The All-New Honda HR-V enters the Philippines with VTEC Turbo Engine and Honda SENSING |
The All-New Honda HR-V made its Philippine debut carrying exciting upgrades that'll surely "Heighten your Senses." Overall, it reflects the identity of a subcompact crossover given its sleek, premium and sporty design, fun-to-drive performance, and generous space which translates to a comfortable and dynamic lifestyle.
Globally, Honda sold 3.5 million HR-V units as of December 2021, and in the Philippines, its predecessor attained sales of more than 7,000 units since it came in 2015. Today, the All-New Honda HR-V is ready to create a new phenomenon again in the automotive industry by offering new premium value for customers. Its launch event was held at The Blue Leaf Events Pavilion Taguig and simultaneously at Honda Cars Cebu, and was also streamed on Honda Cars Philippines, Inc.'s (HCPI) official Facebook page.
The Philippine-spec All-New Honda HR-V will have two engine options. Namely, a 1.5L DOHC i-VTEC engine for the base S CVT Honda SENSING, producing 121 PS and 145 Nm of torque. While the V Turbo CVT Honda SENSING variant, on the other hand, features a 1.5-liter VTEC Turbo engine, making it the first-ever turbo-powered HR-V. The said engine puts out a mighty 177 PS and 240 Nm of torque. Both mills are then paired with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) for an efficient and refined driving experience
In pursuit of Honda's global goal to realize zero traffic collision fatalities by 2050, the All-New HR-V comes standard with Honda SENSING, and making it among HCPI's Honda SENSING line of vehicles. This provides comprehensive protection for drivers and passengers by giving warnings and automatically taking actions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Pricing starts at PHP 1,250,000 for the HR-V S CVT Honda SENSING, while the range-topping V Turbo CVT Honda SENSING retails at PHP 1,598,000.