Honda PH debuts 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 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 seven-seater capacity, the introduction of the New CR-V reaffirms Honda’s commitment to providing innovative products in response to the evolving needs of Filipino customers coinciding with the company’s 30th anniversary here in the Philippines.

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 feature 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 tailgate 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.

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.

Watch: 2021 Honda City and CR-V First Look:

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.

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.

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.

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

The new CR-V is now available at all 34 dealerships nationwide in four colors with the following 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

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

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Digital gifts to save you from shopping stress

12/18/2023

Depending on the type of person you are, gifting can be a fun or tedious chore. Either way, you’ll have to make time to think about what you’re giving, when you’ll buy, how you’ll wrap it — the usual gift-giver dilemmas. r

But what about opting for another solution? Something more convenient and stress-free solution? Gift digitally. From e-Books to Steam game cards, here are a couple of digital gifts you can give to save yourself from all the hectic shopping.

e-Books

Did you know that you can gift a Kindle book directly from Amazon? And no, you don’t have to have a Kindle to read one (though it is easier to access).

Just head over to the Amazon bookstore and choose the Buy for Others option instead of checking out normally. As long as the person you’re giving has the free Amazon app (or you can set up one as part of the gift), the book will be sent directly to their library.

All the Broken Places by John Boyne

All the Broken Places by John Boyne is a haunting and beautifully woven tale that shuttles between past and present. Imagine a world where the sins of the past refuse to stay buried, where guilt and bravery collide. Ninety-one-year-old Gretel Fernsby, once entangled in the horrors of Nazi Germany, now resides in her London mansion.

As her memories resurface, Gretel faces a crossroads—one that echoes the choices she made long ago. Prepare for a gripping exploration of secrets, redemption, and the indelible impact of history.

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

The Midnight Library tells the story of Nora, a thirty-something woman who, on the day she decides to die, finds herself in a library full of lives she could have lived.

Here, she discovers there’s a lot more to life, even her current one. Guided by a mysterious librarian, Nora goes through a cosmic choose-your-own-adventure, where regrets and possibilities collide, to find herself looking for a sense of purpose.

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang, a New York Times bestselling novel, takes a detour from her usual fantasy realms. This contemporary title dives headfirst into the loneliness horror show of a cutthroat industry.

Kuang serves up a timely dish of racism, discrimination, and the unsettling side effects of social media. It’s like a literary cocktail with a twist — shaken, stirred, and garnished with cultural appropriation musings.

Scott Pilgrim Vol. 1: Precious Little Life! by Bryan Lee O’Malley

If the person you’re gifting is a pop culture fan, a Scott Pilgrim graphic novel should be right up their alley. Scott Pilgrim was also just recently adapted into a Netflix show which makes it a pretty current gift as well.

There are 6 volumes in total so if you’re feeling good and generous, why not gift the whole collection?

Gift cards

 

Amazon
Amazon is the store for everyone. And rather than sifting through hundreds, maybe thousands of products, make things a little bit easier by giving a Gift Card instead.

With different denominations and even designs available, you can send the card directly to the person you’re giving the gift to. You can also add a custom message and even schedule the delivery so it arrives when you need it!

Oh and by the way, Amazon already ships certain items straight to the Philippines so it’s definitely something you can give to anyone.

iTunes
If you have friends or family who have an iPhone or other Apple device, you can get them a gift card that they can use to purchase anything on the iTunes store. You can choose from as little as US$ 10 up to US$ 100 to gift.

Digital codes are available here and sent to your email but physical cards are available in certain stores and online.

Game cards

Nintendo Switch

Need to gift a gamer? There are quite a few choices of game cards you can opt to buy. All the cards operate similarly. All you have to do is choose the denomination or amount you’d want to give and it gets sent to their email just like the Amazon Gift Card.

You can also opt to give a subscription or service like Game Pass instead.

Here are some choices:

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