The 2023 Honda BR-V is showing up big time even before its official local launch with an impressive fuel economy run.
Honda BR-V
In partnership with the Automobile Association of the Philippines (AAP), the all-new BR-V 1.5 V CVT managed to earn a fuel efficiency rating of 24.7 km/l. The top-of-the-line 1.5 VX CVT Honda Sensing variant returned 23.48 km/l, while the 1.5 S CVT variant registered 22.61 km/l.
The said fuel efficiency figures were achieved with the following parameters:
- No usage of cruise control
- Driving with an average speed of 70 to 80 km/h
- Low cool in thermostat setting, no. 1 for the blower setting
Delivering the impressive numbers is a standard 1.5-liter DOHC i-VTEC gasoline engine with 119 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque. It can be paired with either a manual transmission or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Only the BR-V variants with a CVT were tested by AAP.
The all-new BR-V's fuel efficiency figures as per the AAP
The 2023 BR-V will be joining the Japanese automaker’s lineup consisting of other fuel-efficient cars such as the HR-V, which registered 29.66 km/l for the non-turbo engine variant. The Honda City and City Hatchback also proved to be worthy members of the fuel efficiency department by achieving 25.7 km/l and 25 km/l, respectively.
“The second-generation BR-V aims to strengthen Honda’s model lineup to the next level. This all-new 7-seater ticks the right boxes in a family vehicle, it’s got the tough character of an SUV, advanced technology and safety features, power, and efficiency to deliver great satisfaction for both the driver and its passengers,” said HCPI President Mr. Masahiko Nakamura.
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HCPI will officially launch the all-new BR-V on November 21, 2022. Here is the list of prices of the tougher-looking MPV:
- All-new BR-V 1.5 S MT – Php 1,100,000
- All-new BR-V 1.5 S CVT – Php 1,190,000
- All-new BR-V 1.5 V CVT – Php 1,300,000
- All-new BR-V 1.5 VX CVT Honda Sensing – Php 1,390,000
Get to know more about the cars available in our market at Philkotse.com.