Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
WHEN Honda first released the BR-V, I found it to be a greatly engineered vehicle but one with questionable design. Sure, the BR-V had the inherent Honda levels of overengineering, especially for its time, but its looks were based on the Mobilio, which in my opinion looked weird unless you splurged for the sporty RS. That's all been rectified here in this second-generation model. Improved in every way possible, the new BR-V has eventually become Honda's best-selling model in the Philippines. To see why, we got ourselves a range-topping 2023 Honda BR-V VX to understand how good this crossover has become.
The controls of the HR-V still has the simplistic theme. PHOTOS BY ISAAC ATIENZA
The front fascia of the new BR-V.
The use of piano black in the BR-V's interior is tastefully minimal, while the silver trim adds visual brightness to the otherwise mostly black interior.
From a styling standpoint, the new Honda BR-V is a massive improvement.