Going on an out-of-town road trip is common among Filipinos. Be it for trips, whether to visit relatives or just to chill and relax on the beach, it is our preference to travel in a seven-seater vehicle together with friends or family. Honda, of course, is one company that knows this, and so recently, it has shared with us six reasons why the BR-V is ideal for road trips.
The Honda BR-V
1. The Honda BR-V has plenty of room
First off, the Honda BR-V offers the very same reason why seven-seater models are popular in the country in the first place: it has plenty of cabin space. From the front cabin to the third-row seating, it promises plenty of elbow room and legroom.
And even with just the third row folded down, it can already fit in up to 470-liters of cargo. Fold the second row though, and you get up to 520-liters.
2. Capable infotainment system
Second, the Honda BR-V comes kitted out with a seven-inch touchscreen. On the top-spec V variant, this comes standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also has Bluetooth connectivity, Audio Streaming, as well as USB connectivity.
The BR-V's front cabin
3. Safety-packed
As a family-oriented vehicle, Honda made sure to make the BR-V's safety kit as comprehensive as possible.
For that matter, it gets dual front airbags, anti-lock braking with electronic brake-force distribution, auto door locks, a reverse camera, ISOFIX child seat anchors, a car alarm and engine immobilizer, as well as Honda’s G-Force Control (G-CON) chassis.
4. Proven powertrain
In being able to seat up to seven occupants, Honda also made care to give the BR-V a capable engine. Specifically, its 1.5-liter inline-4 mill can produce up to 118 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque. It is then paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
With that setup, Honda claims that it can return up to 22.58 km/liter of fuel economy. That of course is particularly useful considering fuel prices nowadays.
Its 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine
5. Travel in style
Of course, traveling in style is also on the mind of Filipino car buyers. To this end, the BR-V assumes an SUV-like exterior style. Beyond that though, it actually provides 201mm of ground clearance which enables it to tackle rough roads.
Also, it gets LED daytime running lamps, a pair of halogen projector headlamps, and a set of 16-inch alloy wheels.
6. Affordable acquisition
The Honda BR-V is also quite affordable considering what it offers as a vehicle. The entry-level BR-V S 1.5 CVT for starters, can be had for Php 1,048,000. The top-spec BR-V V 1.5 CVT meanwhile, can be had for Php 1,168,000.
A view of the BR-V's interior from its rear door
On top of that, the BR-V S 1.5 CVT for model year 2022 is currently offered with a Php 60,000 discount. This is then paired with a free 1-year Periodic Maintenance, which is packaged with 30 percent off on selected BR-V accessories.
Also, Honda Philippines promises affordable maintenance costs for the BR-V in the span of its lifetime. This means more room in the budget especially for out-of-town beach and camping trips.
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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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