All-new Honda BR-V to make PH debut on November 21 

Updated Oct 18, 2022 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

HCPI dealers are now accepting reservations.  

The next-generation Honda BR-V will be officially unveiled for the Philippine market on November 21, 2022. This was confirmed in an announcement by Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) on its Facebook page.

Honda BR-V 2022 PIMS

It won't be long before the all-new Honda BR-V is officially available in our market

According to the automaker, the second-generation BR-V earned a favorable reception from attendees of the 8th Philippine International Motor Show, where it was exclusively previewed. So far, the new BR-V is currently available in the ASEAN region, with Indonesia and Thailand having four and two trim levels, respectively.

The latest iteration of Honda’s subcompact crossover now sports a more SUV-inspired design. It continues to offer accommodations for up to seven occupants across three seating rows. While the model comes with smart entry, walk-away automatic door locks, and remote engine starting in other markets, no word is out on whether these features will make it to the Philippine release.

All-new Honda BR-V Modulo accessories

There's no word yet from HCPI on whether official accessories will be offered on the Philippine version     

Powering the new BR-V is a 1.5-liter DOHC i-VTEC gasoline engine that delivers 119 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque. The model will bring a handful of firsts to the Philippine market, including manual seat height adjustment and an adjustable steering wheel across all variants. It will also debut a manual transmission option as an alternative to the continuously variable transmission on offer.

The all-new Honda BR-V will be available in the following variants and colors: 

  • All-new Honda BR-V 1.5 S MT (Tafetta White, Lunar Silver Metallic, Meteoroid Grey Metallic)
  • All-new Honda BR-V 1.5 S CVT (Crystal Black Pearl, Tafetta White, Lunar Silver Metallic, Meteoroid Grey Metallic)
  • All-new Honda BR-V 1.5 V CVT (Crystal Black Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Meteoroid Grey Metallic, Premium Opal White Silver)
  • All-new Honda BR-V 1.5 VX CVT (Lunar Silver Metallic, Meteoroid Grey Metallic, Premium Opal White Silver)

HCPI has yet to confirm tentative pricing for the new BR-V, but all 37 dealerships across the country are already accepting reservations beginning October 17. 

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Know more about Honda BR-V 2024

Honda BR-V

The 2023 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, V CVT priced at Php 1,300,000, the S CVT which has a price tag of Php 1,190,000, and the entry-level S MT priced at Php 1,100,000. 

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, Mitsubishi Xpander, among others.  

₱ 1,058,000 - ₱ 1,390,000

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Joseph holds a degree in Journalism from the University of the Philippines Diliman and has been writing professionally since 1999. He has written episodes for CNN Philippines' motoring show Drive, and has worked on corporate projects for MG Philippines and Pilipinas Shell. Aside from being Philkotse.com’s Content Lead, he also writes content for numerous car dealerships in the U.S., spanning multiple brands such as Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Maserati, among others.

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