Honda Cars Philippines extends Hot Rides, Cool Deals promo

By Kevin Francisco

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is keeping the summer season sizzling with their extended “Hot Rides, Cool Deals” promo. Now available until May 31, 2023, customers have the opportunity to take advantage of special offers and exclusive deals on their favorite Honda models, including the All-New BR-V, City, Brio, and more.

In addition to these exciting offers, HCPI ensures worry-free travels with their “Summer-Ready After-Sales” promo, which includes free vehicle check-ups, special offers on maintenance services, and select parts. Don’t miss out on these fantastic deals; visit your nearest Honda dealership today or book an appointment at www.hondaphil.com.

City S: The Perfect Blend of Value and Space

Get ready for summer fun with the Honda City. As one of HCPI’s best-selling models, the City remains a top choice for Filipino drivers. With its stylish exterior design, refined interior, and impressive performance, the City is equipped with a 1.5-Liter 4 Cylinder DOHC i-VTEC engine paired with a Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT), providing both power and efficiency.

Achieving a fuel economy rating of 25.17 kilometers per liter, this model makes road trips more enjoyable and economical. The City is also a safe companion, boasting standard Vehicle Stability Assist and a five-star safety rating from the ASEAN NCAP.

Interested customers can take advantage of the following special offers on the 23YM City 1.5 S CVT:

Promo discount of up to PHP 60,000 (including PHP 10,000 Bank Partner Sale Discount)
Special all-in downpayment for as low as PHP 10,000
Low monthly amortization for as low as PHP 17,618 per month

All-New BR-V S: Your Bold and Practical Travel Companion

Planning a family or group getaway? The All-New BR-V is the perfect road trip companion. With its 7-seater capacity, strong SUV appeal, and spacious dimensions, the BR-V offers both style and practicality. Equipped with advanced technology and a powerful yet fuel-efficient engine, achieving a fuel economy rating of 24.71 kilometers per liter, this vehicle ensures a fun and efficient journey.

Safety is a top priority, as the All-New BR-V has obtained a five-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating. The Honda SENSING driver-assist technology, available in the All-New BR-V 1.5 VX CVT, further enhances active safety, providing drivers with confidence on the road.

Take advantage of the following special offers on the 23YM All-New BR-V 1.5 S CVT:

Promo discount of PHP 20,000
Special all-in downpayment for as low as PHP 10,000
Low monthly amortization for as low as PHP 21,259 per month

Brio V: The Stylish and Efficient Companion

For first-time drivers or those seeking a sleek alternative, the Brio is the perfect choice. With its signature sporty and practical style, the Brio adds a touch of excitement to any summer adventure. Its dynamic exterior design and four-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating ensure both style and safety.

Powered by a 1.2 Liter 4-cylinder SOHC i-VTEC engine paired with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), the Brio achieves an impressive fuel economy rating of 24.39 kilometers per liter.

Interested customers can enjoy the following special offers on the 22YM Brio 1.2 V CVT:

Promo discount of up to PHP 25,000 (including PHP 10,000 Bank Partner Sale Discount)

Special low all-in downpayment for as low as PHP 10,000
Low monthly amortization for as low as PHP 14,272

Bank Partner Sale

As an added bonus, customers purchasing any variants of the 23YM City and 22YM Brio CVT models are eligible for additional exclusive financing savings on top of the ongoing HCPI promotion. These savings can be availed through any of Honda’s trusted bank partners.

Model	Variant	YM	Promo Discount
Model	Variant	YM	May ‘23 HCPI Promo Discount	Bank Partner Sale Additional Promo Discount	Total Bank Partner Sale Promo Discount
City	1.5 S CVT	23YM	50,000	10,000	60,000
	1.5 V CVT		20,000	10,000	30,000
	1.5 RS CVT		10,000	10,000	20,000
Brio	1.2 V CVT	22YM	15,000	10,000	25,000
	1.2 RS CVT		15,000	10,000	25,000
	1.2 RS Blacktop CVT		15,000	10,000	25,000

Availing Financing & Bank PO customers must have a reservation within May 1 – 31, 2023
Reserving customers are given until June 30, 2023 to process their bank application up to release of the vehicle.
Bank Partner Sale offer is applicable for individual customers.
Reservations are not transferrable from one customer to another.

