August 12, 2016: Syakar Trading Company (STC), the authorised distributor of Honda for Nepal, launched Honda’s new compact SUV in the Nepali market. Syakar Trading launched BR-V (Bold Run out Vehicle) amid a program on Tuesday August 9.
The new BR-V has 210mm of ground clearance. The new car has first in-class features like heat absorbing windshield, CVT with paddle shifter, second row sliding and reclining function, and third row seating with reclining function. The BR-V is powered by 16-valve 4-cylinder 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine. The i-VTEC petrol engine delivers maximum power of 119 PS at 6,600 rpm and maximum torque of 145 Nm at 4,600 rpm. The new car also has 6 speed manual transmission and first in-class Continually Variable Transmission (CVT). The new car can be operated using the Sports Car inspired paddle switches located just behind the steering spoke.
The car is available in six colors: carnelian red pearl, white orchid pearl, alabaster silver metallic, golden brown metallic, urban titanium metallic, alabaster silver metallic and taffeta white. The price of the BR-V starts from Rs 4 million. Similarly, the price of top model of the new car is priced Rs 5.3 million.