Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) announces its participation at this year’s Auto Focus Test Drive Festival.
Honda BR-V
The Auto Focus Test Drive Festival is considered to be the biggest outdoor test drive event in the country, bringing various automakers including Honda.
Over at the Japanese automaker’s booth, visitors can check out the City subcompact sedan, the Civic compact sedan, the Brio hatchback, and the HR-V subcompact crossover.
One of HCPI’s latest additions to the lineup, the next-generation BR-V, will also join the fray. It is a 7-seater MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) that now features a more SUV-like appearance. Under the hood is a 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine also found in the City and HR-V, making 119 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque.
Honda Civic
Eventgoers can also experience the brand’s Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), which is available in the Civic, BR-V, and HR-V. This equipment comes with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS), and Lead Car Departure Notification System (LCDN), among others.
“Filipino customers, for many years now, have proven the safety, superior value, efficiency, and reliability of their Honda. And Honda will continue to design and improve our vehicle in a way that will give our customers more joy and confidence in their decision to choose us,” said HCPI President Rie Miyake.
“This is why we look forward to participating in events such as the Auto Focus Summer Test Drive Festival where we have more opportunities for the motoring public to experience the advanced technology, safety, driving feel, and comfort of our models,” added Miyake.
Honda is joining the 2023 Auto Focus Test Drive Festival
The 2023 Auto Focus Test Drive Festival will run from May 4 to 7 at the MOA Concert Grounds. It will be open to the public for free from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Apart from Honda, the test drive event will be joined by Ford, GAC Motor, Great Wall Motor (GWM), Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, and WM Motor.
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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.
Honda BR-V Pros & Cons
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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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