Special Savings on Honda Genuine Accessories Program

Customers may avail up to 70% off on select Honda Genuine Accessories until May 31, 2023.

MODEL	ACCESSORY	SRP	PROMO (%)	NET SRP (in PHP)	DISCOUNT (in PHP)
City Hatchback	FRONT UNDER SPOILER	5,876.02	15%	4,994.62	881
City Hatchback	SIDE UNDER SPOILER	9,681.10	5%	9,197.05	484
City Hatchback	CARGO TRAY	2,325.75	15%	1,976.89	349
City	FRONT UNDER SPOILER	5,876.02	15%	4,994.62	881
City	REAR UNDER SPOILER	7,714.72	15%	6,557.51	1,157
City	SIDE UNDER SPOILER	9,681.10	5%	9,197.05	484
City	TRUNK SPOILER (WING)	14,910.12	10%	13,419.11	1,491
CR-V	KIT, TAILGATE GARNISH	5,828.16	10%	5,245.34	583
CR-V	KIT, FINISHER EXHAUST PIPE – PETROL	4,860.54	20%	3,888.43	972
CR-V	KIT, FINISHER EXHAUST PIPE – DIESEL	4,860.54	20%	3,888.43	972
CR-V	KIT, REAR BUMPER PROTECTOR	3,924.52	10%	3,532.07	392
CR-V	KIT, BODY COVER	4,340.56	20%	3,472.45	868
CR-V	KIT, DOOR HANDLE PROTECTOR	3,451.80	10%	3,106.62	345
CR-V	KIT, DOOR MIRROR GARNISH	3,871.59	10%	3,484.43	387
CR-V	KIT, REAR PANEL LINING COVER	4,488.30	10%	4,039.47	449
CR-V	KIT, CARGO TRAY – PETROL	3,367.74	10%	3,030.97	337
Civic	EXHAUST PIPE FINISHER	2,678.49	10%	2,410.64	268
Civic	DOOR VISOR	10,639.83	15%	9,043.86	1,596
Civic	TRUNK TRAY	2,447.92	10%	2,203.13	245
BR-V	FRONT LOWER GARNISH	18,511.38	30%	12,957.97	5,553
BR-V	REAR LOWER GARNISH	17,852.14	30%	12,496.50	5,356
BR-V	SIDE UNDER SPOILER	15,900.00	45%	8,745.00	7,155
BR-V	SHARK FIN ANTENNA (LUNAR SILVER)	6,400.00	30%	4,480.00	1,920
BR-V	16″ MODULO ALLOY WHEEL	11,800.00	40%	7,080.00	4,720
BR-V	SIDE STEP GARNISH COVER	3,600.00	70%	1,080.00	2,520

Honda SENSING Insurance Partnership Program Rates

In partnership with AXA Philippines, BPI MS Insurance, Malayan Insurance, Standard Insurance, and MAA General Assurance Philippines, Inc., the Honda SENSING Insurance Partnership Program provides improved preferential rates for comprehensive insurance to customers who will purchase Honda SENSING-equipped models.

These are the All-New BR-V, All-New HR-V, Civic and CR-V S Diesel 9AT Honda SENSING (7-Seater) and SX Diesel 9AT AWD Honda SENSING (7-Seater). Preferential rates are available for as low as PhP 2,323* per month.

*Payment per month for 12 months on 23YM All-New BR-V 1.5 VX CVT Honda SENSING via BPI MS Insurance

Promo Deals

Model with Variant	Suggested Retail Price	Promo Discount
23YM City 1.5 S CVT	PHP 953,000	PHP 60,000
23YM All-New BR-V 1.5 S CVT	PHP 1,150,000	PHP 20,000
22YM Brio 1.2 V CVT	PHP 772,000	PHP 25,000
23YM Civic V Turbo CVT Honda SENSING	PHP 1,583,000	PHP 10,000
23YM CR-V S Diesel 9AT Honda SENSING (7-Seater)	PHP 2,030,000	PHP 25,000
23YM City Hatchback 1.5 RS CVT	PHP 1,153,000	PHP 20,000

