Honda Brio [2013-2016] User Reviews

Exterior The Brio is a smart little genie! Believe me, take a look at it, & sure the Brio will smile back at you. For many like me, you will fall in love with the Brio, the moment you see it at the Honda Showroom near you. 

Brio has an inviting look that you cannot ignore. Truly there are many cars like the Brio, maybe even better by many standards. But the Brio has that something special that appeals to you. Trust me enough, you will love to touch & feel the Brio & owning it is a milestone in your life. It makes you proud...isn't that enough?

What makes the Brio distinct is the hatch with the glass door. Looks different & stunning. It definately makes head turn....I have seen this happen when people overtake you & look out of the window to mark their next car!!!!

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Surprising so, you expect a small car to be constrained in space but, Brio will surprise you. Get in, sit behind the wheel & feel the comfort as you fasten your seat belt. Even for a pot bellied person like me, I had enough room to park my belly & the steering wheel wasn't complaining! At almost 6 feet, I felt the head room was enough to keep my head from banging the Brio. 

My Sister, my wife & my mom aren't complaining either to sit beside me or in the rear. They have enough space to make them feel at home. The seats may seem small, but even with five of you riding the Brio. I am sure nobody will seek readjustment, all of them will be happy & smiling. On a long trip, taking a nap is not a bad idea on the Brio. Except when you are not in the driving seat.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox I am not a technocrat. I rarely understand what those technical words mean. However I have driven many a cars & I know how a car drives itself. I know a car if it is good & I know a car that I love & more so I know a car that I would like to own. 

As I turned the key in the ignition, the Brio sprang into life & kissed me a warm welcome. When idling, there were no vibrations or unwelcome sounds from the Brio bonnet. As I shifted gear, I felt as if the gears were dipped in butter. The steering wheel loved your touch & the response from the engine was instant. The Brio responded well & I liked that. 

Ride Quality & Handling When a car responds to your commands. you love it. That's how I fell in love with the Brio. My driving experience with the Brio has been exceptional. I did not feel any exertion while I took the Brio for a long ride. Even in congested city areas. The Brio understands! What more do you ask from your car?

Final Words Truly, the Brio loves you back because the Brio knows you love it too! I paid for my Brio & my purse & my bankers felt happy about it. Brio doesn't cost you much for what it has to offer in return. Carwale will tell you more... how? Compare the competition & I know you will head to the nearest Honda showroom to fall in love.

Know your Brio!

Areas of improvement There is not much to talk about improvements except that Honda forgot that we Indians, don't travel light. So when you head for the Airport or the Railway Station to pick up your guests. leave some room in your Brio. because the BOOT will not hold much of our oversized baggage. Small price to pay for all the other benefits.

Great style, Greater PerformanceBoot space is a restraining factor

Exterior The car is certainly head turner and will not go un noticed . it has a very good rear that gives it an added advantage.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) The interior is good with nice biege finish and dashboard also is nice wtih mix of biege and black combination. the space for cupholder is nice. there is an  adequate space in the rear seats for the average heighted persons.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox THE ENGINE PERFORMS VERY SMOOTHLY AND GIVES NICE TORQUE  ESP AFTER 2000 RPM. THE POWER IT GIVES IS SURPRISING AND THRILLING!! THE VEHICLE IS ALWAYS IN COMPLETE CONTROL AND DOES NOT ROLL AT ALL. IT CAN BE DRIVEN VERY COMFORTABLY AT SPEED OF 80 KMPH. THE MILEAGE I AM GETTING IS 18-19 KMPL. ALTHOUGH I AM DRIVING THE CAR IN LESS POPULATED AREA  WITH NOT SO HEAVY TRAFFIC. BUT IN CITY I GET APPROX 15-16 EASILY.THE STEERING IS VERY SMOOTH AND U CAN DRIVE THE CAR EFFORTLESSLY.THE CAR MANOUVERS WITH EASE.

Ride Quality & Handling THE REAR SEATS ARE MORE COMFORTABLE .HOWEVER THE CAR GETS JERKY AND U FEEL THE HARD VERTICAL BOUNCE ON VERY BUMPY ROADS.THE HANDLING IS GREAT AND THE DRIVE IS PEPPY! 

