Honda
Honda BR-V
Rs. 64.3 Lakh
starting price
VS
Proton
Proton X70
Rs. 51.0 Lakh
starting price
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Honda BR-V | Proton X70 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Rs. 64.3 Lakh | Rs. 51.0 Lakh |
| Engine | 1.5L i-VTEC | 1.5L TGDi Turbo |
| Displacement | 1498 cc | 1499 cc |
| Horsepower | 118 hp | 177 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Transmission | CVT | Automatic 7-speed DCT |
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Avg — City | 12 km/l | 11 km/l |
| Fuel Avg — Highway | 16 km/l | 14 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | 201 mm | 190 mm |
| Seating | 7 | 5 |
| Airbags | 2 | 6 |
| ABS | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Body Type | suv | suv |
Ratings Comparison
Honda BR-V
🏙️ City Driving⭐⭐⭐⭐
🛣️ Highway⭐⭐⭐⭐
👨👩👧 Family Use⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🔧 Maintenance Cost⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
📈 Resale Value⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
❄️ AC Performance⭐⭐⭐⭐
Proton X70
🏙️ City Driving⭐⭐⭐
🛣️ Highway⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
👨👩👧 Family Use⭐⭐⭐⭐
🔧 Maintenance Cost⭐⭐⭐
📈 Resale Value⭐⭐
❄️ AC Performance⭐⭐⭐⭐
Pros & Cons
Honda BR-V
7 seats at a price far below Fortuner or Sorento
Honda VTEC engine reliable and fuel-efficient
High ground clearance handles rough roads well
Strong resale value — Honda badge holds well
CVT rubber band effect noticeable on hills
Only 2 airbags on base S variant
3rd row is tight for adults on long journeys
No turbo — underpowered feeling with 7 people
Proton X70
Volvo-derived Geely platform — surprisingly upmarket engineering
Best safety ratings of any Chinese brand sold in Pakistan
177hp turbo engine genuinely impressive performance
360° camera, 12.3" Boschi system on Premium
Proton brand not widely known in Pakistan — resale uncertain
DCT jerks noticeably in crawling traffic
Service network limited — Al-Haj dealers concentrated in cities
Perceived as unproven despite good engineering
All Variants & Prices
Honda BR-V
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| i-VTEC SBest | Rs. 64.3 Lakh |
Proton X70
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| Executive | Rs. 51.0 Lakh |
| Premium TGDiBest | Rs. 57.0 Lakh |
Verdict — Honda BR-V
Best 7-seater value in Pakistan. If your family needs 3 rows and you trust Honda reliability, BR-V is the logical choice under 85 lakh.
Verdict — Proton X70
Genuinely underrated SUV. The X70's engineering is miles ahead of its price. Perfect for buyers doing their research rather than following the crowd.
🎯 Which one should you buy?
Honda BR-V starts at Rs. 64.3 Lakh. Proton X70 starts at Rs. 51.0 Lakh. Proton X70 is Rs. 13.3 Lakh cheaper to start. Use our tax calculator to see the full on-road cost difference.