The competition within the seven-seater vehicle market has been heating up with Toyota Philippines drawing first blood as it officially launched the all-new Avanza, and the 2022 Veloz. Mitsubishi is also joining the seven-seater battle royale with the pre-selling period of the facelifted Xpander.
All-new Honda BR-V [Photo: Honda Indonesia]
Toyota and Mitsubishi have been going at it for a while now, which makes you wonder as to when will Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) enter the slugfest. HCPI’s challenger in the seven-seater MPV segment has already hung up the gloves last year as the Mobilio was officially axed from its model lineup.
This leaves the BR-V as the only seven-seater vehicle in HCPI’s lineup that could rival the likes of the Avanza, Veloz, and Xpander. While its rivals are already launched, and about to be launched in the local market, HCPI has yet to introduce the all-new BR-V.
The all-new Honda BR-V looks more composed than its predecessor [Photo: Honda Indonesia]
The all-new Honda BR-V is already available in Indonesia with the top-spec trim integrated with Honda Sensing driver-assistive tech. That said, it goes in line with HCPI’s previous statement that the upcoming Honda models for the Philippine market will have the said driver-assistive tech.
During the launch of the 2022 Honda HR-V, Philkotse.com asked HCPI General Manager Atty. Louie Soriano as to when will the all-new BR-V arrive in the Philippines. Soriano was tight-lipped on the matter.
But it’s obvious that HCPI will be introducing the all-new BR-V considering that it is currently the only challenger the car brand has against the likes of the Avanza, Veloz, Xpander, among others. The question now is when will HCPI launch it.
Interior of the all-new Honda BR-V [Photo: Honda Indonesia]
The Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) is reportedly making its comeback this year. This auto show is usually held biennial during the month of September. Could HCPI launch the all-new BR-V at PIMS? It could be since it was also during PIMS when HCPI first debuted the seven-seater BR-V in the Philippines, which was back in 2016. But then again, nothing is official as of this writing.
That said, are you waiting and looking forward to the launch of the all-new Honda BR-V in the Philippines? Cast your vote now in Philkotse’s Poll of the Week.
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.
₱ 1,090,000 - ₱ 1,390,000
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