Two of Honda’s latest models have performed well when it comes to overall vehicle safety. The all-new Honda HR-V, and the next-gen BR-V have scored a five-star safety rating from the New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asia (ASEAN NCAP).
All-new Honda HR-V RS debuts at the 2022 Philippine International Motor Show
The all-new Honda HR-V achieved a total weighted score of 81.38 points in the ASEAN NCAP’s vehicle assessment. Honda’s five-seater crossover scored 28 out of 32 in Adult Occupancy Protection (AOP), which translates to a weighted score of 35 points. When it comes to Child Occupant Protection (COP), the Honda HR-V scored 45.43 out of 51, yielding a weighted score of 17.81 points.
In the Safety Assist (SA) category, the HR-V posted 19.50 out of 21, getting a weighted score of 18.57. Meanwhile, it scored 8 out of 16 in the Motorcyclist Safety (MS) category, which translates to a weighted score of 10 points.
By achieving a weighted score of 81.38 points, the all-new Honda HR-V is eligible to be given a five-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating.
It is worth noting that the Honda HR-V tested by the ASEAN NCAP is equipped with six airbags. To put things in perspective, the Honda HR-V variants launched in the Philippines last April 2022 are equipped with four airbags. However, the recently launched Honda HR-V RS Turbo at the 2022 Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) comes with six airbags.
Aside from the HR-V, the next-generation Honda BR-V also managed to get a five-star safety rating from the ASEAN NCAP.
Next-gen Honda BR-V previewed at the recently held PIMS
The seven-seater Honda BR-V accumulated a total weighted score of 77.02 points. It scored 26.98 out of 32 in AOP, which translates to a weighted score of 33.72. The BR-V then achieved 44.53 out of 51 in COP, yielding a weighted score of 17.46.
In terms of the SA category, the next-gen Honda BR-V got 16.50 out of 21, posting a weighted score of 15.71. For the MS category, the BR-V scored 8.10 out of 16, translating to a weighted score of 10.13.
The next-gen seven-seater Honda BR-V achieved a weighted score of 77.02 points, making it eligible to be given a five-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating. Of note, the Honda BR-V tested by the ASEAN NCAP comes with six airbags.
The next-gen BR-V has yet to make its Philippine debut. Although, Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) has already previewed the all-new BR-V at the recently concluded PIMS. HCPI has yet to share further details as to when will be the actual local launch of the BR-V.
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Know more about Honda HR-V 2024
The 2024 Honda HR-V is a subcompact crossover. In the Philippine market, it has two variants. The top-spec RS Turbo CVT is priced at Php 1,759,000. The mid-spec trim meanwhile, is the HR-V V Turbo CVT and it is priced at Php 1,649,000. The entry-level HR-V S CVT meanwhile is priced at Php 1,389,000.
For engines, the HR-V V Turbo and the RS Turbo use a 1.5-liter engine capable of making 174 horsepower and 240 Nm of torque. The HR-V S also uses a 1.5-liter mill, but it is naturally aspirated. In turn, its output is rated at 119 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque. All three trims use a continuously variable transmission sending power to its front wheels.
Size-wise, the HR-V V and RS are 4,385mm long, while the HR-V S is 4,330mm long. All three come with a width of 1,790mm, and a height of 1,590mm. Both also have a wheelbase length of 2,610mm. The top-spec V gets a ground clearance of 181mm, whereas the HR-V S has more at 196mm.
Locally, the HR-V competes against the likes of the Mazda CX-3, Hyundai Kona, Subaru XV, Toyota Corolla Cross, Ford Territory, among others.
Honda HR-V Launch
Back in June 2015, the Honda HR-V was launched in the Philippines. To complement Honda's compact crossover - the CR-V, they introduced the Honda HR-V, their company's subcompact crossover to the country's market. On August 23, 2018, the facelifted crossover was launched that includes an updated lighting system up front and rear part, a new RS trim level that brings a blacked-out grille together with new 2-tone wheels.
