Honda showcases advanced safety features of City and Jazz

Honda may have established itself in the automotive industry with an aggressive approach to vehicle design, engineering, and tuning, but its number-one priority, as reinforced by its latest model releases, is still customer safety.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) recently held the Honda City and Jazz VSA Safety Driving Experience for the local motoring media, featuring the newest generations of its top-selling subcompact offerings. The event highlighted the Anti-lock Brake System with Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (ABS with EBD) and the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) systems, both state-of-the-art active safety features inherent in the top variants of the two models (City VX+, Jazz VX and Jazz VX+).

Mr. Toshio Kuwahara, HCPI president and general manager, stressed that Honda has kept passenger safety its top consideration over the years. “Our cars have always been infused with the latest vehicle safety systems available on the market,” he said. “We are proud to be one of the first brands to include these high-end safety features in our affordable sedan and hatchback models. This makes the Honda City and the Honda Jazz two of the safest and most technically advanced vehicles in the subcompact class today.”

In the VSA Safety Driving Experience, 15 motoring press personalities were instructed to do three different driving exercises using both the City VX+ and the Jazz VX+, in order for them to experience the said safety systems at work. The first was Slip and Grip, an emergency-braking and full-acceleration exercise with one side of the vehicle on a slippery and wet surface, and the other on a high-grip and dry surface. It made use of ABS with EBD and the Traction Control feature standard on both top-tier variants.

The second driving exercise was Side Slip, which simulated a panic-braking situation in the middle of a high-speed turn. VSA limited the cars’ tendencies to plow and fishtail during such maneuvers, while ABS with EBD delivered stronger braking force to the wheels with more grip. These kept the cars on their intended path of travel.

The third hands-on driving exercise, Brake and Evade, involved simultaneous sudden braking and lane change over a slippery surface. Again, ABS with EBD and VSA were automatically deployed to maintain the cars’ balance and prevent them from completely losing traction throughout the maneuver. They also allowed the drivers to avoid an obstacle on the road despite the low-grip surface. And as in the previous exercises, the Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) feature flashed the brake lights to warn trailing cars of the sudden brake application.

Mr. Georges Ramirez, HCPI event organizer, described the objectives of the three driving exercises: “The last thing you would want as a driver is to be involved in an accident. These exercises illustrated how both the top variants of the Honda Jazz and the Honda City are well-equipped to give you confidence on the road in order to handle emergency driving situations.”

All variants of the Honda City and Jazz are equipped with standard safety features such as the Anti-Lock Brake System with Electronic Brake-Force Distribution and Dual Airbags. Suggested retail prices start from P756,000 for the City and P768,000 for the Jazz. The models tested in this activity retails for P970,000 (City 1.5 VX+) and P948,000 (Jazz VX+). More details are available at www.hondaphil.com or any of the authorized Honda dealerships nationwide.

Unstoppable Honda, unveils sportier Civic

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), Honda’s automobile business unit in the Philippines officially announces the arrival of the refreshed Honda Civic at Greenbelt 3 in Makati City. Unstoppable to regain its strong market presence, the day marked Honda’s third new model launch for 2014.

Continuously exuding the distinctive character that has carved the winning heritage of the Civic badge, the new Civic introduced today further improves Civic’s values of spirited driving, advanced technologies and premium and sporty styling.

Engineered to deliver spirited driving performance, the new Civic is available in both 2.0 and 1.8 liter engine displacements, both mated with 5-speed automatic transmission and capable to deliver maximum power output of 155 ps at 6,500 rpm for the 2.0 liter variant and 141 ps at 5,500 rpm for the 1.8 liter variants.

The “More Sporty Civic” stands to be the grand concept for this updated model, which is reinforced by its three major characteristics: sporty design, advanced features in fuel economy, entertainment and safety; and fun with dynamic driving and handling. Morevover, while it is no strange for Honda to offer factory-installed accessories to its models, Honda has decided to offer the Civic in three variants, two of which will come with genuine MUGEN and Modulo aero kits fitted as standard. The 2.0 EL MUGEN variant comes with MUGEN accessories – sports grille, front under spoiler, rear under spoiler, side under spoilers, wing-type trunk spoiler and a MUGEN emblem. The 1.8 E Modulo variant on the other hand is equipped with Modulo front under spoiler, rear under spoiler, side under spoilers, wing-type tailgate spoiler, and Modulo emblem. Also, the 1.8 E Modulo now sports a new honeycomb grille with noticeable single bar chrome accent, which it also shares with the base variant 1.8 S. The new Civic 2.0 EL MUGEN and 1.8 E Modulo come standard with fog lights, chrome handles and power retract side mirrors with integrated side turn lights. Furthermore, the new Civic now comes with a newly designed 16-inch three-dimensional, multi-spoke alloy wheels for its best selling 1.8 E variant to create an exciting balance between aerodynamic body styling and sportier stance, while the 2.0 EL MUGEN sports the signature 17-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels.

Get inside the new Civic and be greeted by the high-tech two-tiered dashboard carefully crafted for interactive dialogue between the Civic and the driver resulting to excellent ergonomics. 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 that delivers superb driving pleasure of a manual transmission. Should the driver opt for a more relaxed driving pace on long highway stretches, the cruise control is added to the new Civic.

For more convenience, multi-functional steering controls are added for more intuitive operation. These controls allow the driver to operate the Civic’s advanced technologies such as the intelligent multi information display (i-MID) which shows information such as the fuel consumption and vehicle settings. A new addition to the already advanced interior equipment of the Civic is the new 7-inch touch screen display audio. The application of such equipment minimizes the use of buttons making it easier to operate while radiating a premium feel. The 7-inch touch screen display audio features functions such as hands-free telephone (HFT) and audio streaming via Bluetooth connectivity. The new Civic is also equipped with different ports such as auxiliary, 2 USB slots, and the new HDMI port that lets you connect and mirror your smartphone on the touch screen display audio.