Model with Variant	Suggested Retail Price	Special and *Regular Low All-in Downpayment for as low as	***Low Monthly Amortization for as low as
23YM City 1.5 S CVT	PHP 953,000	*PHP 10,000	PHP 17,618
23YM All-New BR-V 1.5 S CVT	PHP 1,150,000	*PHP 10,000	PHP 21,259
22YM Brio 1.2 V CVT	PHP 772,000	*PHP 10,000	PHP 14,272
23YM Civic V Turbo CVT Honda SENSING	PHP 1,583,000	**PHP 106,000	PHP 29,263
23YM CR-V S Diesel 9AT Honda SENSING (7-Seater)	PHP 2,030,000	**PHP 126,000	PHP 37,526
23YM City Hatchback 1.5 RS CVT	PHP 1,153,000	**PHP 65,000	PHP 21,315
23YM All-New HR-V S CVT Honda SENSING	PHP 1,389,000	**PHP 106,000	PHP 25,677

*Special Low All-in DP – based on 10% downpayment

**Regular Low All-in DP – based on 15% downpayment

***Low Monthly Amortization – based on 20% downpayment at 60 months payment term

Flexible Financing Options

A special all-in financing program applicable for a 10% downpayment with 36-60 months payment terms is also available for select models:

Bank Partner	Special All-in Program	All-in Package	DP Percentage	Payment Term
BPI	Special All-in DP	– FREE Chattel Mortgage – FREE LTO Registration	10%	36-60 months
China Bank Savings
Bank of Commerce
RCBC		– FREE Chattel Mortgage – FREE LTO Registration – FREE Insurance

Customers are also entitled to neat financing promo offers such as low cash-out, low monthly amortization, free one month amortization at 15%, and 20% all-in downpayment offers, available with the following bank partners:

Bank Partner	All-in Program	All-in Package	DP Percentage	Payment Term
RCBC	– Low Cash-Out – Low Monthly Amortization – Free One Month Amortization	– FREE Chattel Mortgage – FREE LTO Registration – FREE Insurance	15% and 20%	36-60 months *For Maybank, Free Insurance available at 60 months payment term only
China Bank Savings			15% and 20%
BDO			20%
Maybank*
Security Bank		– FREE Chattel Mortgage – FREE LTO Registration
BPI			15% and 20%
East West Bank
Bank of Commerce
PNB
PSBank
Robinsons Bank
Philtrust Bank

All these include a three-year LTO Registration and Chattel Mortgage, and a free one-year Comprehensive Insurance through select bank partners. Customers may submit their bank loan applications online at www.hondaphil.com via the auto loan link page for select bank partners, subject to the preferred bank’s approval.

Head on now to www.hondaphil.com VIRTUAL SHOWROOM or visit any of 37 authorized Honda Cars dealerships nationwide to know more about Honda’s latest offers. Promo duration for the “Hot Rides, Cool Deals” is from May 1 to 31, 2023.

Summer-Ready After-Sales Promo

Additionally, HCPI offers promotions on after-sales services to help ensure safe and trouble-free travels. Until May 31, 2023, customers may avail of free vehicle checkups and attractive offers on select parts and services through the “Summer-Ready Promo”.

All Honda customers get a Free Safety Checkup(BLOWBAGET – Battery, Lights, Oil, Water, Brake, Air, Gas, Engine, and Tires) and a 10% off on recommended parts for replacement (Battery, Light Bulb, Coolant, Brake Pad/Shoe, Brake Fluid, Aircon Filter, Shock Absorber, Serpentine Belt and Tires).
Customers whose vehicles are out of the warranty period are entitled to a Php 500 discount for the Complete Major Periodic Maintenance Service.
Customers with no recorded service visit in any authorized Dealership for the past 1 (one) year are qualified to receive Php 500 off on any Periodic Maintenance Service while getting an additional Free Water Repellent Coating Kit for Body for Complete Major Periodic Maintenance Service.

