Japanese automaker, Honda has unveiled an all-new car at the 2018 Indonesia International Motor Show. Called Honda Small RS Concept, the new concept previews a small, sporty-looking hatchback. This model is likely to be the next-generation Brio, which is likely to make global debut in 2019-20.
For people not in the known, Honda first unveiled the Brio concept with ‘New Small Concept’. However, this small car concept is developed by Honda Thailand and it comes with the RS moniker. Read – Upcoming Honda Cars In India
The Honda Small RS Concept was finished in Phoenix Orange Pearl paint. Face of the concept shares design cues from the Mobilio facelift, which was launched in Indonesia earlier this year. It comes with a body kit, air-vents on the fenders, a hood-scoop and blacked-out treatments. The Small RS concept also features large all-black alloy wheels, but the production model will have different alloys. Besides, the hatchback gets a faux diffuser and a rear spoiler. The RS concept also gets LED strips on the front bumper along with a black-spoiler. Read – New Honda Amaze Launch & Other Details
On closer look, the hatchback clearly previews the next-generation Brio. Instead of the all-glass hatch in the current model, the concept features a conventional hatch. In facts, the tail-light design is all new.
Honda is yet to reveal details on the Honda Small RS concept. The current-gen Brio RS is powered by a 1.2-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine that churns out a maximum power output of 89bhp and a peak torque of 109Nm. For transmission duties, the hatchback could get a five-speed manual or a CVT automatic unit. You May Also Like – New Honda CRV 7-Seater | New Honda Civic 2018
While the Indonesian launch for the next Brio could happen in late 2018 or early 2019, India launch is unlikely to happen anytime soon. Honda is currently focusing on premium segment for the Indian market. The company will soon launch the new generation Amaze compact sedan, which will be followed by new CRV and Civic.
