Honda Accessory now open in Alabang and Global City dealerships

R-L: Mr. Bungo Yamamoto, Overseas Product Business Development of MUGEN accessories, Mr. Doreen Pacanuayan, Branch Manager of Honda Cars Alabang, Mr. Akihiro Kojima, Manager for Motor Sports and Products Business of M-TEC Company Limited, known for its MUGEN accessories, Mr. Toshio Kuwahara, President and General Manager of Honda Cars Philippines, Inc., and Honda Cars Alabang Sales and Parts associates. (Photo ref. Honda Cars Alabang Group)

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), Honda’s automobile business unit in the Philippines, opens additional Honda Accessory Corner business in Honda Cars Alabang (HCAL) and Honda Cars Global City (HCGC) with the continuous effort to provide its valued customers an enhanced driving enjoyment and ownership experience.

The business expansion offers accessibility to car enthusiasts who love to equip their vehicles with original Modulo and MUGEN accessories. Honda has been working with these partners to give customers wide selections to improve the look and feel of their vehicles.

The Modulo accessory brand is developed in parallel with Honda’s new car development, which assures accessories with an optimum level of design, functionality and quality unmatched by non-genuine aftermarket accessories. On the other hand, MUGEN, which is a Japanese word for infinite, designs and manufactures racing engines and premium aftermarket parts under the strong partnership with Honda.

All authorized Honda Car dealerships sell both Modulo and MUGEN accessories but only those with operating Honda Accessory Corners will be able to showcase the latest items plus premium merchandise from Asimo, Honda, Modulo and MUGEN collections.

R-L: Mr. Mark J. Tejada, Branch Manager of Honda Cars Global City, Bungo Yamamoto, Overseas Product Business Development of MUGEN accessories, Mr. Emmanuel Aligada, Mr. Emmanuel Aligada, President and COO of Honda Cars Makati Group and Deputy CEO, Ayala Automotive Holdings Corporation, and  Mr. Toshio Kuwahara, President and General Manager of Honda Cars Philippines, Inc., Mr. Akihiro Kojima, Manager for Motor Sports and Products Business of M-TEC Company Limited, known for its MUGEN accessories. (Photo Ref. Honda Cars Global City Group)

To spruce-up customers’ existing Honda vehicles, they can also choose from available Modulo and MUGEN accessory packages for different models. Select models of the current Honda line-up are also available for purchase with factory-installed accessories such as the All New City 1.5 VX MUGEN, 1.5 VX Modulo Aero Sports, 1.5 E Navi+ Modulo Utility, 1.5 E Modulo Utility, Civic 1.8 E Modulo, Civic 2.0 EL MUGEN, Jazz MUGEN Limited Edition, CR-Z Modulo and CR-Z MUGEN. To know more about Honda’s genuine accessories, visit any authorized Honda dealership or www.hondaphil.com.

Honda Rolls Out New Models, Freebies this Holiday Season

Jazz MUGEN

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), Honda’s automobile business unit in the Philippines is pleased to announce this season’s remarkable offerings of new products and freebies.

2015 Honda Civic

In continuously providing up to date products, HCPI now offers the 2015 Honda Civic in the Philippine market. Exuding the distinctive character that has carved the winning heritage of the Civic badge, the 2015 Civic is reinforced by its major characteristics: sporty design, advanced features in fuel economy, entertainment and safety; and dynamic driving and handling.

The 2015 Civic is available in six variants with either a 2.0 or 1.8 liter engine displacement mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission. Manual Transmission will now be exclusively available to the 1.8 S Civic.

Inside the 2015 Civic is a high-tech two-tiered dashboard carefully crafted for interactive dialogue between the Civic and the driver resulting to excellent ergonomics. Select variants of the 2015 Civic are now equipped with Smart Entry & Push Start System. That complements its other advance features such as 7-inch touch screen display audio with hands-free telephone (HFT) and audio streaming via Bluetooth connectivity. The touch screen display also functions as the screen for the multi-view reverse camera which is available in select variants of the 2015 Civic. Furthermore, different ports such as auxiliary, 2 USB slots, and an HDMI port are made available for more advanced in-car entertainment. Using the HDMI port allows users to connect and mirror their smart phone on the touch screen display audio while the vehicle is in full stop.

