After previewing it at the 8th Philippine International Motor Show last September and opening reservation books last October, Honda Cars Philippines has finally launched the all-new, second-generation 2023 BR-V for the Philippine market.
Designed to marry the aesthetic elements of an SUV with the true utility of an MPV, the all-new BR-V rides on a new platform with a stretched wheelbase and bumped up exterior dimensions. Not only does this add more interior room, particularly in the second and third rows, but it gives the sub-compact SUV a stronger, sportier stance.
Powering the 2023 BR-V is a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder with i-VTEC. Now with a double overhead cam design, this engine produces 121 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 145 Nm of torque at 4,300 rpm. This is mated to a 6-speed manual for the sole S MT variant and a CVT for the rest. The VX adds the convenience of paddle shifters too.
The BR-V features Honda’s trademark solid wing face. Standard across the line are LED headlights and rear LED taillights with lightguides. The S CVT upward also get LED fog lights larger alloy wheels (17 inches), and a shark fin antenna. The S and V/VX grades are further differentiated by the finish on its grille (black versus gloss black), skid garnish (black versus silver), and door handles (body-color versus chrome).
Inside, the BR-V now features a height-adjustable driver’s seat. Together with its tilt-adjustable steering column, allows it to accommodate a larger range of body types. A front center arm rest with a console box adds to the driver comfort as well. The second row slides, folds, and tumbles in a 60/40 split, while the third row collapses in a 50/50 split. More importantly, folding down the second and third results in a completely flat cargo hold thanks to an adjustable tonneau cover (V and VX).
Standard across all BR-V variants is a 7-inch touchscreen audio system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The S variants get four speakers, while both the V and VX gets two additional tweeters. In addition, the V and VX grades add smart keyless entry, leather seats, automatic climate control, and accessories sockets across all three rows. The VX benefits from additional grab handles and illuminated sun visors for both the driver and front passenger.
In terms of safety, the all-new BR-V gets four airbags, ABS with EBD, brake assist, stability control, hill start assist, and a reverse camera as standard. The V adds rear parking sensors, while the VX bumps up the airbag count to six while also adding Honda LaneWatch and the Honda SENSING safety suite. This gives it feature such as Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Auto High Beam (AHB), Collision Mitigation Braking (CMBS), Lane Keep Assist (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM), and Lane Departure Warning (LDW).
The 2023 Honda BR-V comes in a total of four variants:
- BR-V 1.5 S MT – P 1,090,000
- BR-V 1.5 S CVT – P 1,150,000
- BR-V 1.5 V CVT – P 1,295,000
- BR-V 1.5 VX CVT – P 1,390,000
- Premium Opal White Silver (new color; VX CVT and V CVT)
- Meteoroid Grey Metallic (new color; all variants)
- Crystal Black Pearl (V CVT and S CVT)
- Lunar Silver Metallic (all variants)
- Tafetta White (S CVT and S MT)
2023 Honda BR-V Specifications
2023 Honda BR-V Dimensions & Weights
2023 Honda BR-V Dimensions & Weights
- Overall Length: 4,490 mm
- Overall Width: 1,780 mm
- Overall Height: 1,651 mm (S MT), 1,685 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,700 mm
- Front / Rear Tread: 1,540 mm
- Ground Clearance: 207 mm
- Turning Radius: 5.3 m
- Curb Weight: 1,241 kg (S MT), 1,264 kg (S CVT), 1,291 kg (V), 1,298 kg (VX)
- Cargo Capacity (Behind 3rd Row): 244 liters
- Cargo Capacity (3rd Row Folded): 530 liters
- Cargo Capacity (2nd, 3rd Row Folded): 1,032 liters
- Seating Capacity: 7
- Drive System: Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine Type: 1.5L i-VTEC DOHC 4-Cylinder PGM-FI
- Engine Displacement: 1,498 cc
- Maximum Power: 121 PS @ 6,600 rpm
- Maximum Torque: 145 Nm @ 4,300 rpm
- Transmission: 6-speed MT (S MT), CVT
