HondaPH launches the All-New City and New CR-V

The 5^th generation All-New City with advanced features, now sportier with new RS variant

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), Honda’s automobile business unit in the Philippines officially launched the 5^th generation All-New Honda City last Thursday evening, October 22, 2020, via a virtual event streamed on HCPI’s official Facebook and YouTube pages.

Through the launch of the All-New City, with its stylish exterior design, outstanding interior space, and advanced technology, the brand asserts its 2030 vision of leading the advancement of mobility and enabling people around the world to improve their daily lives.

Moreover, the launch reaffirms HCPI’s commitment to providing mobility to Filipinos especially on its 30^th year in the Philippines and continues to expand its presence in the market.

GRAND CONCEPT

Introduced in the Philippine market in 1996, the Honda City was first launched as an exclusive model for the Asian region and has become HCPI’s best-selling model over the years.

With over 131,000 units sold since its arrival in 1996, the City consistently reflected its core values of smart style, outstanding interior space and strong commanding presence through its sportier exterior, and comfortable and spacious interior that surpasses other subcompact sedans in the market.

Now on its 5^th generation, the All-New City was developed under the grand concept of “Ambitious Sedan”.

EXTERIOR

The All-New City’s exterior boasts a cutting-edge sleek design. With its thick long nose, lowered full height, and widened full width, the 5^th generation All-New City is now longer by 111 mm, wider by 54 mm, and lowered by 10mm, compared to the 4^th generation City.

It sports a new Chrome Front Grille that is paired with a new Front Bumper. The front fascia is even more stylish now with its new LED Daytime Running Lights across all variants that expresses its integrated solid wing face, and presents Halogen Projector Headlights for other variants. At the back, rear LED Tail Lamp is also now standard across all variants.

On the side, sharp horizontal character lines inspired by the Katana Blade In Motion is visible for a more commanding road presence.

For a more convenient driving experience, the All-New City maintains its Power Adjustable Door Mirrors across all variants, and Power Folding Door Mirrors with Integrated Side Turn Signals for the 1.5 RS CVT and 1.5 V CVT variants.

INTERIOR

The interior styling of the All-New City emphasizes high-quality textures and functional approach to achieve sophistication and comfort for both driver and passengers. Inside, it features a spacious cabin with soft pads and polished textures, plus accents to further enhance its high-class sedan feel.

Adding to the comfort and advanced features, the All-New City gets an upgrade with its new One Push Start System across all variants, specifically Smart Entry Keyless Entry System for 1.5 RS CVT and 1.5 V CVT, and Keyless Entry for 1.5 S CVT and 1.5 S MT variants.

Furthermore, the All-New City is now equipped with an 8-inch Advanced Touchscreen Display Audio with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto & WebLink, that is now available in 1.5 RS CVT, 1.5 V CVT and 1.5 S CVT variants.

Elevating comfort further, it is also inclusive of a new Air Conditioning Design with Rotary Knobs, Digital Display & Illumination.

The center console offers an ergonomic design that allows passengers to have their essentials within reach.

On the other hand, the 1.5 V CVT emphasizes a posh and sophisticated interior with Ivory accents and a high quality full black interior for the1.5 S CVT variant.

Rear passengers also get to enjoy additional comfort through the expanded leg room and knee clearance. On top of that, the 1.5 RS and 1.5 V CVT variants now include new Rear Ventilation to further enhance the comfort provided for rear passengers.

ALL-NEW CITY RS

The 5^th generation All-New City also inherits and embodies Honda’s sporty DNA through its new RS variant. For the first time in the Philippine market, the All-New Honda City is available in a 1.5 RS CVT variant that gives it a sportier and more premium look. The RS variant comes with a complete set of sporty upgrades including a High Gloss Black front grille with RS logo emblem, sporty front bumper and grille, full LED Headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL), LED Fog Lights, Sporty Black Power Folding Door Mirror with Integrated Side Turn Signals, Gloss Black Trunk Spoiler with RS logo, and a newly designed sporty 16-inch Alloy Wheels.

The cabin is fully equipped to reflect a complete look of sportiness with a combination of newly designed leather and suede seat material with Black and Red stitching interior trims, new Sport Pedals, 8 (4 + 4 Tweeters) Speakers, and a Multi-information Display with red illumination that are exclusively available for the 1.5 RS CVT variant.

It is also now equipped with a new Remote Engine Start, which is a first-time feature for the City, while Paddle Shifters are also offered for an engaging driving experience.