Multi-functional steering controls are also available that allow the driver operate the Civic’s intelligent Multi Information Display (i-MID) which shows information such as the fuel consumption and other vehicle settings. With your hands steady on the steering wheel, experience the thrill of more spirited driving at your fingertips with the Civic’s race-inspired and fun-to-use paddle shift technology which delivers the superb driving pleasure of a manual transmission. Should the driver opt for a more relaxed driving pace on long highway stretches, select variants of the 2015 Civic are equipped with cruise control.

Complementing the 2015 Civic’s driving performance is a comprehensive methodology on vehicle safety. As standard, it is equipped with driver and passenger SRS airbags and anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD). The 2.0 liter variants have additional safety features such as side airbags, side curtain airbags, vehicle stability assist (VSA), hill start assist (HSA), child seat anchors, and seat belt reminder for the front passenger, in addition to that of the driver. Furthermore, the Civic has also been awarded Best Child Occupant Protection in the first Asean NCAP Grand Prix 2014 held in Malaysia.


*Additional PhP 20,000 for White Orchid Pearl color.

All New Jazz MUGEN Limited Edition

With only 30 units available in the market, the All New Jazz MUGEN Limited Edition model offers original, factory-installed MUGEN accessories that bring the sporty character of the Honda Jazz 1.5 V variant with Manual Transmission to another level.

Exclusively designed for the discerning car enthusiasts who appreciate enhanced styling to the All New Jazz’ aerodynamics, the Jazz MUGEN Limited Edition bears front grille, tail gate spoiler, 17-inch MUGEN Alloy Wheels with wheel nut and lock nut set and a MUGEN emblem.

Launched last June 2014, the All New Jazz boasts of key technologies and improvements that intend to give an overall pleasing customer experience that further strengthens the benchmark it has set. Highly recognized for its versatility and functionality attributes, the All New Jazz surprises occupants with its remarkable cabin space and patented Ultra Seat. The Ultra Seat folds flat or flips up allowing the All New Jazz to easily adapt to a wide variety of passenger and cargo hauling needs through various seating configuration modes – Utility, Tall, Long and Refresh modes. Chiefly designed to be a car that can do anything for and be anything to the customers, the All New Honda Jazz offers space for you and for everything else that can surely put up with extra loads of fun.

Be part of the 30 soon-to-be owners who will get the chance of owning the Jazz MUGEN Limited Edition. It will hit select Honda dealer showrooms starting November 12, with a suggested retail price of Php 908,000 and will be available in two colors: Rallye Red and Tafetta White. Other variants of the Honda Jazz are available at all authorized dealerships with the following suggested retail prices:

                                      1.5 V MT Php 778,000
1.5 V CVT Php 818,000
1.5 VX CVT Php 918,000
1.5 VX+ CVT Php 958,000

Customers can also choose from different accessory packages in partnership with MUGEN, which can be purchased separately and installed to any variant of the All New Jazz.

All New City Holiday Organizing Kit

Planning out of town getaways, family reunions, and parties with friends to celebrate this yuletide season made easier as Honda’s best selling sub-compact sedan promise to deliver nothing but unparalleled travelling experience with additional versatility for all your hauling needs. HCPI gears you up before hitting the roads offering a free holiday organizing kit for all Honda City variants until December 31, 2014. The City holiday organizing package consists of genuine Modulo utility accessories namely trunk tray, trunk drawer, cargo hook and cargo net.

Now on its fourth generation, the All New City set the bar further in the sub-compact segment with sporty yet sophisticated looks and technologically advanced features, not ordinarily found in other sub-compacts. The All New City is offered with Honda’s improved 1.5 liter i-VTEC engine that delivers maximum power output of 120 ps at 6600 rpm. The 1.5 liter i-VTEC engine is mated to a new 5-speed Manual Transmission and developed under the Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology, or a new Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT with 7-speed paddle shifters). The All New City is available in several variants with the following suggested retail prices:

1.5 E MT PHP 759,000
1.5 E CVT PHP 799,000
1.5 E CVT Modulo Utility PHP 824,000
1.5 E NAVI+ MT PHP 819,000
1.5 E NAVI+ CVT PHP 859,000
1.5 E NAVI+ CVT Modulo Utility PHP 884,000
1.5 VX CVT PHP 890,000
1.5 VX+ CVT PHP 980,000
1.5 VX CVT Modulo Aero Sports PHP 945,000
1.5 VX CVT MUGEN Special Edition PHP 1,040,000

The All New City (depending on the variant chosen) boasts of advanced technologies that complements its stylish exterior such as intuitive touch screen display audio with voice recognition system and reverse camera, automatic air-conditioning system with a user-friendly touch panel, Smart Entry with push start system, Garmin navigation, DVD video playback and Bluetooth connectivity.

