality is what is keeping me from upsizing to bigger and fatter one's with alloy rims. Pleasantly surprised actually given that many forum members have reported a bad experience with MRF.

anky · 28th July 2013, 19:59

If the brio and amaze have the same 35 litre tank then low fuel light comes on with 6.2 liters. At least that's what it says in my amaze manual .

anky · 29th July 2013, 08:53

Sorry I Correct myself . When low fuel light flashes its 6.4 liters in the Amaze so I guess its the same for the Brio .

MaxTorque · 29th July 2013, 09:46

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Originally Posted by sgiitk

@MaxTorque; Drilling into toughened glass - Impossible, Laminated Glass - very tricky and not advisable.

But what I said is, rear wiper and washer assembly mounting on glass pane is possible. I was not talking about a after market job.

bj96 · 29th July 2013, 10:09

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Originally Posted by anjanravi

... start-stop traffic, 11.5 seems to be the maximum (I use Honda's 29FR 26RE TP). ...
Tyre noise is evident but I love the ride quality and overall braking of the MRF's. ...

Mine is tad over 3000 kms now and mileage has steadily climbed up to 14.3km/l in Pune city (not so B2b traffic) )with 100% AC. I maintain 30psi all round. Agreed, MRFs are noisy, but, road grip is OK.

megger · 29th July 2013, 10:43

I have done 5000km on VMT. Maintain aroun 28 psi (cold tyre) all around. I strive to get maximum mileage. Getting around 14.9 to 15.2 kms in Bangalore, <50% AC. Displayed mileage is about 1 kmpl higher than what I actually get. Worst I've got so far is 14kmpl in extremely bad traffic conditions.

Experience lot of lag in pick up while shifting to second gear at speed breakers. After second service, that seems to have improved drastically.

MaxTorque · 1st August 2013, 12:48

My Brio just completed 5.5K Kms and about to complete 1 year. I have finished third service. From now what maintenance schedule I should adhere to keep the warranty (extended) intact. Going by past experience, my travelling is around 500 KMs per month.

vivekkp · 4th August 2013, 12:48

My Brio got some scratches in front bumper and a small dent in rear right door. As i don't want to claim insurance can any of you suggest a good place in Bangalore which specializes in Honda vehicle to get the painting and tinkering done?

racingmachine · 5th August 2013, 13:45

Guys what is your experience with Brio's A/c?

I read on various reviews that the a/c cooling is not very efficient. Any views?

Thilak29 · 5th August 2013, 14:07

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Originally Posted by bj96

Took out Brio 1st time on expressway today. Pune is hot and lot of moisture in the air these days. AC blowing on 2 chilled the cabin 10-15 minutes, however, noticed few water droplets falling under passenger side glovebox. It went off on its own. Anyone else faced this?

I noticed same, did you get it resolved? Let me know if you have found rootcause/fix.

Thilak29 · 5th August 2013, 14:11

I have been noticing moisture accumulated occasionally in rear lamps and headlamps, anyone else facing this issue?

23rd July 2013, 05:16	#1187
sgiitk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,971 Thanked: 4,808 Times	Re: Honda Brio : Test Drive & Review The placard says 29/26 and I am getting 10+ kpl in the lousy Kanpur city traffic with 100% AC in my Brio AT. If you regularly carry two people in the rear then going to 30/28 or even 30/30 should be Ok. Last edited by Rehaan : 2nd August 2013 at 01:56. Reason: 39/26 corrected to 29/26 as per report post. Thanks.
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24th July 2013, 10:13	#1189
sgiitk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,971 Thanked: 4,808 Times	Re: Honda Brio : Test Drive & Review @MaxTorque; Drilling into toughened glass - Impossible, Laminated Glass - very tricky and not advisable.
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28th July 2013, 18:09	#1190
anjanravi Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: chennai Posts: 20 Thanked: 120 Times	Re: Honda Brio : Test Drive & Review Hello, Got a SMT (Urban Titanium) which is exactly 1 month and 6 days old, with MRF. Just wanted to update you guys on the FE I'm recording and the sort of ride quality on Chennai's roads. With 800km on the odo and with AC continuously ON and Chennai's start-stop traffic, 11.5 seems to be the maximum (I use Honda's 29FR 26RE TP). Average would be about 10.5 I guess, though I never bother with the ECO light. On a highway trip, I saw 19.2km/l on the on-board display, so doing OK I guess. I do have a question. When I get my low fuel light, how many liters of fuel would I approximately have still? Tyre noise is evident but I love the ride quality and overall braking of the MRF's. The brilliant ride quality is what is keeping me from upsizing to bigger and fatter one's with alloy rims. Pleasantly surprised actually given that many forum members have reported a bad experience with MRF.
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28th July 2013, 19:59	#1191
anky BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 402 Thanked: 115 Times	If the brio and amaze have the same 35 litre tank then low fuel light comes on with 6.2 liters. At least that's what it says in my amaze manual .
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29th July 2013, 08:53	#1192
anky BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 402 Thanked: 115 Times	Re: Honda Brio : Test Drive & Review Sorry I Correct myself . When low fuel light flashes its 6.4 liters in the Amaze so I guess its the same for the Brio .
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29th July 2013, 10:43	#1195
megger BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 156 Thanked: 4 Times	Re: Honda Brio : Test Drive & Review I have done 5000km on VMT. Maintain aroun 28 psi (cold tyre) all around. I strive to get maximum mileage. Getting around 14.9 to 15.2 kms in Bangalore, <50% AC. Displayed mileage is about 1 kmpl higher than what I actually get. Worst I've got so far is 14kmpl in extremely bad traffic conditions. Experience lot of lag in pick up while shifting to second gear at speed breakers. After second service, that seems to have improved drastically.
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1st August 2013, 12:48	#1196
MaxTorque BHPian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney, AU Posts: 939 Thanked: 815 Times	Re: Honda Brio : Test Drive & Review My Brio just completed 5.5K Kms and about to complete 1 year. I have finished third service. From now what maintenance schedule I should adhere to keep the warranty (extended) intact. Going by past experience, my travelling is around 500 KMs per month.
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4th August 2013, 12:48	#1197
vivekkp BHPian Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: BLR/Regensburg Posts: 138 Thanked: 151 Times	Re: Honda Brio : Test Drive & Review My Brio got some scratches in front bumper and a small dent in rear right door. As i don't want to claim insurance can any of you suggest a good place in Bangalore which specializes in Honda vehicle to get the painting and tinkering done?
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5th August 2013, 13:45	#1198
racingmachine BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 136 Thanked: 38 Times	Re: Honda Brio : Test Drive & Review Guys what is your experience with Brio's A/c? I read on various reviews that the a/c cooling is not very efficient. Any views?
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5th August 2013, 14:11	#1200
Thilak29 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: KA21 Posts: 949 Thanked: 3,662 Times View My Garage	Re: Honda Brio : Test Drive & Review I have been noticing moisture accumulated occasionally in rear lamps and headlamps, anyone else facing this issue?
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