For added protection, a Side Curtain Airbag is available to enhance the safety of the passengers. All of these added features give the All-New City RS an even more enhanced sporty image.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

The All-New City is powered by a new 1.5-Liter 4 Cylinder DOHC i-VTEC engine to provide an ideal balance of performance and fuel efficiency. Coupled with Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT), this powertrain is able to produce up to a maximum power output of 121ps at 6,600 rpm and a maximum of 145 Nm of torque at 4,300 rpm.

For those who prefer driving a Manual Transmission, a wide-range 6-Speed Manual Transmission option is available for the 1.5 S MT variant.

Similar to recent Honda City models, Honda’s Eco Assist System, which consists of the ECON mode and Eco-Coaching Ambient Light is still available to help encourage drivers to drive efficiently.

In addition, all passengers can enjoy their conversations inside the car with the All-New City’s lessened noise and vibration.

Moreover, this is the first City to adopt spray polyurethane foam insulation at the bottom ends of the pillars, and the amount of sound absorber adopted for the engine under cover is 3.5 times more compared to the previous model. The thickness of the body is increased and stiffeners to suppress vibration is placed in each position to provide a quiet vibration-less cabin with a high-quality feeling.

SAFETY

As Honda continues to strengthen its “safety for everyone” global campaign, the All-New City continuously prioritizes safety through Honda’s G-force Control (G-CON) Collision Safety Body that enhances impact absorption for the added protection of passengers in the event a collision occurs.

To add to this, customers may expect top-notch collision safety performance on the All-New City through its advanced safety features that are now available across all variants. This includes Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with Agile Handling Assist (AHA), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), Hill Start Assist (HSA), and Power Door Locks with Speed Sensing Auto Lock.

Moreover, the 1.5 RS CVT and 1.5 V CVT variants are equipped with a Multi-view Rear Camera with dynamic guidelines.

Aside from the maintained Front Driver and Passenger Airbags, the All-New City further leveled up its safety feature as Side Airbags are applied across all variants.

With these superior safety features, the All-New City boasts a 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating as it gives customers better safety and peace of mind on the road.

AVAILABILITY AND COLORS

The All-New City is now available at all 34 Honda dealerships nationwide and comes in six (6) colors:

• Ignite Red Metallic (New color; 1.5 RS CVT, 1.5 V CVT, and 1.5 S CVT)
• Platinum White Pearl (New color; 1.5 RS CVT and 1.5 V CVT only)
• Modern Steel Metallic
• Taffeta White (1.5 S CVT and 1.5 S MT only)
• Lunar Silver Metallic (1.5 V CVT and 1.5 S CVT only)
• Crystal Black Pearl

*Platinum White Pearl- Additional PHP 20,000 

As a treat to our customers, Honda will be offering the All-New City at the following Special Introductory Suggested Retail Prices from October 22, 2020 until December 31, 2020:

Per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-106761 Series of 2020

Furthermore, from October 22 to December 31, 2020, all current Honda owners who will refer an All-New City buyer will receive PHP 5,000 worth of e-gift certificates for every successful referral. Interested referrers may visit www.hondaphil.com/promos/referral-program for more information. Terms and conditions apply.

Honda’s newly-refreshed CR-V

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), Honda’s automobile business unit in the Philippines, officially launched the new Honda CR-V through a virtual media event on the same day as the All-New City, streamed via HCPI’s Facebook and YouTube pages.

Derived from the grand concept of Heroic Beauty CUV, the New CR-V has been updated with sophisticated and modern styling features. Combined with a powerful and efficient turbo diesel engine and 7-seater capacity, the introduction of the New CR-V reaffirms Honda’s commitment of providing innovative products in response to the evolving needs of Filipino customers coinciding with the company’s 30^th anniversary here in the Philippines.

Exterior

The new CR-V has a redesigned exterior that gives it a modern and stylish appearance. Up front, the new CR-V features a newly redesigned front bumper, new chrome grille wing, and chrome bumper accents, which conveys a sophisticated yet commanding appearance. LED Headlights alongside LED Fog lights now also come standard across all variants, while the top SX Diesel 9AT AWD is now equipped with front sequential turn signal.

At the side, the new CR-V sports newly designed 18” alloy wheels for the SX Diesel 9AT AWD, S Diesel 9AT, and 2.0S CVT variants that features a solid and modern tone highlighting a premium look. The New CR-V also now comes standard with new roof rails across all variants.

At the rear, the new CR-V also gets updated with dark-tinted rear taillights, and a redesigned rear bumper, perfectly complementing the overall exterior look of the vehicle.

