Honda adds new features to the VX trim for the Brio in India

Halley Prabhakar Updated: July 23, 2013, 02:03 PM IST

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Honda has introduced a new top variant for the Brio, the VX in both automatic and manual versions. The VX brings along with it a seat height adjuster for the driver and a defogger for the rear windshield. The automatic option was available in two trims, however, now Honda only has a single all-frills option on offer.  There are no other exterior or mechanical changes to the Brio and the small hatchback retains its 88PS 1.2-litre i-Vtec engine. Honda is also offering the Brio with its Honda Care Maintenance Package which gives customers free periodic maintenance service of upto 40,000km or two years whichever is earlier. Customers though need to pay Rs 9996 for this package initally.

Jnaneswar Sen, senior vice president, marketing and sales, Honda India, said, "The Brio is a significant model for Honda in India as the car added more than 32,000 happy customers in the last fiscal year. It is our constant endeavour to study customers' needs & aspirations and introduce features that enhance the overall ownership experience. We are pleased to announce upgrades to the Brio with added comfort and convenience in its segment which will appeal to the customers."

Prices, ex-Mumbai are as given below:

Brio E MT: Rs 4.36 lakh

Brio EX MT: Rs 4.54 lakh

Brio S MT: Rs 4.89 lakh

Brio V MT: Rs 5.38 lakh

Brio VX MT: Rs 5.67 lakh

Brio VX AT: Rs 6.49 lakh

Price (Ex-Delhi)
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Displacement
1198cc
Transmission
Automatic
Max Power(ps)
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Max Torque(Nm)
109
Mileage
16.5 Kmpl