Final Words THE CAR IS ONE OF THE NICE HATCHBACKS THAT I HAVE DRIVEN. IT IS CERTAINLY THE  CAR ONE SHOULD BUY WHO WANT TO HAVE DRIVING FUN , GOOD MILEAGE AND NOT IN NEED OF MUCH BOOT SPACE. UR DAILY NEEDS OF BOOT SPACE ARE HOWEVER TAKEN CARE OF. THIS APART, THE BRIO IS LOVELY CAR TO OWN AND DRIVE. IT WILL GIVE U DRIVING PLEASURE AND WILL BE LIGHTER ON UR POCKET.THE INSIDE LOOKS ARE RICH .

Areas of improvement HONDA CAN IMPPROVE CERTAIN THINGS LIKETHEYCAN  ADD CD PLAYER AND TAKE CARE OF THE NOISY BODY PARTS ON THE DASH BOARD AND REAR WIPER.EVEN THE HORN CAN BE IMPROVED.THE SUNSPENSION MAY BE IMPROVED TO GET RID OF THOSE SUDDEN JERKS.

VERY GOOD FUEL ECONOMY, DRIVING COMFORT, PEPPY DRIVE, ULTRA SMOOTH STEERING, RESPONSIVE ENGINE .NOISY BODY PARTS , NOT SO GOOD GEAR SHAFT, QUALITY OF MUSIC SYSTEM AVERAGE AND CD PLAYER MISSING,

Exterior Value for Honda Brand. Once you look at it, you can't take your eyes back without feeling LOVE with it...😗

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Comfort sitting and AC is too cool, to say😎.. All essential features are available inside.. Good visibility to all the sides.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Honda's engine is 😷POWERFUL😇 and it makes all other hatchs behind it on the road..Still it gives Gud FE, 10-12 in cities and 16-19 on Highways.. that's again Amazing...!!!

Ride Quality & Handling Comfort and Smooth Driving. Even at 120-140 kmph, won't feel the speed..😝 The Steering is another one, which makes Brio different from others. Extra- smooth power steering, once engine is on, and 4.5 m TR makes Brio really lovable in congested city traffic.

Final Words If you wish to have a Highly Branded Car in a low budget, Its Brio.. brio makes you to proud of your decision ever..😄

Areas of improvement Seat Height adjustment, Auto Power Dooor locks, rear defogger and wiper, full- down rear windows.

Eye-catching design, extra-smooth driving, Cool and spacious inside, Good FEAuto Door Lock after, say, 20 kmph speed is lacking

Exterior Great looks, stylish. with a very city like car looks.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Good at front, just  sufficient at rear.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Goo, it gives milage of 12 in the city and 15 on a highway.

Ride Quality & Handling Smooth, nice steering.

Final Words I warn all those considering to buy Honda Brio to THINK TWICE becasue of POOR AIR CONDITION which is a huge requirement in India. people will sweat at back seats will will be a huge embarresment for you while having guests onboard and also you will feel cheated after buying this car. I warn all those considering to buy Honda Brio to THINK TWICE becasue of POOR AIR CONDITION which is a huge requirement in India. people will sweat at back seats will will be a huge embarresment for you while having guests onboard and also you will feel cheated after buying this car.

Areas of improvement Air conditioner needs improvement badly if the company has any chance of selling this car in a market which is already on a downslide.

Smooth Drive higher ground clearance, styleVery Poor Air conditioner

Simply it loves you back! in terms of look, brand, interior space, suspension, smoooooth steering & milage & at last in your budget!

I test drove all the others and the moment I drove the Brio, I was blown away by the superior comfort and . It felt like I was driving a luxury sedan. It felt like a the Honda City from Inside. So much space and leg room. which is unbelievable for a car of its size. I was loved the engine too, so silent and crisp. I immediately made up my mind and decided to buy it. Really amazing piece of work.

An absolute pleasure owning such a great car. I decided to buy, Use, recommend only a Honda for the years to come. My next car shall be The Amaze or the faithful and the ever stylist CITY.

Style, Honda logo, Space, comfort, electric steeringGear shifting

I would rather start this review with a old statement--Nobody is perfect in this world ..With punchline used by ONIDA TV--- Neighbours Envy, Owners Pride.

Purchased Honda Brio SMT in May 2013 ( Already owning Maruti Wagon R LXi and Ex owner of Maruti 800 Std.)

In March 2013, started planning to have a second car , taking care of the budget , driving distances and City conditions. Went to Maruti dealer at Nagpur. The sales guy was busy with a customer --Alto 800. I asked for details of Ritz and Swift Lxi and VXi variants. He quotated me the onroad price for the said models, but was not ready to explain the features. On asking for a test drive --- Ritz , the sales guy showed his helplessness as the Test drive vehicle was unavailable with him. So finally went out of the showroom with some pain for maruti, regarding their careless attitude .

