More thoughts:
Regarding missing internal boot release:
Important find there Aditya!
Sheesh! Does this mean I have to get out of the car and open the bootlid whenever I go to a shopping mall? I think I might have to just ask the guard to peek into the boot through the rear windshield!
Regarding missing AVN system with rear camera & front arm rest
Both these are dealer options and I intend to get them fitted immediately after PDI. Unfortunately, these two options add Rs. 40,000 to the on-road price (14.8 + 0.4 = Rs. 15.2 lacs for automatic). So when I take delivery of the car, it will hopefully look like this -
I'd like to think of this as what one goes through when they spec up an already overpriced BMW or Porsche with additional (expensive) options
Regarding additional cheap bits in the BR-V
Note that BR-V has low cost fixed grab handles, instead of spring loaded ones.
The gear knob of the automatic variant's design quite bad. To me, it looks like OBELIX's MENHIR (inverted).
Regarding the position of air intake
Wow! Isn't this like having a cold air intake system in your car?
Regarding missing engine protector
Not happy with this at all. I intend to get the engine protector floor panel of the diesel variant installed.
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Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR
Advantage XUV -
- Diesel engine (BRV petrol CVT v/s XUV diesel AT).
- Lot more power and torque on tap, plus Aisin 6 speed AT. (2.2L diesel engine v/s 1.5L diesel)
- Much more spacious first and second rows.
- 2+3+2 seating compared to 2+2+2 of the BRV. However, boot space with all 3 rows folded is less.
- 7" touch screen infotainment system
- All wheel disc brakes
- Parking sensors
- Cruise control
- Electronic Stability Control, Hill Start Assist (Automatic)
- Automatic stuff like headlamps and wipers.
Advantage BRV -
- Keyless entry
- Alloy wheels
- Leather seats.
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1) Which is better - CVT Vs 6 speed Torque convertor? That's debatable. Both have their strengths and weaknesses. BR-V CVT comes with paddle shifts. Add some brownie points for that.
2) Although, XUV 500 has rear disc brakes, I expect BR-V to stop much quicker than XUV 500 - mainly because of the weight disadvantage that XUV 500 has. XUV 500 weighs 1.8 tons while BR-V weighs 1.3 tons. However, drum brakes at the rear means its effectiveness will decrease when as the brakes get hotter with use - like when you are climbing down a hill.
3) Missing ESC in BR-V is very disappointing to me. Missing hill start assist, well, not so much. I can do without it.
4) I think I will miss cruise control, but not automatic wipers and headlamps. Is it 6:30 PM? Switch on the headlamps and drive. Is it raining? Switch on the wipers. How hard is that?
5) Add Rs. 35,000 to BR-V to get AVN system with reversing camera. But add 5k or 10k to XUV 500 W6 to get reversing camera, 40K for alloy wheels and 60K for leather seats.
6) BR-V is more city friendly than XUV 500 because of steering and dimensions. A friend of mine opted for Creta instead of XUV 500 just because Creta felt nice to drive in the city limits.
7) Expect BR-V to handle a lot better than XUV 500, mostly because of 500 kilo weight advantage.
Regarding the premium charged by Honda for BR-V Vs Mobilio:
Just for a moment, assume that you have purchased the Honda Mobilio. You like the car, but not that happy with the looks. You see a "Honda Designs" store in your neighbourhood - like DC Design or Motomind Design store.
Just assume that you are getting the following for Rs. 2 Lacs -
1) SUV style exteriors with lots of stylized bits at the front and back
2) Better interiors with new dashboard and black interiors
3) 16 inch alloys and tyres
4) Projector headlamps
5) Engine start/stop button (useless feature according to me!)
6) Keyless entry (useful!)
I think changes to the chassis (slightly increased length and width, higher GC) has resulted in extra R&D expenses for road testing & safety testing. Hence, the higher than expected premium for the BR-V as against the Mobilio.
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Originally Posted by captain.torque
I am attaching an edited pic here (pardon my poor editing skills, I only know how to use paintbrush ![Stupid](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/Sign stupid.gif) ) I would love to hear from other Bhpians as well, whether the edited car looks better or not. |
Lose the chrome strip entirely.