Matching the Civic’s driving performance is an unmatched comprehensive methodology on vehicle safety. As standard, the new Civic is equipped with driver and passenger SRS airbags and anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD). The 2.0 EL MUGEN variant comes with additional safety features such as side airbags, side curtain airbags, vehicle stability assist (VSA), child seat anchors, and driver and front passenger seatbelt reminder; enabling it to be 5-star Asean New Car Assessment Program (ASEAN-NCAP) safety rating compliant. Both the 2.0 EL MUGEN and 1.8 Modulo variants are now equipped with a multi-view reverse camera that is capable of displaying in three views (normal, wide, and top down).

Experience the new Civic’s unmatched performance and features with the following suggested retail prices:

2.0 EL MUGEN PhP 1,368,000
1.8 E Modulo PhP 1,118,000
1.8 S PhP 978,000

The new Civic is available in five colors:

Modern Steel Metallic (2.0 EL MUGEN and 1.8 E Modulo)
White Orchid Pearl (2.0 EL MUGEN and 1.8 E Modulo, additional P20,000)
Carnelian Red Pearl (1.8 variants only)
Crystal Black Pearl
Taffeta White (1.8 S only)
For more details about the new Civic, head out to any of the authorized Honda car dealerships nationwide.

Honda Cars now in Calamba, Laguna

The city of Calamba in Laguna plays host to Honda Cars Philippines, Inc.’s 31st full dealership in the country, Honda Cars Calamba (HCCL). In continuous quest in bringing its products and services closer to its customers, HCCL is strategically located along the National Highway Barangay Milagrosa, Calamba, approximately 1.5kms distance from Sto. Tomas, Batangas City (SLEX) exit.

Honda’s latest dealership, an elegant and contemporary structure, is a good combination of classic and modern architectural design. The dealership boasts of a comfortable and well-designed interior that demonstrates the premium Honda image – established, advanced and pro-active to clients’ needs. Led by Mr. Anthony N. Cheng, President of Honda Cars Calamba, this dealer continues to uphold Honda’s tradition of providing outstanding products and excellent after-sales services for total customer satisfaction.

Joining the inauguration were the executives of Honda Cars Philippines, Inc., Mr. Tatsuya Natsume, President and General Manager, Mr. Toshio Kuwahara, SAVP for Marketing and Sales, the President and General Manager of Honda Philippines, Inc., Mr. Yasushi Okamoto and the principals of Honda Cars Calamba, Mr. Anthony Cheng and Dr. Mike Tan. The Vice Governor of Province of Laguna, Hon. Ramil Hernandez also graced the event.

To know more about the dealership, you may reach Honda Cars Calamba (HCCL) at the following numbers, (0927) 269-8656 or (0999) 336-850. Check out the all-new Accord plus Honda’s other car models at this dealership for a test drive.

Honda Cars now in Calamba, Laguna

The city of Calamba in Laguna plays host to Honda Cars Philippines, Inc.’s 31st full dealership in the country, Honda Cars Calamba (HCCL). In continuous quest in bringing its products and services closer to its customers, HCCL is strategically located along the National Highway Barangay Milagrosa, Calamba, approximately 1.5kms distance from Sto. Tomas, Batangas City (SLEX) exit.

Honda’s latest dealership, an elegant and contemporary structure, is a good combination of classic and modern architectural design. The dealership boasts of a comfortable and well-designed interior that demonstrates the premium Honda image – established, advanced and pro-active to clients’ needs. Led by Mr. Anthony N. Cheng, President of Honda Cars Calamba, this dealer continues to uphold Honda’s tradition of providing outstanding products and excellent after-sales services for total customer satisfaction.

Joining the inauguration were the executives of Honda Cars Philippines, Inc., Mr. Tatsuya Natsume, President and General Manager, Mr. Toshio Kuwahara, SAVP for Marketing and Sales, the President and General Manager of Honda Philippines, Inc., Mr. Yasushi Okamoto and the principals of Honda Cars Calamba, Mr. Anthony Cheng and Dr. Mike Tan. The Vice Governor of Province of Laguna, Hon. Ramil Hernandez also graced the event.

To know more about the dealership, you may reach Honda Cars Calamba (HCCL) at the following numbers, (0927) 269-8656 or (0999) 336-850. Check out the all-new Accord plus Honda’s other car models at this dealership for a test drive.

Honda Introduces City MUGEN Limited Edition Model

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) will introduce in limited quantity the Honda City equipped with original and genuine MUGEN accessories.

The Honda City has enjoyed high market acceptance for providing amazing value with its stylish design, fuel efficient yet powerful driving performance, and outstanding interior space and utility.

The City MUGEN Limited Edition enhances the ownership experience by being equipped with original genuine MUGEN accessories. Unique front sports grille, front under spoiler, side spoiler, rear under spoiler and rear wing spoiler enhance the already sporty design of the standard City model and make it stand out on the road. The City MUGEN Limited Edition under the concept “SUPERLATIVE ACTIVE SPORTS” produced to emphasize the specific characteristics of the City, “Stream line design” and “Nimble handling” with the aero dynamic parts seek to satisfy the sporty taste and excellently designed to meet the customer’s desire for ultimate style and performance.

Only twenty (20) units of the City MUGEN Limited Edition Model will be made available in the Philippines. This will guarantee a high exclusivity for the owner of this model. Available starting today is the 1.5 EL AT variant in Taffeta White color. The City MUGEN Limited Edition Model 1.5 EL AT variant will have a special introductory price of Php 976,000.

For more information, please visit any of the 29 authorized Honda dealerships nationwide.