Zigwheels PH most viewed for 2025: Honda BR-V

Honda Cars Philippines Incorporated (HCPI) released the second-generation BR-V a few years back. 

Since it has been on the market for quite some time now, it can be considered as a tried and tested model, especially since its predecessor — the Mobilio-like first-generation multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) — enjoyed a decent run of approximately five to six years. 

On that note, it’s somewhat expected for the nameplate to be in Zigwheels Philippines’ list of top 20 most viewed cars in 2025. 

Here are a few reasons why we believe the Honda BR-V deserves the spot it enjoys. 

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SUV-like design 

As a Honda BR-V owner himself, one of the most appealing features the author loved about the second-gen model is its sport utility vehicle (SUV)-like design. 

Unlike segment rivals with short snouts that resemble the minivans of old, the Honda BR-V has a somewhat longer bonnet resembling that of larger models. In addition, it sports blacked-out claddings on its wheel arches, the bottom portion of its doors, and side sills. 

Reinforcing its capable look is a pair of roof rails, a set of two-tone 17-inch wheels, and black pillars. Its rear end packs a simple design with a skid plate-like appointment in higher trims. 

Notable exterior features such as LED headlamps, LED daytime running lights, LED fog lamps, large horizontal slats on its main grille, and a meshwork with honeycomb design for its lower fascia. 

Its side profile boasts straight bodylines that suggest stability, while some contours that give shape to its wheel wells indicate agility and athleticism. From this angle too, car buyers can admire its decent ground clearance at 207 millimeters (mm) and gracious wheelbase of 2,700 mm. 

The aforementioned alloy wheels house disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear. 

Its rear-end has an integrated spoiler with the third brake lamp housed inside the decent-sized glass. All variants get a hydraulically-assisted tailgate, and even the entry-level trim packs a rear parking camera. 

The chunky bumper here gets two reflectors on each side. 

Overall, the Honda BR-V is a vehicle one will not be ashamed to be seen in. For added flair, HCPI is selling genuine accessories for the model, which include the below: 

• Front fender garnish 
• Door mirror garnish 
• Side step garnish cover 
• Exhaust pipe finisher 
• Tailgate garnish 
• Door handle protector 
• Door visor 
• Seat back protector 
• Cargo tray 

If one wants to go down the rabbit hole, there are plenty of aftermarket parts that do not require punching holes or trimming any components of the Honda BR-V. Notable ones include deep dish mattings for added interior protection and Indonesia-based Otoproject’s honeycomb grille that can make the vehicle look like its bigger brother, the CR-V. 

Spacious interior 

One thing that stands out with the Honda BR-V is its interior space. 

With the driver and front passenger’s seats arranged properly, there is still enough room left for people sitting in the second row. To manage the area for the third row, the second-row bench can be slid forward and backward to tailor the space needed by passengers. 

All the seats also recline, which means that further room can be freed and adjusted based on the requirements of those occupying any of its seven seats. 

For its interior amenities, the Honda BR-V packs some decent appointments like leather seats with a fold-down armrest for the second row, a leather steering wheel, a leather shift knob, and shift boot. 

Tech-wise, it comes with a 4.2-inch full-color thin-film transistor instrument cluster paired with a seven-inch infotainment screen with touchscreen controls, as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. 

Audio is sent to a six-speaker sound system with two tweeters. Other notable features include automatic air conditioning and illuminated controls for ease of operation at night. 

Having a spacious ride helps whether one is going for daily commutes or embarking on weekend getaways. The writer likes to fold down the third row seats to make room for things like a storage box, some camping chairs, and a small foldable table. This setup is good for a family of three who often go on road trips to scenic destinations and relaxing locations south of Metro Manila.  

Capable powertrain, dynamic driving 

The Honda BR-V has one of the most capable powertrains in the segment. 

Propulsion comes from a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine mated to a continuously variable transmission. This setup makes approximately 119 horsepower (hp) and 145 Newton-meters (Nm) of torque. 

Compared to other top models in the category, here is how the Honda BR-V fares: 

Model	Power output (in hp)	Torque output (in Nm)
Honda BR-V	119	145
Toyota Avanza	96	122
Mitsubishi Xpander	103	141

The way Honda tunes the BR-V’s suspension and steering also plays a huge role in why we believe many people are drawn to the nameplate. For one, it drives admirably with good steering feel and suspension control. 

Its rack and pinion steering wheel with electronic power steering technology feels weighted or light when it needs to, thus providing the feeling of control in both straightaways and bends. Meanwhile, its MacPherson strut (front) and torsion beam (rear) arrangement balances reliability and comfort pretty well. 

Stopping power for deceleration comes from a combination of drum and disc brakes that deliver smooth halts. 

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Packed with safety features 

The Honda BR-V also appeases those who value safety above all else — making it a suitable family car. 

Standard safety technologies include airbags, seatbelts, anti-lock braking, electronic brake-force distribution, vehicle stability assist, hill start assist, emergency stop signal, speed-sensing door locks, Honda Lane Watch, and ISOFIX tethers. 

It also received the Honda Safety Sense suite of advanced driver-assist system, which adds the following:  

• Adaptive cruise control 
• Collision mitigation braking system 
• Lane keeping assist system  
• Road departure mitigation 
• Lane departure warning 
• Auto high beam 
• Lead car departure notification 

Final thoughts 

With features that tick the right boxes for Filipino car buyers, it’s no wonder that the Honda BR-V landed a spot in our top 20 most-viewed car list for 2025. 

At the time of writing, the vehicle is offered in three variants. Here are their respective price tags: 

Honda S CVT	P1.165 million
Honda V CVT	P1.295 million
Honda VX CVT (with Honda Sensing)	P1.4 million

Zigwheels Philippines has reviewed some of the Honda BR-V’s variants. 

You can check out what we have to say in these articles: 

• Sensational 7-seater: Honda BR-V V
• Honda BR-V S CVT: all about that ‘base’

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