It’s also the first to be operated by Honda Cars Retail Philippines
by Lije Martin
Honda’s famed subcompact just got a refresh
The facelifted Honda City has arrived in the Philippines. Contrary to what many of us had hoped for, though, the subcompact still gets no hybrid system in our market for 2027.That being said, the City lineup does get a host of
Honda’s proprietary e:HEV transmission makes its way to the Civic
It's not just the facelifted City that's been added to Honda Cars Philippines' lineup-the new Civic with S+ Shift has also arrived in the market.We've been expecting this updated compact sedan since it was launched in Thailand
The range-topping Hatchback stickers for P1.238-M
Honda Cars Philippines is revamping its lineup with updates to its two famed nameplates, the City and the Civic.Starting with the City, the subcompact sedan/hatchback gets an almost completely reworked front fascia. It features more aggressive styling, with a larger
There’s also a program specifically for the e:HEV lineup
Honda Cars Philippines has partnered with PSBank to offer a limited-time financing program. From October 14 to 31, the 'Drive at Peace, Pay with Ease' program gives new car buyers the choice between 0% interest rates or a low monthly amortization
by Lije Martin
The little crossover that could
In the subcompact crossover segment, Honda has been fending off Chinese hybrids left and right with its HR-V RS e:HEV. Honda has a legacy in the Philippines, and along with the Civic, CR-V, and Prelude, the HR-V is
by Lije Martin
Our biggest ‘Big Test’ to date
Over the years, we've shot episode after episode of The Big Test-some bigger than the others. Our latest one, however, is the biggest to date.In this latest comparo, we've done a full-on five-way featuring the compact-
There are plenty of other deals across Honda’s local lineup
Honda Cars Philippines is back with another promo for August, and this month, the HR-V is headlining the list of discounts.Specifically, it's the HR-V 1.5 S CVT that's getting the biggest price cut. Honda is currently
The crossover king returns?
Honda is in a spot of bother. The Japanese carmaker's $9 billion EV investment in a North American market has been canceled by the automaker due to fickle politics and uncertain financial subsidies, resulting in the brand's first financial loss
by Niky Tamayo
More deals and discounts are also available on other Honda models
Honda Cars Philippines is currently offering a mountain of deals and discounts on some of its most popular models. These are available until July 31, 2026, and interested buyers can opt for friendly down payment promotions or low monthly amortization plans.Payment
The ‘Hybrid Power, Honda Trust’ campaign makes e:HEV offerings more accessible
Following a showcase of its new corporate identity at the 2026 Philippine International Motor Show, Honda Cars Philippines is holding an electrified promo with the 'Hybrid Power, Honda Trust' campaign. Until the end of June, customers upgrading to a brand-new Honda
by Angelo Nieto
The Japanese brand looks to the future
At the 2026 Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), Honda Cars Philippines reaffirmed its commitment and goal of delivering the best hybrid vehicles in the market right now. The new Honda logo was also shown for the first time. Resembling two outstretched hands,
The City, City Hatch, BR-V, and HR-V are eligible for the program
Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) and Bank of the Philippine Islands are teaming up for a new kind of financing program through the Step Up Pay Plan Promo. This flexible financing program is designed to help young professionals and growing families achieve their
by Angelo Nieto
Even if they’re getting on in years, these Hondas are great for beginners
The previous-generation Honda City is a bit sentimental for me. I learned to drive in a 2018 model finished in golden brown metallic paint, and it's seen me through various milestones and major life events. So when Honda invited me
by Angelo Nieto
Don’t miss out on the Prelude on display, too
Honda Cars Philippines is arriving in full force at the 2026 Auto Focus Summer Test Drive Festival at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. The spotlight is on the tried-and-true e:HEV models in the brand's lineup, especially
by Angelo Nieto
Now offering more consistent and complete support to customers in the region
Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) recently inaugurated its first dealership in Region VIII: Honda Cars Tacloban. With the dealership now operational, Tacloban residents can enjoy more accessible sales and after-sales support from the Japanese brand.The facility sits on a 2,145sqm
by Angelo Nieto
It’s the first Honda to use the new S+ Shift system
After all the teasers and previews, it's finally here: The sixth-generation Honda Prelude officially joins the brand's Philippine lineup, creating a niche of its own as a premium, sporty grand tourer with hybrid propulsion.Let's get the price
Celebrating the brand’s efficient ICE and hybrid models
The numbers back it up: Honda can be counted on for fuel efficiency. Look no further than the results of Honda's entries in the Department of Eenergy fuel eco-run from last year.That matters more than ever when fuel costs
Here comes the sun
Among the pantheon of timeless classics released by Honda in that golden era between the late '70s and the early 2000s, the Prelude stands as a footnote to the likes of the Civic Type R, the Integra, the S2000, and the NSX.
by Niky Tamayo
How does Toyota’s new AWD hybrid compact SUV stack up against its rivals?
With the introduction of the all-new RAV4 in the local market, Toyota Motor Philippines finally joins Subaru and Honda in offering an all-wheel-drive hybrid compact SUV. For this high-riding electrified spec-sheet brawl, we'll be pitting the
He takes over from Rie Miyake, who assumed the post in 2023
Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) will have a new president effective April 1, 2026: Hidekazu Arai will take over the post upon the end of his assignment as the chief administrator of the business planning department at Honda's headquarters in Japan.Arai
