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

It’s Sunday again, which means it’s time for the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup! You read this the day before Independence Day, which is the date when the Philippines was freed from the shackles of over three centuries of Spanish colonial rule (that was then followed by decades of additional colonial rule under the Americans and the Japanese). It’s also the rainy season now – strong showers are now hitting various parts of the country as a counterbalance to the searing heat in the first ha

When it comes to practical and affordable seven-seater MPVs, the most popular choices that come to mind are the all-new Honda BR-V and the soon-to-be-launched 2023 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross. This will surely make it difficult for buyers to choose which of the two they should get. But suppose the local spec 2023 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross is close to being kitted out like the one launched during last year’s 29th GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show. In that case, there’s a lot to look forward

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

Just one night's sleep separates us from the unveiling of an all-new small crossover from Honda. Tomorrow, November 2nd, the digital camouflage of the Honda SUV RS concept will be unraveled, and the production version of what is believed to be the next-generation Honda WR-V in that market will be introduced. The Honda WR-V nameplate isn't exactly new for markets such as Indonesia and India. In those countries, the WR-V is a hopped-up previous-generation Honda Jazz GK5. For the 2023 model, the de

They say don't buy a Honda because you'll waste your money on parts and maintenance. Buy a Mitsubishi or Toyota instead. While this is quite logical as some Honda clients would agree, Honda has made a workaround to keep their clients, and to attract potential ones as well, with a new PMS scheme that is more competitive than other manufacturers like Toyota or Mitsubishi. These two brands actually ask their clients to come in for their cars' PMS about 4 times a year. And if you drive long distance