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2019 Honda Brio Interior & Cargo Space Review

From curvy to angular, the changes in the new Brio’s interior are skin deep.

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2019 Honda Brio Interior & Cargo Space

Updates aren’t going to work if they’re limited to just exterior changes, and in this regard, Honda Cars Philippines did its homework in the 2019 Honda Brio. As mentioned in my full Brio review, the small hatchback has undergone a complete metamorphosis including its cabin where drivers and owners would spend their time the most.

Let’s take a closer look into the 2019 Honda Brio’s interior and cargo space to see the good things and of course, the bad.

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2019 Honda Brio interior
2019 Honda Brio interior
2019 Honda Brio interior

What you will like: Plenty of headroom, several cubbyholes, great NVH insulation, soft seats

What you won’t like: No seat height adjuster, orange accents might not go with other Brio colors (hello, Carnival Yellow).

The 2019 Honda Brio’s interior is a huge jump from its predecessor, jumping from curvy styling to the now angular accents. The RS trim gets orange body color highlights, as well, which is a good look since they’re not tacky. However, these orange accents might not go well with other color variants, such as the Carnival Yellow.

Hard plastics are, of course, the primary choice of material in the Brio, but that’s expected at this price point. They’re at least textured nicely and don’t look cheap, plus piano black plastics are fairly minimal and aren’t found on key touchpoints. Caco and I were pretty impressed with its NVH insulation, plus the softness of the seats makes for a comfortable ride.

Cabin space is critical in a small hatchback like the 2019 Brio. But don’t fret, Honda’s contender has got you covered, at least in terms of headroom. The rear seats allow three people, but two or at least one of those three should be within his or her recommended body mass index.

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2019 Honda Brio interior
2019 Honda Brio interior
2019 Honda Brio interior

Upfront, the space for the driver and passenger is highlighted by the openness of the cabin and the several cubbyholes. A recommended driving position isn’t hard to achieve even with the lack of seat height adjuster and telescopic steering wheel adjustment, plus visibility isn’t hampered while seated at its default seat height. However, those standing lower than my height (5’6”) might have issues.

2019 Honda Brio trunk
2019 Honda Brio trunk
2019 Honda Brio trunk

Cargo volume with seats up: 258 liters

Cargo volume with backrests folded: 710 liters

With the rear backrests up, the Honda Brio already has a more-than-decent cargo space that could fit a standard two-fold child stroller and around four grocery bags. This is among the best in the segment, but that’s not all.

Inheriting one of the favorable traits of the Honda Jazz, the Brio can fold its backrests flat to the floor, which reveals 710-liters of total trunk volume. With this, you’re pretty much given a compact crossover’s trunk – even bigger

Lastly, if you’re looking for a tonneau, the Brio doesn’t come with one. 

2019 Honda Brio interior
2019 Honda Brio interior
2019 Honda Brio interior +20

Specifications

Engine

1.2 L

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Performance

89 hp @ 6,000 rpm

Transmission

CVT

Summary

Name Honda Brio 1.2 RS Black Top CVT
Body Type Hatchback
Price ₱838,000
Transmission Category CVT

Engine

Performance

Economy & Environment

Dimensions

Safety & Security

Features

Technology

Colors

Brio V Electric Lime Metallic Electric Lime Metallic
Brio V Meteoroid Grey Metallic Meteoroid Grey Metallic
Brio V Rallye Red Rallye Red
Brio V Taffeta White Taffeta White
Brio RS Electric Lime Metallic Electric Lime Metallic
Brio RS Meteoroid Grey Metallic Meteoroid Grey Metallic
Brio RS Phoenix Orange Pearl Phoenix Orange Pearl
Brio RS Stellar Diamond Pearl Stellar Diamond Pearl

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