Honda L15A
The power units of this series are considered very reliable and have no weaknesses.
Honda BR-V engines
The Honda BR-V is a Japanese compact SUV from Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Began to be manufactured in 2015. The vehicle is assembled and sold in domestic markets in Indonesia, India, Pakistan, Thailand, the Philippines and Malaysia. The 5- or 7-seater SUV is available in front- and all-wheel drive versions. The name of the car is an abbreviation of the phrase translated as “a bold car for everyday business.”
The Honda BR-V was offered with 3 engines between 2016 and 2021 (2 petrol, 1 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.5 to 1.5 liters, power output from 90 to 121 hp. All of them use a timing chain. 1 is turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Honda L15Z (about 300,000 km).
Honda BR-V engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda BR-V 1 2016–2020 | |||||||
| Honda N15A | 2016–2020 | 1.5 L | 100 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | ||
| Honda BR-V 1 (DG1) 2016–2021 | |||||||
| Honda L15Z | 2016–2021 | 1.5 L R4 | 115–121 hp | petrol | chain | 3.6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Other Honda BR-V engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Honda L15A | 2001–present | 1.5 L R4 | 90–120 hp | petrol | chain | 3.6 L | ~275,000 km |
Honda BR-V engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Honda BR-V?
Honda BR-V 1 (2016–2020): Honda N15A; Honda BR-V 1 (DG1) (2016–2021): Honda L15Z.
Which Honda BR-V engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Honda BR-V engines are: Honda L15Z — about 300,000 km; Honda L15A — about 275,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Honda BR-V engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Honda L15A — 3.6 L (5W-30); Honda L15Z — 3.6 L (0W-20).
Does the Honda BR-V have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Honda L15A, Honda L15Z and Honda N15A.
Was the Honda BR-V available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Honda N15A.
Engine details
Honda L15Z
There are no hydraulic lifters, so valve clearances need periodic adjustment.
Honda N15A
Frequent short trips quickly coke the EGR valve and the intake tract.
Models with the same engines
- Honda City 3 shared engines
- Honda Fit/Jazz 3 shared engines
- Honda Mobilio 3 shared engines
- Honda CR-Z 1 shared engine
- Honda Civic 1 shared engine
- Honda Freed 1 shared engine
- Honda HR-V/Vezel 1 shared engine