Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is celebrating its 30th year in the market this month. To celebrate its milestone, HCPI is offering exclusive promos and cash discounts for the month of October. The company will also be giving away a free Brio to a lucky Honda car owner.
However, the thing that caught our attention the most was the announcement made by HCPI General Manager of Sales Division Atty. Louie Soriano during an online press conference. Soriano shared that HCPI will be launching two new models on October 22. He added that these new models will help HCPI meet its sales target for 2020.
Soriano didn’t confirm the two models to be launched by HCPI. But, if you look into HCPI’s current model lineup, you can spot three Honda vehicles that could possibly hint what we’re about to see in two weeks’ time. With that, here are the possible models that Honda PH will launch this month. Of note, these are just speculations, and we suggest that you take this news with a grain of salt.
The Honda City RS
One of the cars that HCPI could launch this month is the new Honda City. We pick the City as one of our guesses due to the convincing timeline. It made its debut in Thailand last November 2019, which gives us an indication that the new City might be one of the two new models that HCPI will launch this October.
Moreover, this could be the most ideal time to launch the new Honda City since the 2020 Vios is already in the Philippine market.
The second-gen Honda Brio Amaze looks stylish
Aside from the City, we’re guessing that HCPI could bring in the next-gen Honda Brio Amaze. The said vehicle has been in Honda’s local lineup for about six years now, which could suggest that we might see the new Amaze soon.
The second-gen Brio Amaze was introduced in 2018 and it comes with a more composed and stylish look. Of note, this four-door subcompact sedan is offered with a diesel engine in the Indian market.
Facelifted Honda CR-V
Lastly, we would like to include the Honda CR-V as part of our guesses. We think that the CR-V is one of the two models that HCPI will launch this month.
The reason for this assumption is that Thailand already has the facelifted Honda CR-V, the version that’s similar to the one offered in the US market. Aside from the fact that it’s already in Thailand, we’re thinking that launching the facelifted CR-V this month is good timing and favorable to the local market.
Why so? Well, launching the CR-V this October would mean that Filipino car buyers have more options to choose from in case they’re looking to purchase a midsize SUV because Toyota PH will also be introducing the new Fortuner this month.
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Know more about Honda City 2024
The 2024 Honda City is a subcompact sedan. In the Philippine market, its four variants are City E, City S, City V, and City RS—the prices for these range from Php 973,000 to Php 1,148,000.
Size-wise, the refreshed City for 2024 is 4,580mm long, 1,748mm wide, and 1,467mm in height. The RS trim is a bit longer at 4,589mm. All trims then get a wheelbase length of 2,600mm and a ground clearance of 134mm.
Under its hood is a 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine capable of making up to 119 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque. Power is then sent to its front wheels via a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
Locally, the Honda City competes against the Toyota Vios, Mitsubishi Mirage G4, Mazda3, Nissan Almera, Hyundai Accent, MG 5, etc.
Honda City Launch
The refreshed 2024 Honda City was introduced to the Philippine market on June 13, 2023. It was launched locally with four available variants: the E, S, V, and RS.
Of note, the 2024 model updates the seventh-generation GN model which was initially introduced back in 2019.
Honda City Exterior
On the outside, the Honda City’s top-spec trim gets LED headlamps and the stylish RS kit which provides a high gloss black finish for many of its parts. All come standard with LED daytime running lamps, and LED taillights.
The City then sits on a set of 16-inch alloys for the RS. The V and S meanwhile, gets 16-inch or 15-inch alloy wheels respectively. The S uses a set of 15-inch steel wheels.
Other equipment available to the City includes power-folding side mirrors, side mirror integrated signal lamps, a trunk lid switch, a trunk spoiler, and an automatic on/off for the headlamps.
Honda City Interior
The City can comfortably seat up to five occupants which are then kept cool by an automatic or manual climate control system depending on the trim. The RS gets more convenience features in the form of a rear seat armrest, and rear seat accessory ports. It also has more cupholders numbering 4.
The model’s top-spec trim likewise has the fanciest-looking interior. This is because it gets leather-clad seats, and RS trim finishes. Plenty of bits of the City RS cabin also get a red contrasting color.
For the driver, this Honda sedan gets a 4.2-inch TFT color meter, an analog gauge cluster, a urethane steering wheel, and a tilt and telescopic steering column.
Technology & Safety Features
Providing entertainment aboard the Honda City is an eight-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. For the RS, this display is linked to a total of eight speakers.
Safety for all City variants is handled by the Honda Sensing suite. This includes adaptive cruise control, emergency braking, lane keep assist, road departure warning, lane departure warning, auto high beams, and a lead car departure notification warning.
Standard safety equipment for this Honda model includes ISOFIX child seat anchors, anti-lock braking, stability control, speed-sensing door locks, and dual front airbags. Only the RS and V trims get a reverse camera. All variants get side airbags, but only the RS gets side curtain airbags.
Platform & Chassis
The Honda City uses a front-engine, front-wheel-drive chassis under the Honda Global Small Car Platform. Ride comfort is provided by McPherson struts for the front and a torsion beam suspension for the rear.
Braking for this model is provided by front discs and rear drums. It also uses a hand-operated manual parking brake.
Honda City Engine & Drivetrain
The 2024 City carries over the 1.5-liter found on the pre-facelift model. At maximum, this engine can churn out 119 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque. Power is sent to its wheels via a CVT.
Honda City Q&A
1. Does the Honda City come offered with a front-wheel drive option?
Yes, it does.
2. Which Honda City variant has a sunroof?
The sunroof is not available on any variants of the Honda City, even the top-spec model.
3. Is the Honda City a fuel-efficient sedan?
Yes. According to the fuel efficiency test result by the Department of Energy, the Honda City consumes roughly 26.02 km/l.
4. Is the Honda City Philippines a good car?
Definitely. The Honda City is considered one of the most exquisite handling cars in its segment. Moreover, it is backed with a comfortable ride quality thanks to its sorted suspension setup of independent MacPherson struts with a stabilizer up-front and an H-shaped torsion beam with a stabilizer at the back.
5. Is the Honda City classified as a sedan?
Yes. The Honda City is the entry of Honda Cars Philippines Inc. to the subcompact sedan segment in the Philippine market.
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