No extra zeroes—just P35
We’re not counting on it coming here, though
One could say that having a Honda HR-V is like having a slice of Japanese motoring. Known as the Vezel in its home market, the HR-V is one of Honda's best-sellers there, and you'll pretty much spot
Wagons, ho
The past decade has been turbulent for Honda. The market's tectonic shift to crossovers has killed off the Civic and Jazz in several markets, while Honda's delayed EV push has left it with nothing but joint developments with Dongfeng and
by Niky Tamayo
Various deals and discounts on other variants and models are also available
If you're eyeing a brand-new vehicle anytime soon, you might want to check out Honda Cars Philippines' offerings for the month of September. The Japanese carmaker has deals and discounts across the lineup.Headlining the promo is the Honda BR-
Out with the turbo, in with the hybrid
The Honda HR-V is currently in its third generation, and it has been one of the carmaker's most promising nameplates since its debut. Its turbocharged powertrain offers a more spirited option in the subcompact-crossover segment, making it especially appealing
We recently drove this and the hybrid Civic and CR-V to Baguio City
The third-generation HR-V has been a steady performer for Honda Cars Philippines ever since it arrived in our market. The subcompact crossover has proven to be a practical choice for Filipino car buyers, be it the turbo and non-turbo
It’s even better equipped now
In case you missed in, details of the new Honda HR-V have finally been made public on Sunday, March 9, 2025. But while we've seen it before in the metal, we can finally tell you what each of the variants
The turbo models are gone, too
Way back in January 20, the new Honda HR-V was previewed. While we saw the crossover in the metal, not much was mentioned about specs or pricing. But after a month and a half of waiting, the company has finally revealed
We compare it to the Toyota Corolla Cross and the Honda HR-V
We recently reported that BYD Cars dominated the Philippine electrified vehicle market in 2024 with an impressive 82% share. The Chinese carmaker's Atto 3 compact crossover was the best-selling battery electric vehicle in the country with 1,062 units sold.
Honda’s subcompact crossover gets outfitted with hybrid power
Adaptability seems to be the Filipino driver's top priority when purchasing a new car. The checklist: a ride that can meet everyday driving needs, be game for adventures, and hopefully save a few pesos on fuel. There's more to life
Let’s run things down
Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) has finally previewed the facelifted HR-V, confirming the now-electrified subcompact crossover's imminent arrival.Naturally, you guys might be wondering: What exactly is new with this facelift? Today was just still a preview, but that's
Honda continues to electrify its lineup
Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) is off to a busy start this year. To open 2025, the carmaker has now previewed the facelifted HR-V. And yes, the preview includes the hybrid version.The updated model was unveiled back in March last year
We’re keeping our fingers crossed
2024 was filled with groundbreaking launches, and we reckon that it'll be more of the same in 2025. Disruptors are keen to shake up the local market even further, while legacy automakers are throwing the gauntlet in tech and electrification.If
A taste of Japan on wheels
We at TopGear Philippines love going to Japan. Whether it's for work or vacation, we enjoy spending our time there. Aside from the sights and sounds, car spotting is also one of our favorite things to do when we're in
Our relaunched Wrong Car/Right Car is back for episode two!
Remember Wrong Car/Right Car? If you've been following Top Gear Philippines since our magazine days, then you probably do. We relaunched this old-but-gold segment last year. After a lot of waiting, we finally found another potential car buyer
PH launch when?
Back in September, Honda showed the first photos of the Southeast Asian version of its subcompact crossover, the HR-V. At the time details were scare, but at least the Japanese automaker showed full photos of it.Now, it has made its
Excited?
Back in March, Honda pulled the covers off the facelifted Vezel in Japan. Most of us know that subcompact crossover as the HR-V, and we reckoned that it would only be a matter of time before we saw HR-V badges
Now is a good time to buy
The Honda Civic is a sedan that we enjoy having around in the Top Gear office. For us, it's still the sedan to get for those who want a blend of sportiness and comfort. Some of us will go as far
We likey
Honda's participation at the 2024 Bangkok Auto Salon hasn't gone unnoticed. In this year's running of the show, the company unveiled a slew of sportier variants of its bread and butter models.But among all of those on display,
Choose your style
The updates made to the Honda HR-V have been relatively subtle. However, the company is going all out when it comes to accessories and personalization.The HR-V is known as the Vezel in its home market of Japan, where Honda
It’s a pretty subtle update
Believe it or not, the Honda HR-V in its current form is already three years old. First introduced as the second-generation Vezel in Japan, it was released in other parts of the world shortly thereafter.Given Honda's product cycles,
