Honda launches re-designed Brio at Rs 4.69 lakh

Honda Cars India on Tuesday dispatched an upgraded form of its hatchback Brio evaluated between Rs 4.69 lakh and Rs 6.81 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

The new form of the compact auto car has with sporty exteriors, premium interiors and advanced features like an all new instrument panel, new and tail lamp and tailgate spoiler.

"The new Brio is an all-rounder - spacious, comfortable, looks good, has a fabulous effective engine and delivers great fuel economy," Honda Cars India (HCIL) president and CEO Yoichiro Ueno said in a statement. Brio is a loved car for more than 87,000 families and with the new Brio, the company expects to strike a new chord with young and vivacious Indians."

The new Brio has a lot of new features including an advanced music system with bluetooth connectivity, hands-free telephony function and digital AC controls.

The new version has .2-litre petrol engine and comes with five-speed manual transmission and five speed automatic transmission, with a fuel economy of 18.5 km per litre and 16.5 km, respectively.

When it comes to safety, Maruti Suzuki has taken real care of it. The new car comes with various safety features, including dual airbags, anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD), which enhances braking performance and seat belt pretensioner with load limiters.