The 2023 Honda BR-V has just been officially launched in Thailand, available in two variants. Of note, this is the second-generation model so it features a whole host of improvements inside and out. To this end, we might even consider it as a baseline for what we could expect for the Philippine-spec BR-V that will inevitably debut in the future.
The Thai-spec 2023 Honda BR-V
So based on the new Thai-spec BR-V, we can expect our own local version to come with the same exterior design. From the front, it mirrors the N7X concept car. This means it has angular lines, a trapezoidal slatted grille, a pair of sharp-looking LED headlamps as well as slim LED daytime running lamps. It also has a silver decorative trim piece on the lower part of the lower air intake.
From the side, its wheel arches and its lower rear quarter panel come with black plastic cladding. This is common on many crossovers, but its side skirts do combine plastic cladding with a silver-colored trim piece. Of note, the same goes for the rear which also has plastic cladding accented with a silver faux skid plate.
Thai-spec BR-V from the rear
Also, exhibited on the interior of the Thai-spec BR-V is something Filipinos in particular like. It offers a roomy three-row seven-seater interior, which Honda claims have “MPV-like” levels of legroom and elbow room.
The said interior also has plenty of adjustabilities, and this is also expected in the future local version. Its third row and second row can be folded, making for cavernous cargo space.
Depending on the trim, the Thai-spec BR-V also has plenty of leather and soft-touch surfaces. The driver is also provided with a 4.2-inch TFT instrument display, paddle shifters, automatic air-conditioning, three accessory power outlets, among others.
Thai-spec BR-V's cockpit
On its dashboard, the new BR-V for Thailand also gets a seven-inch headunit that not only has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but also has voice controls and Apple’s Siri virtual assistant as well.
Filipinos will also want to see the comprehensive safety kit that’s already available to the BR-V in Thailand. For starters, it already comes with the Honda Sensing intelligent safety technology kit for all models.
The latter means that both Thai-spec variants have blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, emergency braking with low-speed follow, lane keep assist, road departure mitigation, automatic high beams, and lead car departure.
With second and third row folded down
We are also expecting the local model to sport the same 1.5-liter gasoline powertrain from the Thai-spec BR-V. This is also the same engine from the Indonesia-spec Honda BR-V released earlier this year in Indonesia.
At maximum, this four-banger can make 119 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque. A manual tranny would be nice, but like the Thai version, we are expecting the local BR-V to exclusively use a continuously variable transmission as well.
Those are the features and specs that we could expect from the PH-spec 2023 Honda BR-V as previewed by the recently-launched Thai version. To this end, everything about this is speculative, and nothing official about the local BR-V version has been released by Honda Philippines.
The second row is 60:40 split folding, while the third has 50:50 split folding seats
Then again, we are also expecting the all-new 2023 BR-V to get an official introduction at the upcoming Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) this coming September 2022. That would only make sense right since the older first-gen version also debuted at the 2016 edition of PIMS?
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Know more about Honda BR-V 2024
The 2024 Honda BR-V is a seven-seater compact MPV. It is now in its 2nd-gen version, and it has four different variants in the local market. There’s the top-spec VX Honda Sensing priced at 1,390,000, the V CVT priced at Php 1,295,000, the S CVT which has a price tag of Php 1,190,000, and the entry-level S MT priced at Php 1,090,000.
Under the hood of the Honda BR-V is a 1.5-liter gasoline inline-4 engine that’s capable of making up to 119 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque. Sending power to its front wheels is a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
Size-wise, the all-new BR-V is 4,490mm long, 1,780mm wide, and 1,685mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,700mm and a ground clearance of 207mm.
In the local market, the Honda BR-V competes against the Toyota Avanza, Hyundai Staria, Nissan Livina, and Mitsubishi Xpander, among others.
Honda BR-V Launch
The all-new 2024 Honda BR-V was introduced to the Philippine market on November 21, 2022. Its initial debut occurred back on November 3, 2022, in Indonesia. For the Philippine market, its variants include the S MT and S CVT, the mid-spec V, and the top-spec VX Honda Sensing.
Honda BR-V Exterior
Depending on the trim, the BR-V gets full LED lighting with automatic headlamps and high beam assist. It also has LED taillights, LED daytime running lamps, and front fog lamps.
Also present on this MPV’s exterior are a pair of power folding side mirrors, a rear wiper, a shark-fin antenna, and a set of 17-inch wheels.
Honda BR-V Interior
Inside the BR-V is a cabin that can seat up to seven. The top-spec model gets leather for the seats, steering wheel, as well as its gear shifter.
The said seats can also be folded down for more cargo space. For the second row, it is 60:40 split-folding, while the third row is 50:50 split-folding.
Keeping its occupants cool is an automatic air-conditioning system. A push-to-start button, a second-row armrest, illuminated sun visors, and an ample amount of bottle and cup holders are also present in this model.
Honda BR-V Interior Tech & Safety
Handling the entertainment needs of the BR-V's occupants is a seven-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth connectivity. This headunit is then linked to a six-piece speaker system. The BR-V also has USB charging ports.
The top-spec BR-V gets a total of six airbags. It also comes with the Honda LaneWatch blind spot camera and the Honda Sensing driver assistive suite.
The said suite includes adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation braking, lane keep assist, and lane departure warning.
Also present on the Philippine-spec BR-V is an immobilizer and security alarm, hill-start assist, stability control, anti-lock braking with EBD, parking sensors, and a parking camera.
Honda BR-V Engine
Under the hood of the 2024 Honda BR-V is a 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline mill that can produce up to 119 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque. Power is sent to its front wheels through a CVT.
Honda BR-V Chassis
The second generation Honda BR-V shares a platform with the Amaze and WR-V which are currently sold in Indonesia.
For its front, it uses a MacPherson strut, and its rear gets a torsion beam suspension. It then gets front disc brakes, rear drum brakes, and a hand-operated manual parking brake.
Honda BR-V Colors
Available colors for the 2024 Honda BR-V include Crystal Black Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Meteoroid Gray Metallic, Premium Opal White Silver Pearl, and Taffeta White.
The 2024 Honda BR-V is up-to-par against many of its MPV rivals. In fact, it beats out several others since it has a good collection of advanced safety features. It also sits in the middle of the pack when power is concerned.
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Honda BR-V FAQs
1. Is the Honda BR-V available in CVT transmission?
Yes, the Honda BR-V is exclusively available as a CVT variant in the Philippine market.
2. What type of car is the Honda BR-V?
The Honda BR-V has a beefy and bold exterior of a crossover yet technically, it is an MPV.
3. Is the Honda BR-V fuel efficient?
The CVT makes the engine of the BR-V operate at the most efficient revolutions per minute. In addition, thanks to the Honda Earth Dreams technology, this Honda vehicle not only is fuel-efficient but also environment-friendly because of its low emissions.
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