Furthermore, the S Diesel 9AT variant is now equipped with a Power Tailgate providing improved convenience in accessing the rear cargo area. The SX Diesel 9AT AWD on the other hand now features a new Hands-Free Access Power Tailgate, which through the use of sensors under the rear bumper, enables the rear tail gate to open through a kicking motion when both hands are occupied. Other features such as the Panoramic Sunroof and Auto Rain Sensing Wipers are also exclusively available to the SX Diesel 9AT AWD variant.

Interior

Designed to comfortably accommodate up to 7 passengers, the new CR-V continues to boast impressive space, comfort and convenience features, and new improvements particularly on the seats and center console. Upfront, the new CR-V SX Diesel 9AT AWD is fitted with an 8-way power-adjustable driver seat with 4-way power lumbar support that allows for a customizable seat configuration, helping provide even more comfort for the driver. Also, a 4-way power-adjustable seat is likewise available for the front passenger.

USB ports are now located on the center console for easy connectivity access. The SX Diesel 9AT AWD now also comes equipped with a wireless mobile charger for added convenience.

To keep passengers comfortable and entertained, the new CR-V SX Diesel 9AT AWD, S Diesel 9AT, and 2.0 S CVT variants are equipped with a 7-inch Touchscreen Display Audio system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. In addition, the SX Diesel 9AT AWD and S Diesel 9AT variants pack a Navigation feature and additional controls for its automatic air conditioning system.

Moreover, the third row seat of the 7-seater diesel variants comes with 50:50 Split Reclining seats and additional air-conditioning vents with independent controls.

In addition, the new CR-V’s unparalleled cargo capacity can handle a variety of cargo requirements, depending on the customer’s needs. The 7-seater diesel variants’ flexible seat configuration can accommodate 472 liters of cargo space with the third row seats tumbled and 967 liters of cargo space with both the second and third row tumbled. The 2.0S CVT variant, on the other hand, can comfortably accommodate 5 passengers with 522 liters of cargo space behind the rear seats.

Engine and Transmission

Under the hood, the new CR-V is available with two engine options, the 1.6-liter DOHC i-DTEC Turbo Diesel engine mated to a 9 Speed Automatic Transmission, which produces 120PS at 4,000rpm, and a maximum torque of 300Nm at 2,000rpm. Moreover, Honda’s familiar 2.0-liter SOHC i-VTEC engine mated to a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), which produces a maximum output of 154PS at 6,500rpm and peak torque of 189Nm at 4,300rpm, powers the lone 5-seater gasoline variant. The two engine options give the new CR-V its responsive performance and fuel efficiency. On top of the CR-V’s potent powertrains, Honda’s Eco Assist System, which consists of the ECON mode and Eco-Coaching Ambient Light, encourages fuel-efficient driving.

Safety and Honda SENSING

For the new CR-V, the SX Diesel 9AT AWD and now the S Diesel 9AT variants come equipped with Honda’s SENSING suite of driver assistive functions. Through a monocular camera and wave millimeter radar, both devices work simultaneously to monitor and assess various road conditions in front of the vehicle, alerting the driver of potential hazards that may occur. Honda’s suite of driver assistive features provides an array of advanced safety features such as Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM), and the Auto High Beam.

With Honda SENSING, Honda aims to provide collision-free and safe mobility for everyone sharing the road.

Together with Honda SENSING, the new CR-V comes standard with an array of safety features across all variants such as Front Driver and Passenger Airbags, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Emergency Stop Signal, and Multi-View Reverse Camera w/ Guidelines. The SX Diesel 9AT AWD, S Diesel 9AT, and 2.0S CVT variants comes standard with additional safety features including LaneWatch, side airbags and side curtain airbags.

The new CR-V maintains a 5-Star ASEAN NCAP (17- Protocol) safety rating as it gives customers better safety and peace of mind on the road.

Colors and Availability

The new CR-V is now available at all 34 dealerships nationwide in four (4) colors with the following suggested retail prices:

Colors Available:

• Cosmic Blue Metallic (New Color – SX Diesel 9AT AWD and S Diesel 9AT only)
• Ignite Red Metallic (New Color – All variants)
• Platinum White Pearl* (All variants)
• Modern Steel Metallic (All variants)

*Platinum White Pearl – Additional Php 20,000

Suggested Retail Prices:

• SX Diesel 9AT AWD Honda SENSING (7-Seater) – Php 2,158,000
• S Diesel 9AT Honda SENSING (7-Seater) – Php 1,888,000
• V Diesel 9AT (7-Seater)- Php 1,713,000
• 2.0 S CVT (5-Seater) – Php 1,678,000

To know more about the new All-New Honda City and New CR-V, visit the nearest Honda Cars dealership, or access Honda Cars Philippines, Inc.’s virtual showroom through HCPI’s official website at www.hondaphil.com