Moved to the adjacent car dealer of Honda. Their the sales guy explained me well about the features and benefits of Honda Brio, along with offers and discounts. He also offered me the test drive.

Now there is the difference--- Driving pleasure and comfort was the best ( Superb -- Power Steering , even though the test drive vehicle clocked more than 50000 KMs).

So finally made my choice to purchase Brio SMT after lot of comparisons and customer reviews on net.

Went to Jabalpur Dealer as the prices quotated by him was quite less, considering the taxes in MP. Also the Brio SMT model offered by the Jabalpur dealer was a upgraded one with rear defogger and height adjustable driver seat. So the deal was locked .

Now , I am writing this review after almost 18 Months of purchasing the car , with odometer showing more than 11000 KMs.

Lets compare it Point by Point:

1)- Price --Almost 0.15 Lacs cheaper than Ritz VXi

2)- Engine - Best in class Honda Ivtec 1200 cc engine with more BHPs as compared to Ritz.

3)- Features --- Everything except for CD player . Car comes with a Stereo - Radio, Pen drives and Aux with mind blowing speakers. Also power steering on Brio is far more effective than any other car in its class.

4)-Fuel Efficiency- In city driving, it gives 16.5 to 17.5 KMPL and on Highway ,  I got 23 KMPL( driving almost 400 KMs from Nagpur to Bilaspur). Now I am getting a fuel efficiency of 20.5 KMPl in Bilaspur for a to and fro driving of 37 KMs daily.  Above fuel efficiencies have been taken with AC on and with fuel refill - tank to tank.

5)- Service- Service charges of Honda are at par with any other cars.

6)- Boot Space - Even though it is quite less comparatively, but than how many we really use it.

Most importantly Honda is Honda.

Therefore, would suggest all the prospective buyers of this class, to just check this car at your nearest showroom, before buying.

Best Fuel Economy,Sitting comfort, space, Ivtec engineBoot Space--- Sometimes only

I bought my honda brio smt in May 2014. In June 2014 the front glass broke off because of heat. We replaced it in July 2014. Again in March 2015 when temperature gone to 42 degree within a week front glass broke off because of heat. It is surprising that both times it broke off from the center near the mirror. You can not feel a crack from either side. There is no possibility of any physical damage to the car. In my opinior it is manufacturing defect but they do not agree. In our family we have santro, polo, maruti and amaze. In last 20 years it has never happened with any of our cars.

Areas of improvement Honda India shoud find out what is the problem and fix it. They should also replace the glass for free of charge as a gesture of good service. Then only they can say Honda is Honda.

noiseless engine,no fuel economy, body not sturdy, roof very thin metal sheet

Exterior

 From the front it looks amazing, some may like the rear look while others may have their reservations. The car from the exterior might seems small, but is infact very spacious from the inside.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 Contrary to first perception the interiors are very spacious. The features are jut abuot enough, the only thing lacking though is bluetooth. But we can buy products from kinivo to overcome this. Nothing to complain reagrding comfort or suspension.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 The engine is the best, very low maintenance, I get 14.4 KMPL with AC on and this is after driving 17000 KMs. The 2nd gear is slow to start but none the less you enjoy driving this car. very smooth.

Ride Quality & Handling

 Handling is smooth and ride quality is also amazing. Perfect for city drives.

Final Words

 Highly recommended for first time buyers on a medium budget. Honda is Honda

Areas of improvement  

 Bluetooth, boot space

 

Looks, PerformanceBoot space, no bluetooth

I'm driving my car from last 2.5 years (20K kms) with rough city drive & the driving experience is till refreshing as i had experinced on the first day.

Finally this is the great car with lot of space smooth engine great milage (14-17 with AC in city) clear visibility and many more.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) First I was in dilemma due to space reviews on net. There is enough space for family. I had drove car with heavy body and tall  person too. It is very very clever on Honda part to have curve the back of front seat to rest knee properly. Very Very Comfortable CAr.

The super smooth sterring is giving xcellent handling. lovely jumpers didnt bumps with mediate height. xcellent view for driver and cotton soft steering. Good headlights. Nice side view mirror. 

The super smooth sterring is giving xcellent handling. lovely jumpers didnt bumps with mediate height. xcellent view for driver and cotton soft steering. good headlights. Nice side view mirror.

Areas of improvement Gear shifting can be improved.

Final Words Just buy it. Its value for money.

smooth drive, space, looks, milage & many moreDiesel version shall be avaibale