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2021 · Honda · Petrol

BR-V

1.5 Comfort

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Cost to own / mo

R5,041

R4/km

Market price

R264,990

Annual total

R60,492

Monthly cost breakdown

Based on 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates

FuelR2,097
InsuranceR464
MaintenanceR1,064
Licence discR60
Running costs / moR3,685
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR1,356
Cost to own / moR5,041

Specifications

Body type
SUV
Transmission
Manual
Engine
1.5L
Power
88 kW
Torque
145 Nm
Driven wheels
Front Wheel Drive
Seats
7
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
151 g/km
Maintenance score78/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Cylinders
4
Gears
6-speed
Power peak
6,600 rpm
Torque peak
4,600 rpm

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,453 mm
Height
1,666 mm
Wheelbase
2,655 mm
Ground clearance
210 mm
Kerb weight
1,217 kg
Doors
5

Capacity & range

Boot space
223 L
Fuel tank
42 L
Range
667 km

Tyres

Front tyres
195/60 R16

Safety

Airbags
2
ABS
Standard
EBD
Standard

Comfort & convenience

Air conditioning
Standard
Climate control
Standard
Bluetooth
Standard
USB
Standard
Central locking
Remote
Rear park sensors
Standard
Trip computer
Standard
Daytime running lights
LED
Alloy wheels
Standard
Electric windows
Front + Rear

Ownership

Warranty
200,000 km / 5 yr
Service plan
60,000 km / 4 yr
How this estimate works

Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:

  • Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
  • Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
  • Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
  • Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
  • Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.

These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →

Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.

Drive Score

84/ 100

How this SUV ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value90
Efficiency59
Reliability89
Practicality99

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