To know more about the Summer-Ready Promo, visit www.hondaphil.com Virtual Showroom After Sales or inquire with the participating Honda dealers and service centers nationwide:

Honda Cars Bulacan	Honda Cars Pasig	Honda Cars Lipa City
Honda Cars Pampanga, Inc.	Honda Cars Shaw	Honda Cars CamSur (Pili)
Honda Cars Angeles-Clark	Honda Cars Quezon City	Honda Cars Mandaue
Honda Cars Pangasinan, Inc.	Honda Cars Fairview	Honda Cars Cebu, Inc.
Honda Cars Tarlac, Inc.	Honda Cars Manila	Honda Cars Cagayan de Oro
Honda Cars Ilocos, Inc.	Honda Cars Manila Bay	Honda Cars Iloilo
Honda Cars Baliuag	Honda Cars Marcos Highway	Honda Cars Negros Occidental
Honda Cars Nueva Ecija, Inc.	Honda Cars Cavite	Honda Cars Tagum
Honda Cars Balintawak	Honda Cars Carmona	Honda Cars General Santos, Inc.
Honda Cars Alabang	Honda Cars San Pablo	Honda Cars Zamboanga
Honda Cars Makati, Inc.	Honda Cars Calamba	Tandang Sora Service Center
Honda Cars Greenhills	Honda Cars Batangas, Inc

To provide its customers with better convenience and low maintenance cost throughout vehicle ownership, Honda is requiring only two preventive maintenance service visits annually, every 6 months, or 10,000 kilometers, whichever comes first.

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Motorola Edge 20 Fusion review: Forgets the flash, focuses on performance

10/15/2021

The Motorola Edge 20 Fusion is the latest addition to the company’s Edge 20 series. And like its siblings, it follows the same design principles but with slightly toned-down internals.

But with the mid-range market saturated with almost like-minded devices and even the rest of the Edge 20 family having similar builds, the Edge 20 Fusion still has some tricks up its sleeve that may make you choose it for your next device.

Design

Echoing the design philosophy of its siblings, the Motorola Edge 20 Fusion keeps things safe and simple. A little too simple for my taste but I can easily see this design in the hands of many.

Its plastic back shows off a soft sheen that’s not too quick to fingerprints but marks can be very evident in lighter conditions. There’s a small barely-there Motorola emblem in the middle and a rounded rectangle module up top.

Our unit came in the Electric Graphite color which shifts between dark blue and gray depending on the way the light hits it.

The camera bump is very noticeable.

It protrudes from the back, so much so that the phone tilts and rocks when laid down on its back. Now, of course, this no way gets in the way of the performance of the phone or its cameras but I personally don’t like having such a big bump.

If you use the included case, it gets even bulkier but you do get that added protection if you need it.

Edges are nicely rounded and the phone is comfortable to grip whether with a case or not. The device may come across a bit wide for some, though. I have a hard time using it with one hand though that may be because of the size of my hands.

But overall, the weight and in-hand feel of this phone is nice and comfortable.

For its ports and buttons, we have the volume rocker on the right side with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor/power button just below it. On the left, we have the dual sim card tray and another button to wake Google Assistant.

Up top, we have one of the microphones and on the bottom lives the second alongside the USB Type-C port and the single bottom-firing speaker.

Additionally, the Motorola Edge 20 Fusion has IP52 water resistance which should protect it against splashes.

Display and multimedia

On the face of the Motorola Edge 20 Fusion is a large 6.7-inch Full HD+ OLED display with a 90Hz fast refresh rate. Bezels are thin all around which offers a nice immersive experience.

The screen is stunning. Colors are very vibrant and true-to-life with deep blacks to contrast them. It also supports HDR10+ so watching shows or movies is even more delightful because of the extra clarity and vibrancy.

You do get this pretty prominent selfie camera front and center, though, which often breaks the image or videos on screen. It may or may not be a big deal for some but it’s something worth mentioning.

And if you’re read or watched any of my past smartphone reviews, you’ll know that I love a phone with high refresh rates. Maxing out at 90Hz, transitions and animations are smooth and really add to the overall experience of the phone.

And even with 90Hz active, the battery wasn’t quick to drain but we’ll get to that later on.

Touch response is fast as well with little to no lag even during gaming. The display’s brightness is also more than enough indoors and outdoors though you may have to max it out on a sunny day.

For audio, we have a single bottom-firing speaker. For a device with an impressive display and fast refresh rates, I would have hoped for a stereo speaker to really make it entertainment-ready.

But its single speaker is not all that bad. You get a satisfying loudness to it but it does come up a little bit thin when watching movies or shows.

Luckily, there’s a headphone jack and Bluetooth connectivity so you can easily switch to wired or wireless solutions easily.

Performance

At the heart of the Edge 20 Fusion is a MediaTek Dimensity 800U processor mated with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 120GB of internal storage. The latter is expandable up to 1TB via a MicroSD card.