- Paddle Shifters: 1.5 VX
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 42 liters
- Recommended Fuel: Petrol, 91 RON
- Front Suspension: MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension: Torsion Beam
- Front Brakes: Ventilated Disc
- Rear Brakes: Drum
- Parking Brake: Hand Brake
- Gear Type: Rack & Pinion
- Power Steering: Electric Power Steering (EPS)
- Steering Wheel Material: Urethane (S), Leather (V, VX)
- Steering Wheel Controls: Mode, Volume, Channel
- Steering Wheel Adjustment: Tilt
- Eco-Coaching: Yes
- Full LED Headlights
- Auto-On/Off: VX
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- LED Fog Lights: S CVT, V, VX
- Door Mirror Integrated Side Turn Signal
- LED Taillight
- LED High-Mount Stop Light
- Front Grille: Black (S, V), Gloss Black (VX)
- Bumper Skid Garnish: Black (S), Silver (V, VX)
- Door Handles: Body-Color (S), Chrome (V, VX)
- Side Sill Garnish: Black (S), Silver Paint (V, VX)
- Body Color Side Mirror w/ Power Adjust
- Power Folding Side Mirror (V, VX)
- Front Intermittent Wiper w/ Washer
- Rear Windshield Defogger
- Rear Wiper w/ Washer
- Antenna: Micro Pole (S MT), Shark Fin (S CVT, V, VX)
- Roof Rail
- Wheels: 16x7 J Steel (S MT), 17x7 J Alloy (S CVT, V, VX)
- Tire Size: 215/60R16 (S MT), 215/55R17 (S CVT, V, VX)
- Spare Tire: 215/60R16
- One-Push Start System: S CVT, V, VX
- Smart Entry Keyless Entry: V, VX
- 7-inch Touchscreen Audio w/ Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- USB Type A x 2, Bluetooth
- Speakers: 4 (S), 6 (V, VX)
- Digital Display Air Conditioning: Manual (S), Automatic (V, VX)
- Rear Ventilation System
- Panel Garnish: Black (S MT), Silver (S CVT, V), Piano Black/Silver (VX)
- Inner Door Handle: Black (S MT), Metallic (S CVT, V, VX)
- Door Panel Arm Rest: Interior Color (S), Leather (V, VX)
- Accessory Socket: 1st & 2nd Row (S), All Rows (V, VX)
- Day/Night Rear View Mirror
- Power Windows w/ Driver Auto Up/Down
- Map Light: V, VX
- Grab Handles: 3 (S, V), 6 (VX)
- Coat Hanger: V, VX
- Shift Knob Material: Urethane (S), Leather (V, VX)
- Seat Back Pocket: Front Passenger Seat, Driver & Front Passenger Seat (V, VX)
- Sun Visor w/ Lid & Illumination: VX
- Front Seat: w/ Height Adjuster
- Second Row: One-Touch Tumble, 60/40 Split
- Third Row: Dive Down Mechanism, 50/50 Split
- Seat Material: High-Grade Fabric (S), Leather (V, VX)
- Arm Rest: Fabric (S CVT), Leather (V, VX)
- 2nd Row Arm Rest: V, VX
- Remote Engine Start: S CVT, V, VX
- Walk Away Auto Lock: V, VX
- Speed Sensing Door Locks
- Airbags: 4 (S, V), 6 (VX)
- Honda LaneWatch: VX
- Reverse Camera w/ Guidelines
- Rear Parking Sensors: V, VX
- Seat Belts: 3-pt ELR x 7
- Seat Belt Reminder: Driver & Front Passenger
- ABS with EBD
- Vehicle Stability Assist
- Hill Start Assist
- Security Alarm w/ Immobilizer
- Emergency Stop Signal
- ISOFIX Child Seat Anchor
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC): VX
- Auto High Beam (AHB): VX
- Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS): VX
- Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS): VX
- Road Departure Mitigation (RDM): VX
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW): VX
oh it's actually cheaper (except the TOTL) :D than the initial pricing, not by much though but still... the S A/T though is 40k cheaper than initial pricing
ReplyDeleteI'm guessing the additional airbags for S and V are just side airbags, not side curtain. But most do get full LED of everything, that's cool, a bit sad though that only the TOTL gets Honda Sensing.
Also hurray for physical buttons for the infotainment, the capacitative ones from the current BRV is a beech to use especially when the car's moving lol....
also that meteoroid gray looks so good on the BRV, like seriously,....
DeleteVery good pricing..S and VX variants are gonna sell very well.
ReplyDeleteVX for 1.4M, sure dude. 🤡
DeleteNot all people would buy the VX SENSING variant 🤣
DeleteYou just said that both the S *and* VX would sell very well. HCPI's own stats say otherwise.
DeleteGreat to see the rims of the S CVT is similar to the ones used in VX..It'll sell very well for sure.
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