2023 Honda BR-V VX review: Top-spec BR-V tested | Top Gear Philippines

When it was launched locally late in 2022, the all-new 2023 Honda BR-V was one of the most anticipated releases not just in its segment but also in the car industry as a whole. Filipino car buyers love their seven-seaters, and the BR-V has built its reputation on being a subcompact seven-seat SUV with reasonable performance, a comfortable interior, and decent build quality.

We did a first drive feature on the latest-gen BR-V a while back, but here we have a more in-depth review of the 2023 Honda BR-V VX, the model’s top-spec variant equipped with Honda Sensing. Watch the video above if you’re considering this people-hauler for your next ride, and let us know in the comments what you want us to review next.

0:00 Intro
1:05 Engine specs
2:25 Ride comfort
2:40 Fuel economy
3:20 Cockpit
6:02 Second row
8:00 Cargo area
9:38 Third row
11:13 Exterior
12:58 Price
13:10 Conclusion and score

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[hilarryous]

for a start, you didn't mention Honda Sensing which is the selling point of its price point and against its competitors at the same price segment. Most of all, it's the most powerful in its class while others would range at more or less 105 horses vs its 119hp, doesn't sound a lot but when you start people-hauling up the mountains or overtaking in the highways that would really differ.

[ctian]

Maganda dito maliit tingnan pero maluwang ang loob kahit 3rd row, honda magic

[kaorukhl]

best 7-seater for me especially with the addition of honda sensing

[Ytsjam]

I dont know why car reviewers say that the BRV has tons of space, when in fact it's the most claustrophobic of all MPVs.
I am 5'9" and owns a 2nd gen Celerio. Being in a BRV doesn't feel like an upgrade over the smaller car I own in terms of space. Yes it is wider from the exterior, but the door cards are so huge and eats up all the space that you are still elbow to elbow with the person on the passenger seat. Not to mention the lower (sedan-like) roofline.

[ralphallones]

That weird stuff you said @8:43 is the tonneau cover. A feature that could make the trunk space and folded seat level and flat.

[badfinancialdecisions]

Totally agree with tactile controls. The trend towards slapping giant ipads on the center console needs to die.

[alongcameangeli]

The back seat protector is a separate accessory that has to be bought separately

[euphegeniadoubtfire]

10 to 15 years earlier, it was easy to brush aside the Chinese cars as practically the difference between them from the Japanese or European makes was night and day. Now that gap is closing faster than expected and the traditional auto players better shape up in terms of what they can offer to the PH market which they normally do with stripped down models compared to what the international markets have and yet still charge a fairly high price because Filipinos had very little choices back then.

[maccastillo]

Honda lover here, but this new model is not even worth the upgrade from It’s previous model.

[jaguarpw]

No mention of Honda Sensing or ADAS in this review. One con for me is the absence of brake hold and electronic parking brake. At 1.4M price point this should be a standard

[matttimoteo]

Honda all the way! 😊 getting to order soon! 🚙🚗

[NM-Collection]

Back in the day when you hear Japan, you'd feel like it is the future of modern technology but nowadays they're not keeping up with this reputation. Their car designs are outdated. Look at Kia, Chery, Ford, and more. You can't compare anymore. Looks like Honda and even the giant Toyota is stuck in the past.

[carloantoniotubil]

Is it really underpower? If you are to decide sir what would you choose? BR-V VX or HR-V S?

[Arki.dyes]

pede naman bumili ng accesories if cup holder lang ang issue

[alchard]

Nice review Sir, though if I may ask for your own liking which do you prefer is it this BRV-VX or the SG-X as an overall pick? :D

[WNTERMELON]

Ito sana main choice for this 2023 but then the new ford territory came into market truly next gen tech compared dito

[docellie]

Do the steering wheel controls have illuminating lights?

[oigemer]

Nice review sir. Plan to buy soon this car.

[laxarad]

Prices of cars have increased by leaps and bound. Some by 50% from their previous models but the specs specially the engines haven't really been upgraded. Are we being shortchanged or is it just the result of inflation brought about by reckless borrowing and spending of governments?

[danphilipf.hernandez]

No mention/review of the honda sensing?