Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), Honda’s automobile unit in the Philippines launched the all-new 2019 Honda Brio as the brand’s entry to the growing A-Segment passenger car category. This is a response to customers who aspire to own and experience Honda’s signature sporty and practical characteristics in an affordable package.
The 2nd generation Brio was developed based on the grand concept “PROUD OVER CLASS”. This concept stemmed from the intention to improve aspects of the vehicle that its users need and was developed to be one-class above its segment with significant improvements specifically with its dimensions.
That being said, the all-new Brio got an additional 60mm in its wheelbase and 90mm in the cargo area. This translates to a roomier interior space that affords more rear passenger legroom, a bigger rear seat, and more trunk space that can easily accommodate large items while maintaining a compact body size for easier maneuverability. The all-new Brio now has 258 Liters of cargo space with the rear seats up which can be increased to 710 liters when the seats are folded down.
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The all-new Honda Brio RS Black Top Navi CVT | Photos by Joel Quinto
The all-new Brio features a sleek and sporty profile with a low center of gravity and wide stance. It has a strong sporty front fascia that blends with its character lines and features a Honeycomb Front Grille as well as Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights with LED Parking Light Guides that that contribute to its wider look and strong sense of motion with a sporty expression.
At the rear, the all-new Brio lost the large glass panel found in its predecessor. The new tailgate’s design allows the hatchback to maintain excellent rear visibility and provide improved body rigidity, which helps improve the stiffness of the body structure while providing safety for passengers. Part of the changes includes its new Rear Combination Lamps with Rear Reflectors with the large external red lenses of the tail and brake lights that expand to the edge of the vehicle, emphasizing the Brio’s rear wide stance. The all-new Brio sits on 14-inch alloy wheels for 1.2 V CVT variant offering a sporty feeling with its triple dynamic design complimenting the all-new Brio’s sleek and sporty stance.
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The all-new Honda Brio RS Black Top Navi CVT | Photos by Mika Fernandez-David & Joel Quinto
Inside, the Brio’s interior was designed around the direction of “COMFORT, HARMONIZE and HIGH QUALITY” which is expressed in its space as well as the high-quality interior. For added convenience, the all-new Brio now features Manual Air Conditioning with Digital Display. For the in-car entertainment, two different audio head unit options can be found at the center of the all-new Brio: a 7-inch touchscreen audio system for the 1.2 V CVT, and a 1-Din Audio head unit for the 1.2 S MT. Both systems have Bluetooth and USB port connectivity.
Powering the Brio is a new 1.2 Liter 4-cylinder SOHC i-VTEC engine that produces a maximum power of 89 HP at 6,000 rpm and 110 NM of torque at 4,800 rpm. This is mated to a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) developed based on Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology. For those who prefer driving stick, the base model 1.2 S MT variant is the sole option.
In terms of safety, the all-new Brio carries a Four Star ASEAN NCAP safety rating as it comes equipped with the essential active and passive vehicle safety features. Honda’s G-CON technology enhances impact absorption for the added protection of passengers in an event of a collision. In addition, all variants of the all-new Brio have Dual Front Driver and Front Passenger SRS Airbags and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) as standard.
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The all-new Honda Brio RS Black Top Navi CVT | Photos by Mika Fernandez-David & Joel Quinto
ALL-NEW BRIO RS
With its popularity as a sport compact car in the Southeast Asian Market, The RS variant was developed to express Honda’s Sporty Spirit based on the Small RS Concept previewed last 2018. The RS variant aims to enhance the sporty exterior design of the all-new Brio, which represents Honda’s vision of a small sporty car. The all-new Brio RS features an aggressive sporty exterior design with its RS Design Piano Black Front Grille, RS Design 15-inch Alloy Wheels, RS Design Side Sill Garnish, and Rear Bumper Garnish, and Tailgate Spoiler. All of these added features give the all-new Brio a more enhanced sporty exterior look.
The interior of the all-new Brio RS also emphasizes Honda’s sporty image. Inside, the variant’s RS Design Interior with Orange Accents is highly emphasized on both dashboard and door trims. Paired with Black Fabric Seats with Orange Accents, this gives the driver and passenger a sportier and high-quality appearance. Like the other CVT variants, the all-new Brio RS comes with a 7-inch touchscreen audio system with Bluetooth and it features a 6-speaker audio set up inclusive of additional two tweeters which allows a more enhanced audio experience.
Completing the sporty image of the all-new Brio RS is the 2-Tone Black Top RS variant featuring the RS exclusive Phoenix Orange Pearl color found in other Honda RS models, will be available together with other colors for the 1.2 RS Black Top CVT Variant (Carnival Yellow, and Taffeta White).
PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
The all-new Brio will be available at all 38 Honda dealerships nationwide and will be available in five (5) colors:
- Phoenix Orange (New color; exclusive for 1.2 RS Black Top CVT)
- Carnival Yellow (New color; 1.2 RS Black Top CVT and 1.2 V CVT only)
- Rallye Red (1.2 V CVT and 1.2 S MT only)
- Modern Steel Metallic (1.2 RS CVT, 1.2 V CVT, and 1.2 S MT)
- Taffeta White
Honda is offering the all-new Brio at special introductory prices until June 2019
- 1.2 RS Black Top Navi CVT: Php 732,000
- 1.2 RS Navi CVT: PHP 727,000
- 1.2 V CVT: PHP 646,000
- 1.2 S MT: PHP 585,000
For more information on the all-new Brio and other Honda products, visit any of the authorized Honda Car dealerships today or you may visit the Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. official website at www.hondaphil.com.