What are you waiting for? Visit any of the 32 authorized Honda dealerships nationwide and catch the amazing deals for the All New City and Jazz and see the 2015 Civic. For more details on the products and promos, visit www.hondaphil.com. The All New City Holiday Organizing Package promo is covered by DTI-IV-A Permit No. 10-302, series of 2014. An interested customer who will avail the free holiday organizing kit will get an adjusted discount package depending on the All New City variant. The customer may inquire to the nearest Honda dealership for the details of the freebies and discount package.

The All-New City VX MUGEN is now available

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) officially announced the availability of the All-New City VX MUGEN Special Edition.

The All-New City VX MUGEN Special Edition enhances the ownership experience by being equipped with factory-installed genuine MUGEN accessories. It comes with a unique front sports grille, front and rear under spoiler, side under spoilers, 17” alloy wheels with nut and lock set that are exclusively designed for car enthusiasts who will appreciate the premium and dynamic styling of the All-New City. The MUGEN emblem completes its sporty look and makes the City VX MUGEN stand out on the road.

The All-New City debuted in April 2014 with futuristic concept “Touch Tomorrow” that let its customers experience its premium styling and dynamic performance. Equipped with Honda’s improved 1.5 liter i-VTEC engine that delivers maximum output of 120 ps at 6600 rpm. The 1.5 liter i-VTEC engine is mated to a new 5-speed Manual Transmission and new Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT with paddle shifters) developed under Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology. Honda’s new engine technology delivers excellent driving performance and improved fuel efficiency.

Furthermore, Honda also focuses on other equally important features that make the All-New City above in its class. Honda significantly improved its packaging which translates to roomier interior space. Moreover, technologically advanced equipment were added such as the 7-inch advanced touch screen Display Audio, audio streaming via Bluetooth connectivity and voice recognition control, Bluetooth Hands-free Telephone, automatic air-conditioning system with touch panel, auxiliary, USB, HDMI port and three accessory sockets for driver and passengers’ convenience.

The All-New City VX MUGEN Special Edition will be available in Gold Brown Metallic, Taffeta White, Crystal Black Pearl, Modern Steel Metallic and Carnelian Red Pearl colors with a special introductory price of Php 1,030,000. Meanwhile, customers who already own the All-New City prior to this offer may avail of the City MUGEN Accessory Package with the special price of Php 189,000, inclusive of installation fee.

Factory-installed accessories on the All-New City VX MUGEN Special Edition will have the same 3-year warranty that comes with the vehicle, while 1-year warranty is included in the City MUGEN Accessory Package sold separately. The All-New City VX MUGEN Special Edition will be made available in the Philippines in limited quantity.

Honda recognizes the newly established dealers as “Good Green Dealers”

Honda Cars Greenhills Photo (from left to right): Peter Angliongto – HCKI Group Director, Toshio Kuwahara – HCPI President & GM, Johnny Gohh – HCKI Group Director, Joseph Ocampo – Parts & Service Manager HCGH, Tina Marcelino – HCGH Branch Manager, Medel Nera – President House of Investments, Jie Salcedo – Sales Manager HCGH, Johnny Fetalvero – HCKI Group General Manager, Norman Millare – HCPI Customer Service Division Head, Chito Jamias HCQC Group General Manager, Mr. Masanao Kataoka – HCPI Marketing & Sales Adviser and Mr. Roman Nite – HCGH Pollution Control Officer.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) recently recognized Honda Cars Greenhills (HCGH) and Honda Cars Marcos (HCMH) as “Certified Good Green Dealer” in a ceremony held on May 6, 2014 at their respective dealerships.

HCGH started its operations last November 14, 2013, while HCMH last January 26, 2014 are the newest additions to the Yuchengco Group of Companies’ (YGC) Honda dealership network. These two new dealerships took the add-on challenges positively to include environmental initiative in its sales operations, particularly in the sale of its products, services and parts. Both HCGH and HCMH were able to complete the Step-1 requirements of HCPI’s Green Dealer Program.

