In September, the Department of Energy (DOE) carried out a fuel-economy test over a 155km run, mainly through the Tarlac–Pangasinan–La Union Expressway (TPLEX).
The event included around 70 passenger cars, with internal combustion engines, hybrids, and fully electric vehicles in the mix. At the end of the run, the Honda Civic RS e:HEV stood out with an impressive 30.12km/L return. Its stablemate, the HR-V RS e:HEV crossover, also produced an efficient 28.08km/L.
Previous fuel economy runs from other sponsors had the hybrid Civic pegged at 24.2km/L, and 23.8km/L for the electrified HR-V. It looks like Honda’s e:HEV hybrid system continues to improve under various testing conditions.
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Those convinced by these numbers can pick up a brand-new Civic and HR-V with a P100,000 cash discount from Honda Cars Philippines. The CR-V RS e:HEV, along with other popular Honda models, is also on offer with discounts. The Japanese carmaker is even throwing in up to two months of free amortization under select payment terms.
Buyers have until December 31, 2025, to avail of these deals and discounts.
Notably, the Civic RS e:HEV achieved its improved fuel efficiency after winning Car of the Year at the 2025 Top Gear Philippines Magazine Car of the Year Awards. Check it out here in case you missed it.
