A rare glimpse at the design studio’s works
What a birthday gift, indeed
It may be a familiar shape now, but the Honda CR-V was more of a niche model when it was introduced in 1995. 30 years later, it's now Honda's best-selling model and effectively helped reshape the automotive landscape.
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-
A much-loved SUV pioneer
Crossovers and SUVs are commonplace these days. You can get a tiny one for not much money, or one that's a size of an ocean tanker with an equally impressive price tag. It's reached a point wherein the best-selling
That’s a pretty good deal
The CR-V RS e:HEV has been a big hit for Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI). It's a pretty good hybrid, after all. But it isn't always the best option for some car buyers, as it stickers for a hefty
Meanwhile, we’d like an RS AWD here
The off-roader package movement is going wild over in the US. Toyota has TRD Pro, Hyundai has XRT, Subaru has Wilderness, while Honda has Trailsport. At the moment, Honda's Trailsport series is available in the Pilot, Passport, and Ridgeline, but
Glamping, anyone?
It's hard to beat the CR-V when it comes to being an all-rounder. It's spacious, good on gas, loaded on features, and surprisingly good to drive. But Honda reckons that its popular crossover can also be a great
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
Plus other promos for the Honda BR-V and City
Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) is giving signs to anyone looking to purchase a brand-new Honda this month. Along with cash discounts, HCPI is also offering flexible payment terms with low down payment options on a few of its most popular vehicles.
by Billy Caluag
Are Honda customers embracing electrification?
One can say that the country is slowly but surely embracing electrification. Perhaps it's the incentives, but one can also say that hybrids and electric vehicles are more accessible than ever.At Honda Cars Philippines, the sales figures for 2024 indicate
And yes, the ‘new millennium’ was that long ago
For the non-gen-Z members of the Top Gear Philippines team, the year 2000 doesn't sound that long ago. But then our aching backs, receding hairlines, and vitamins and supplements reminded us that 25 years have passed since the new
There's a lot of electrification going on
Some call it a perk, but we call it a job. With loads of cars launched every year, we are duty bound to try them all out. Whether they're good or not, we're here to tell you what they&#
The BR-V and the CR-V also have some flexible financing options
The Honda City is still one of the most practical cars on the market today. Generation after generation, it's been the go-to sedan for a lot of drivers in the country. If the latest model has been on your radar,
by Billy Caluag
Deals on the City and CR-V are also available
Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) is wishing Filipinos a happy holiday season by offering a mountain of promos for its most popular models.Those in the market for their first cars or those in need of a reliable secondary vehicle have until November
by Billy Caluag
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
It’s simple and clever at the same time
There are a lot of hybrid systems out there, but most work in the same basic principle. But given that hybrid power is just taking off in the country, perhaps a quick explainer is in need.Enter Honda. Honda is one of
And the winner is…
Vehicle safety has come such a long way over the years. Stability control is practically standard is everything, and side airbags have become the norm, too. Back then, we were lucky enough to get side impact door beams.These days, however, the
Claimed range is 600km on one full tank of hydrogen
Aside from good old combustion engines, the current sixth-gen Honda CR-V also comes with the option of hybrid e:HEV and (elsewhere in the world, at least) plug-in e:PHEV powertrains. But the Japanese carmaker has just launched a
We test two of the market’s biggest hybrids
Leandre: These days, hybrids are starting to become all the rage. Thanks to Toyota, specifically, there's now an electrified offering for almost every popular segment in the market.The carmaker isn't going unrivaled in this regard, however, especially with the
Interesting choices here
A reader (who wishes to remain anonymous) recently sent me a message on Facebook, and he had a rather interesting inquiry about his upcoming purchase. Here's how it goes: "Hi Leandre, just checking your input. We're considering buying a hybrid
Almost perfect?
If we were to choose the most important launch that Honda Cars Philippines did last year, it's not the Civic Type R. Yes, it's a fun and exciting car to drive. Heck, it was even TopGear.com's Performance Car