In 2022, Honda Cars Philippines Inc. brought in the third generation model for the local market. It is offered in two different variants. There's the top-spec HR-V V Turbo, and the entry-level HR-V S. Later at the 2022 PIMS in September, the RS Turbo was unveiled.
Honda HR-V Exterior
On the outside, the top-spec HR-V RS, HR-V V, and the entry-level HR-V S are all equipped with LED headlamps, LED taillights, and LED fog lamps. The HR-V V and RS variant then gets auto-folding side mirrors, a sportier bumper set, and a sportier-looking spoiler. The RS is the only variant that comes with sequential turn signal indicators.
Both the V and the S ride on a set of 17-inch wheels, while the RS gets a larger 18-inch set.
Honda HR-V Interior
The 2024 HR-V can seat up to five. Its occupants are then kept comfortable with an automatic air-conditioning system with rear vents. The top-spec trim in particular ups the premium feel of the model with an auto-dimming rearview mirror, leather upholstery, as well as a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.
Rearwards, both trims get a 60:40 split-type ULT seat. It shares this feature with the City Hatchback, so it also gets long-mode and tall-mode seat configurations.
Technology & Safety Features
All HR-V trims for the Philippines come standard with the Honda Sensing Safety suite. This means that all are kitted out with adaptive cruise control, low speed follow, collision mitigation braking, lane keep assist, road departure assist, auto high beams, and lead car departure notification.
The HR-V RS, HR-V V, and HR-V S also get anti-lock braking with electronic brake force distribution, hill-descent, and hill-start assist, ISOFIX child seat anchors, stability control, speed sensing door locks, a reverse camera, among other features.
Entertainment is then handled by an eight-inch touchscreen, which for both trims gets a six-piece speaker system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB connectivity, and audio streaming. The top-spec HR-V RS and the V do get a wireless smartphone charger which isn’t present on the HR-V S.
Platform & Chassis
The all-new 2024 Honda HR-V uses the Honda Global Small Car platform. Like its predecessor though, the Philippine-spec version retains a front-engine/front-wheel-drive layout.
For suspensions, it uses a MacPherson strut for the front and an axle-type suspension for the rear. Braking for this model is then handled by disc brakes for all four wheels, and it also uses an electronic parking brake with an auto-hold function.
Engine & Drivetrain
Powering the top-spec HR-V RS and the mid-spec V is a turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine that can output 174 horsepower and 240 Nm of torque. Meanwhile, the entry-level HR-V S uses a naturally aspirated inline-4 that is good for 119 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque.
Regardless of configuration, the HR-V comes standard with a continuously variable transmission with a paddle shifter manual mode.
Only the top-spec RS and the V get a sports driving mode, though all HR-V trims have access to a normal mode and economy mode.
For the Philippines, the all-new 2024 Honda HR-V can come in six different colors. These are Red Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl, Ignite Red, Premium Opal White Silver Pearl, Platinum White Pearl, and Meteoroid Grey.
In terms of on-board features and safety features, the new 2024 HR-V is now on-par with most of its competitors. The turbocharged variant in particular also ranks as among the most powerful models within its segment and price range.
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Honda HR-V Q&A
1. Which one is cheaper: the Honda HR-V or the Honda CR-V?
Honda HR-V is. The highest price of HR-V is Php1,759,000 meanwhile CR-V price is Php 2,100,000 - 2,610,000.
2. Is the Honda HR-V a reliable car?
Yes, it is. The Reliability Rating of this car is 5/5 and the HR-V also ranks 1st out of 7 for subcompact SUVs.
3. What does the HR-V stand for on Honda?
HR-V means High-Rider Revolutionary Vehicle.
4. How many variants of the Honda HR-V are sold in the Philippines?
The HR-V Philippines has 3 variants: The HR-V RS (Php 1,759,000), HR-V V Turbo CVT (Php 1,649,000), and HR-V S CVT (Php 1,389,000).
₱ 1,389,000 - ₱ 1,739,000
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