Unlike the Edge 20 and Edge 20 Pro, the Fusion adopts a mid-range MediaTek chip. The 800U sits just below one of MediaTek’s faster mid-range processors but my experience with the Edge 20 Fusion was smooth and problem-free.

And coupled with Motorola’s Android 11 skin, you’re also getting useful and thoughtful features that help out with the most common tasks and phone operations.

My favorites include Peek Display which lets you privately look at your notifications from the lock screen and the ‘swipe to split’ gesture that comes really handy when multitasking.

Back to its performance, if you’re a simple person who needs a powerful phone to go about your daily work tasks or even school duties, this phone has got your back.

The screen is large enough. I was able to work on my emails or quickly edit articles on the go. Flying from app to app was no problem though heavier apps like Lightroom had me closing down some for a smoother experience.

As for gaming, you’ve got a pretty good processor and a decent amount of RAM which makes light gaming a good fit. I’ve been playing Moonlighter a lot which really isn’t a heavy game but it runs with no hitches. Visuals and graphics come alive as well thanks to the OLED screen.

Heavier games like Genshin Impact did surprisingly better than expected. The game does automatically set graphics to low but it could handle medium just fine. It’s best to close down some apps, though, just to lessen the background load on the phone.

Cameras

The Motorola Edge 20 Fusion offers a mixed mag of premium features and this includes a 108-megapixel main camera headlining its triple camera system. You’ve also got an ultra-wide-angle that performs well and outputs clean images, with no visible distortion on the sides. And lastly, a macro camera.

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The main shooter offers detailed photos but color reproduction could use a bit more work. Noise or grain also tend to show up even under slightly overcast conditions

But for the most part, we could capture nice and bright photos with clean edges and soft depth.

Around the front is a 32-megapixel shooter for selfies which is a hit and miss for me. Sharp and clean photos are achieved in bright light but step indoors and you’ll be getting visible noise.

The software does exert some effort to remedy this by smoothing things out.

There are also different modes that give you fun and more interesting ways to take photos or videos. Spot Color isolates a single color, a feature we also saw on the Reno5. There’s also Dual Capture, Live Filters, and more.

Additionally, it also comes with beautification filters but I found these tend to darken my skin color a bit when set to automatic so I would rather go manual with its settings.

Overall, all of the cameras on the Edge 20 Fusion are just enough to be suitable for the everyday user. Its most obvious weakness is its low-light performance but the quality is still more than acceptable and the software enhancement do make it a little bit better.

Battery

Powering this phone is a 5000mAh battery which lasts about a day and a half with intermittent use. Having it as my daily driver, it spent a lot of time on the usual apps without taking too much of a toll on the battery.

I also had the 90Hz screen active and put in about an hour or two of gaming within those two days as well.

I can safely say that the battery-saving technologies on this device really shine. Even with its fast refresh rate active, we’re given a very decent amount of power to get through the day.

The phone comes bundled with a TurboPower 30W charger which was able to refill the battery to full in about an hour and 15 minutes. Not the fastest around but not bad at all and still fit for quick top-ups.

But overall, the battery life of the Motorola Edge 20 Fusion is something to love. You’re getting next to no compromise in performance out of the box and you can even extend its life by altering its settings.

Creature feature

Creature Feature is what we call our favorite feature, or features, of a device that we believe makes it stand out.

And for the Motorola Edge Fusion 20, it would have to be two things — its OLED display and battery life.

As I’ve already said, the display on this phone is so vibrant and so bright. I really enjoyed watching and playing on it and, coupled with long battery life, it became an easy phone to love and even easier to get used to.

Final thoughts

The Motorola Edge Fusion 20 is a straight-to-the-point device for people with simple needs. Heroing battery life and snappy performance, it’s a great companion as well for those who use their device both for work and play.

The simplicity of the device aims to divert users’ attention to its features that work to increase productivity and provide a hassle-free smartphone experience.

Compromise comes in the form of a bulky exterior and average camera performance but you’re getting all its other features at a pretty good deal at just PhP 16,995.

There’s also a bundle available at launch up until October 21 that gives you PhP 1000 off (bringing it down to just PhP 15,995) plus you can get a Lenovo S2 Smartwatch and Lenovo HT28 Headset for free.