New Honda Accord, BR-V to be showcased at Auto Expo 2016

The new Accord will be offered with petrol and hybrid powertrain options; BR-V to compete with the Hyundai Creta and the Renault Duster.

The Honda Accord sedan is all set to make its official comeback. To be showcased at the 2016 Auto Expo, the new Honda Accord will be sold in India with petrol-only and petrol-hybrid powertrain options. The current-generation Accord was earlier showcased at the 2014 Auto Expo in its pre-facelifted avatar. The upcoming edition of the show will feature the recently updated model.

To be sold as a CBU in India, the Accord could cost a bit more than its direct rival, the Toyota Camry. The hybrid model will also benefit from the FAME scheme and will be priced slightly higher than the standard car.

Besides the Accord, Honda’s second big unveiling at the Delhi Auto Expo will be its rival to the Hyundai Creta, the BR-V SUV which will be shown in India for the first time.

Although based on the same platform as the Brio, Amaze and the Mobilio, the BR-V looks more angular and rugged. At 2,652mm, the wheelbase is the same as the Mobilio. There will be the familiar 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engines on offer, and both are likely to get a slight bump in power. Also, the petrol-powered model is expected to come with a CVT gearbox, which if confirmed will be a segment first.