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Two of the Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. best-selling models just got better and more stylish as the New City and New Brio were unwrapped last week amidst a lot of hoopla at the SM Megamall Fashion Hall in Mandaluyong City.
The New Honda City will “Elevate Your Drive” through its refreshed look, additional color options, and a new variant to cater to a wider audience and is now equipped with the Honda Sensing – an advanced driver-assist safety technology that provides comprehensive protection to reduce the risk of accidents – as standard in all variants.
It comes in various colors such as Ignite Red Metallic, Obsidian Blue Pearl, Platinum White Pearl, Taffeta White, Lunar Silver Metallic, Meteoroid Gray Metallic and can be had with these suggested prices – 1.5 E CVT Honda SENSING – P973,000; 1.5 S CVT Honda SENSING – P998,000; 1.5 V CVT Honda SENSING – P1,073,000; 1.5 RS CVT Honda SENSING – P1,128,000
Powering the New City is the tried-and-tested 1.5L DOHC i-VTEC engine mated to a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) to deliver high fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and fun-to-drive performance. It remains to be the most powerful engine in its segment with a maximum output of 121 PS and 145 Nm of torque.
Notably, the New City achieved fuel economy ratings of 22.2 kilometers per liter for all variants based on the latest UN-R101 Fuel Economy Testing for highway driving conditions.
On the other hand, the Brio, introduced in the Philippine market in 2014, is now on its second generation and gets more enhancements to cater to the diverse needs of first-time or alternative car buyers who want style, comfort, and performance, without compromising on exceptional value and long-term reliability.
The New Brio maintained its 1.2 Liter 4-cylinder SOHC i-VTEC engine that produces a maximum power of 90 ps at 6,000 rpm and 119N-m of torque at 4,800 rpm, mated to a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The engine and transmission combined provide a smooth, powerful acceleration for its class, and optimum fuel economy for Honda’s small hatchback.
The Brio is in four variants and priced at the following: 1.2 S MT -P735,000; 1.2 V CVT – P827,000; 1.2 RS CVT- P853,000; and 1.2 RS Black Top CVT – P863,000. It is available in various colors such as Stellar Diamond Pearl, Electric Lime Metallic, Phoenix Orange Pearl, Rallye Red, Meteoroid Gray Metallic, and Taffeta White.
“We look forward to serving more customers with the New Honda City and the New Honda Brio. These new models demonstrate Honda’s dedication to providing more joy to customers through the advanced safety and innovative features they come with. Over the years, customers have come to appreciate the exceptional value and fuel efficiency of both models, allowing extra driving distance while minimizing environmental impact. Surpassing mere essentials, these best-selling models provide an enhanced driving experience with above-class engine power and features, premium interior comfort and space, in their distinct classy and sporty styles. Honda will always be dedicated to giving more joy and confidence to customers through our products such as the new Honda City and new Honda Brio,” said HCPI president Rie Miyake.