Honda has a mission of reducing car accidents involving its car models down to zero by 2050. This is evident from the local lineup of vehicles, the majority of which are equipped with the Honda Sensing driver-assistive suite of technologies.
The Honda models equipped with Honda Sensing
The current list of Honda cars in the Philippines that come with Honda Sensing includes the all-new Honda BR-V, Civic, CR-V (S and SX variants), and the all-new HR-V.
By being kitted out with Honda Sensing, these cars can increase the driver’s awareness of the road. Plus, it can also help one avoid a collision, reduce the severity of an accident, and even help alleviate driver fatigue.
These capabilities in cars might be of particular importance during the Christmas season. That’s because traffic is said to become heavier at this time, plus most will be traveling with family members to go shopping, or to go on out-of-town trips.
So how does the Honda Sensing keep one safe? Let’s go over its components one by one.
Adaptive Cruise Control
Honda’s adaptive cruise control is a powerful traveling tool that can automatically brake and slow down or accelerate the car. This depends on how far away or how near the Honda vehicle is to the car it is following.
The all-new BR-V is the latest Honda PH car that comes with Honda Sensing
With its low-speed follow function, it is also designed to be usable in slow traffic situations. This thus aids in reducing driver fatigue, making drives more comfortable.
Lead Car Departure Warning
Making city driving even more convenient is Honda’s lead car departure warning that’s currently available on the Civic, HR-V, and BR-V. It alerts the driver whenever the car up front has moved, thus making the driver more aware of the right time to move forward as well.
Lane Keeping and Lane Departure Warning
Also included in the Honda Sensing suite is the ability to keep the car inside a lane via its lane-keep assist system. It does this automatically but gently by steering itself to stay in the center of a lane.
This also helps in reducing driver fatigue, since giving minute inputs just to keep a car center on the highway can be tiring for long periods of time.
Honda cars equipped with Honda sensing are also capable of warning the driver if the car is veering away from a lane.
This safety suite is standard on the Civic variant lineup
Road Departure Mitigation
But if the car senses that one is traveling in such a way that it's leaving the road, then it is also capable of avoiding an accident by steering back into the said road. This helps in avoiding collisions with objects situated on the side of a thoroughfare. Parked cars and other objects on the side of the road after all are all too common in the Philippines.
Collision Mitigation Braking System
Speaking of collisions, the listed Honda models are likewise capable of avoiding frontal crashes. This is thanks to its collision mitigation braking system. Specifically, this technology can apply the brakes autonomously when the car detects that the car is about to crash or reduce the damage caused by a crash.
Simultaneously working with the autonomous braking is an audible warning whenever a possible frontal collision is detected.
These make for a safer driving experience, and it can even detect slow-speed potential fender benders in slow to moderate traffic as well.
It is also present on both the V Turbo and S variants of the HR-V
Auto High-Beam
Last but not least is Honda’s auto high-beam system. This tool automatically lowers the high beam setting of a Honda vehicle’s headlights whenever it detects upcoming vehicles. This eliminates the need to manually toggle the high beams, which again contributes to more driver convenience. Plus, it's polite not to blind fellow road users with your LEDs, right?
Those are the components and capabilities of the Honda Sensing Suite in a nutshell. Paired with the usual standard safety features, they can make for a certifiably safe ride, especially during the holiday traffic rush.
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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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