Local Honda models recognized at Media's Choice Awards

MANILA: Multiple awards were given to Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) at the recently held 2022-2023 Auto Focus People's & Media's Choice Awards (AFPMCA) in December.

The AFPMCA is an annual award presentation ceremony that is now in its 18th year and is managed by Sunshine Television and Marketing Services, Inc. (STV).

By giving car buyers and owners information that will aid them in their decision to purchase a vehicle, the Media's Choice Awards seeks to further honor the efforts made by the automotive industry. Four categories — Best Design, Best Engine Performance, Best Safety Features, and Best Value for Money— are used by select automotive media to choose the winners.

This year, five Honda automobiles received awards for Best Design, Best Engine Performance, and Best Safety Features. These are the 2022 Honda Brio, 2022 Honda City Hatchback, 2022 Honda Civic, 2018 to 2022 Honda Accord, and the 2022 Honda HR-V.

The awards signify Honda’s innovative design and dynamic driving performance that also delivers outstanding fuel efficiency. The recognitions garnered through the years affirm Honda’s commitment to a collision-free society, represented by the global safety slogan “Safety for Everyone”.

Bagging three awards, the 2022 Honda Brio won the Best Design, Best Engine Performance, and Best Safety Features in the Standard Mini Hatchback segment. With its sleek and sporty design, safety features, fun-to-drive character, and efficient fuel consumption of 24.39 km/l, the Brio proves to be a solid choice in the passenger car segment.

Winning the Best Safety Features award in the Standard Subcompact Hatchback segment is the 2022 Honda City Hatchback. Given its array of safety features such as the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), and a five-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating, customers are offered top-notch safety performance with more peace of mind and joy for each drive.

The 2022 Honda Civic, on the other hand, received three awards, namely, Best Design, Best Engine Performance, and Best Safety Features in the Standard Compact Sedan category. Its VTEC Turbo engine and Honda Sensing suite of safety features that come standard across all variants, with a five-star ASEAN NCAP rating, reflect the iconic sedan’s position as the leader in the C-segment over the years.

Recently launched in April 2022, the all-new Honda HR-V won the Best Safety Features award in the Standard Subcompact SUV/Crossover segment. The crossover comes with Honda Sensing across all variants and likewise earned a five-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating, providing comprehensive protection for all vehicle occupants.

Once again proving its 1.5-liter VTEC Turbo engine capabilities that deliver a smooth and dynamic driving experience, the 2022 Honda Accord reclaims its position in the Standard Midsize Sedan segment with the Best Engine Performance award.

“We are grateful to everyone at the Auto Focus People’s & Media’s Choice Awards for recognizing Honda particularly the Brio, City Hatchback, Civic, All-New HR-V, and Accord. These awards give us more inspiration in our efforts to realize “Safety for Everyone” while also providing the joy and freedom of mobility through our products and services.” said Masahiko Nakamura, President of Honda Cars Philippines, Inc.

Photos from Honda Cars Philippines Inc, Dylan Afuang, and Roy Robles 

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