Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) launched the 2023 BR-V one year after the unveiling of the next-gen model in Indonesia.
2023 Honda BR-V
The 2023 Honda BR-V is entering the local MPV segment that is joined by new or reworked models including the Hyundai Stargazer, Nissan Livina, and facelifted Mitsubishi Xpander. With tight competition, let’s see how the all-new BR-V stacks up by looking at the features available in its four variants: S MT, S CVT, V CVT, and VX CVT Honda Sensing.
Exterior
Coming in with larger dimensions, the Honda BR-V gets a handful of standard features including full LED headlights, LED daytime running lights (DRLs), LED turn signals, and LED taillights with an LED high-mount stop lamp. The base 1.5 S MT has 16-inch steel wheels, while the rest benefit from a set of 17-inch alloy wheels.
It boasts an SUV design
The design gives off more of an SUV styling as compared to the outgoing model that unmistakably looks like an MPV. Depending on the variant, the vehicle can be finished in either Crystal Black Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Meteoroid Gray Metallic, Premium Opal White Silver Pearl, or Taffeta White.
Interior
Inside, the BR-V S MT and S CVT have a keyless entry system, manual air conditioning system, urethane shift knob, and high-grade fabric seats. As for the higher-end variants, the V and VX Honda Sensing, they get a smart entry system, automatic air conditioning system, and an interior predominated by leather including the seats.
Interior of the Honda BR-V
The interior also hosts standard features such as the 7-inch infotainment touchscreen. To keep passengers connected on the go, the 7-inch touchscreen head unit supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as Bluetooth. Other standard bits include two cup holders, six bottle holders, and a 7-seating configuration that features One-Touch Tumble for the second row and Dive Down Mechanism for the rearmost seats .
Tech & Safety
In terms of safety, the 2023 Honda BR-V comes standard with front dual SRS airbags, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), Hill Start Assist (HSA), a reverse camera with guidelines, immobilizer, ISOFIX child seat anchors, and speed sensing door locks. The top-spec VX trim also gets the Honda LaneWatch tech.
The next-gen BR-V is equipped with ADAS
But what’s not standard is the use of the Japanese automaker’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) called Honda Sensing. You have to opt for the top-of-the-line BR-V VX variant to get this. Here is the list of features in the aforementioned safety tech system:
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Auto High Beam (AHB)
- Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
- Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS)
- Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lead Car Departure Notification System (LCDN)
Engine & Powertrain
Powering the next-gen Honda BR-V is a 1.5-liter i-VTEC DOHC inline-4 gasoline engine, which comes standard across all four of the model’s variants. If the power unit sounds familiar to you, that’s because it is the same one found in BR-V’s subcompact sedan sibling, the City.
1.5-liter i-VTEC engine
The engine is capable of generating 119 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque. Only the base BR-V S variant gets a 6-speed manual transmission as the rest use a continuously variable transmission (CVT). In a recent fuel eco test run done in partnership with the Automobile Association of the Philippines (AAP), the new MPV achieved 24.7 km/l for the 1.5 V CVT variant.
Price
For your reference, see the list of prices for the 2023 Honda BR-V as per HCPI:
- BR-V 1.5 S MT – Php 1,090,000
- BR-V 1.5 S CVT – Php 1,150,000
- BR-V 1.5 V CVT – Php 1,295,000
- BR-V 1.5 VX CVT Honda Sensing – Php 1,390,000
Units in Premium Opal White Silver Pearl will entail an additional Php 20,000 premium.
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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.
₱ 1,090,000 - ₱ 1,390,000
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