Filipino car buyers who want seven seats and a Honda badge right now can turn to the highly competent Honda BR-V. That’s because the current-generation Honda CR-V will officially be replaced on Sept. 13, 2023. AutoFun Philippines was the first to report that the latest version of the venerable crossover would arrive this year with an all-new hybrid engine. However, this means that the top-spec CR-V’s economical turbodiesel engine and (rather tight) third-row seat will also bid farewell. But it s

The all-new 2024 Honda CR-V will officially launch in the Philippines on Sept. 13, 2023. AutoFun Philippines was the first to report that the venerable crossover would arrive this year with an all-new hybrid engine. This marks the local return of an electrified model in the Honda Cars Philippines lineup. The previous-generation model made waves locally for two reasons – an available, economical turbodiesel engine and a third row of seats. The former has gone the way of the dodo, while the latter

Crossovers are one of the hottest vehicles available in the global market today. Every brand's offerings target specific price points and niches in the segment. One of the latest brands to enter this lucrative market is Mitsubishi, with its new XForce crossover. While the vehicle is not yet available for the Philippine market, it has been launched in Indonesia, giving us a general idea of what to expect from the car when it makes its way to the Philippine market. It's a pre-launch spec showdown

The Honda BR-V is the Japanese brand’s answer to the affordable seven-seater SUV segment in the Philippines. It brings the latest design language from Honda, giving the vehicle a bold new exciting SUV look. The Honda BR-V has a broader front fascia with LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, and a new grille. On the inside, the Honda BR-V has a cabin layout similar to its Honda City sibling, with a minimalist look and a floating dashboard design. It also has a 7-inch infotainment system wit

Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) is banking heavily on the all-new Honda BR-V to deliver a four-fold increase in market share in 2023. The carmaker announced in a Nov. 21, 2022 press conference following the launch of the BR-V that it is looking to capture 20 percent of the small sport-utility vehicle (SUV) segment next year. “The current market share for the BR-V, we have five percent of the small SUV segment,” said HCPI general manager for sales Louie Soriano. “Remember, we were the first on

Hyundai Motor Philippines, Inc., the new exclusive distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the country is steadily regaining lost ground for the brand. After the recent introduction of new models in key market segments, it now announces an all-new entry that will surely rock the establishment. Today, October 19th, marks the start of pre-booking activities for the South Korean brand’s small MPV contender, the Hyundai Stargazer. HMPH has indicated that the core 1.5 GL variant will have a net price of P