To acquire complete certification, the dealer must effectively implement activities under its 2-step program. Step 1 activities include waste management, recycling, basic safety, use of personnel protective equipment and compliance to legal requirements. Whereas, Step 2 activities include contribution to local community through CSR projects, energy and environmental conservation, economical chemical use and control, improved waste management system, improved recycling program and complete safety and personnel protective equipment.

Honda Cars Marcos Highway Photo (from left to right): Rocky Montoya – Branch Manager Honda Cars Marikina, Eugene Alvar – HCMH General Sales Manager, Toshio Kuwahara – HCPI President & GM, Chito Jamias – HCQC Group General Manager, Aris Manrique – HCMH Pollution Control Officer, Abet Bernardo – HCMH Parts & Service Manager, Ruel Morales – HCMH Branch Manager, Medel Nera – President House of Investments, Norman Millare – HCPI Customer Service Division Head and Deo Olegario – Honda Cars Fairview Branch Manager

The Green Dealer Plaque and Certificate were presented by HCPI’s President and General Manager – Mr. Toshio Kuwahara and Customer Service Division Head – Mr. Norman Millare.

“We appreciate YGC’s cooperation and support in fulfilling HCPI’s endeavor to achieve an exceptional level of environment friendliness in our operation. We are looking forward to achieving 100% certification of good green Honda cars dealerships nationwide”, Mr. Kuwahara said.

This ‘Green Dealer’ program is in line with the Global Honda Environmental Initiatives towards helping in the preservation, conservation, and protection of the environment.

Honda recognizes the newly established dealers as “Good Green Dealers”

Honda Cars Greenhills Photo (from left to right): Peter Angliongto – HCKI Group Director, Toshio Kuwahara – HCPI President & GM, Johnny Gohh – HCKI Group Director, Joseph Ocampo – Parts & Service Manager HCGH, Tina Marcelino – HCGH Branch Manager, Medel Nera – President House of Investments, Jie Salcedo – Sales Manager HCGH, Johnny Fetalvero – HCKI Group General Manager, Norman Millare – HCPI Customer Service Division Head, Chito Jamias HCQC Group General Manager, Mr. Masanao Kataoka – HCPI Marketing & Sales Adviser and Mr. Roman Nite – HCGH Pollution Control Officer.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) recently recognized Honda Cars Greenhills (HCGH) and Honda Cars Marcos (HCMH) as “Certified Good Green Dealer” in a ceremony held on May 6, 2014 at their respective dealerships.

HCGH started its operations last November 14, 2013, while HCMH last January 26, 2014 are the newest additions to the Yuchengco Group of Companies’ (YGC) Honda dealership network. These two new dealerships took the add-on challenges positively to include environmental initiative in its sales operations, particularly in the sale of its products, services and parts. Both HCGH and HCMH were able to complete the Step-1 requirements of HCPI’s Green Dealer Program.

To acquire complete certification, the dealer must effectively implement activities under its 2-step program. Step 1 activities include waste management, recycling, basic safety, use of personnel protective equipment and compliance to legal requirements. Whereas, Step 2 activities include contribution to local community through CSR projects, energy and environmental conservation, economical chemical use and control, improved waste management system, improved recycling program and complete safety and personnel protective equipment.

Honda Cars Marcos Highway Photo (from left to right): Rocky Montoya – Branch Manager Honda Cars Marikina, Eugene Alvar – HCMH General Sales Manager, Toshio Kuwahara – HCPI President & GM, Chito Jamias – HCQC Group General Manager, Aris Manrique – HCMH Pollution Control Officer, Abet Bernardo – HCMH Parts & Service Manager, Ruel Morales – HCMH Branch Manager, Medel Nera – President House of Investments, Norman Millare – HCPI Customer Service Division Head and Deo Olegario – Honda Cars Fairview Branch Manager

The Green Dealer Plaque and Certificate were presented by HCPI’s President and General Manager – Mr. Toshio Kuwahara and Customer Service Division Head – Mr. Norman Millare.

“We appreciate YGC’s cooperation and support in fulfilling HCPI’s endeavor to achieve an exceptional level of environment friendliness in our operation. We are looking forward to achieving 100% certification of good green Honda cars dealerships nationwide”, Mr. Kuwahara said.

This ‘Green Dealer’ program is in line with the Global Honda Environmental Initiatives towards helping in the preservation, conservation, and protection of the environment.