Delivering Mobility to the Next Level: The Honda e:HEV Models Exude Performance on the Drive Up North

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April 17, 2025

April 7-8, 2025: Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) and select media partners took the full hybrid lineup of Honda, composed of the New HR-V RS e:HEV, the New Civic RS e:HEV, and the CR-V RS e:HEV, to an exciting drive up north to test the features and technologies equipped in each model, discover the Honda hybrid vehicles’ fuel economy, and experience incomparable driving performance.

Throughout the two-day event, media participants took turns behind the wheel of each of the three models. Most, if not all, have had the experience driving the CR-V RS e:HEV and the New Civic RS e:HEV on prior occasions, which makes it no surprise that majority of the media participants were a little extra thrilled to test drive the New HR-V RS e:HEV. The media drive also serves as an avenue for the new hybrid model to prove that there’s more to life with its 1.5 e:HEV engine and show how its driving performance compares to the other two models powered by 2.0 e:HEV engines. The Honda e:HEV system guarantees to maintain high efficiency in all driving situations. Honda hybrid vehicles run on purely electric at certain speeds and intelligently switch between three (3) driving modes — EV, hybrid or engine mode — depending on the road and carrying load condition, which makes the Honda hybrid vehicles fuel efficient.

Aside from having e:HEV engines, similar across all three models are Honda’s advanced technologies that promote safety, security, and convenience — Honda SENSING, an advanced driver-assist system, and Honda CONNECT, a mobile application that enables users to easily start, monitor, and control vehicles directly from a mobile phone.

The drive started from the bustling streets of Quezon City all the way to NLEX, SCTEX and TPLEX, where participants taking the driver seat were able to freely navigate and test the Honda SENSING, which supports Honda’s commitment towards a collision-free society. The Honda SENSING features available on each hybrid unit are as follows:

By midday, the convoy headed to Itogon, Benguet for a sumptuous lunch at the newly-opened Mt. Camisong Forest Park and Events, which is an ecotourism destination that highly promotes sustainability and nature conservation. This nature park is strongly committed to fostering a greener, safer environment for Filipinos, which is aligned with Honda’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. A hidden gem in Itogon, Mt. Camisong Forest Park and Events is truly a delight and must-visit for families or friends who are after a relaxing and recreational experience with nature.

The rest of the day was dedicated to the appreciation of the exterior and interior features of the Honda e:HEV models. The stunning and elegant CR-V RS e:HEV, the premium and sporty Civic RS e:HEV and the sophisticated New HR-V RS e:HEV were strategically located in various areas of the park to allow media to freely create content, especially on the new kid on the block.

The following day was when the e:HEV engines were put to the test as the activity was focused on an Eco Challenge for the drive down to Clark, Pampanga. Media participants were grouped accordingly and competed against other teams who were riding the same car model. From Baguio City, the whole convoy traversed the mountain roads down to Rosario. From TPLEX all the way to Clark, participants behind the wheel were required to drive at a speed of 80kph. At this point, the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) feature of the Honda SENSING proved to be convenient as this allowed the driver to simply set the car’s speed at 80kph and cruise along the expressway until the convoy reached Clark. In the end, the winning teams yielded excellent fuel economy which are as follows: team CR-V achieved 28.4km/L, team Civic got 29.8km/L and team HR-V secured 31.5km/L. With fuel-efficient vehicles like the CR-V RS e:HEV, Civic RS e:HEV and HR-V RS e:HEV, Honda ensures that families and friends spend more time on the journey, not in charging or fuel stations, and enjoy more savings.

Honda continues to find ways to provide Filipinos the joy and freedom of mobility with the new technologies and innovations that constantly aim to improve the quality of life. At the same time, Honda solidifies its commitment in achieving a collision-free society and a carbon neutral environment by offering products that prioritize safety and foster a cleaner, greener world.

Interested customers are invited to experience the next level mobility offered by Honda. Find out more about Honda e:HEV models and the rest of the model lineup by visiting the virtual showroom at https://www.hondaphil.com/virtual-honda. Talk to a Sales Consultant and schedule a test drive to experience the exhilarating driving performance of Honda vehicles at the nearest Honda Cars Dealership which you may find via https://www.hondaphil.com/dealer-finder.

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Paolo Lesaca