Honda Refreshes Civic for Pure Intensity

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) continues to deliver pure intensity with the 2010 Civic. Sporting a refreshed dynamic styling, the Civic now comes with newly designed 16” three-dimensional, multi-spoke alloy wheels for its best-selling 1.8 S variant to create a more commanding and sharper look. The new alloy wheel design thoughtfully enhances its exterior and draws an exciting balance between aerodynamic body styling and aggressive stance.

Always at the forefront of offering something new to the delight of its discerning customers, Honda also introduces Polished Metal color to its 1.8 S and 2.0 S Civic variants for that added flair of sporty and modern character.

“There are several factors consumers consider in buying a car and color is one of the significant drivers in finalizing their decision,” said Hiroshi Shimizu, President and General Manager of Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. “Nowadays, consumers are getting savvy about the latest color trends. And so, we continue to revitalize our color line-up to suit the market’s dynamic taste and preference. With a sleek Polished Metal body color matched with a bolder alloy wheel design, the Civic is designed to add vitality in its class,” Shimizu added. Read more

Auto Focus Awards Declares Honda Civic as the People’s 3-Time Best Compact Sedan Choice

The Honda Civic is the public’s undisputed Compact Sedan of the Year for three years in a row. Gaining recognition from the 2009 Auto Focus People’s Choice Awards, Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. celebrates the general public’s nonstop support to the Civic.

The Auto Focus People’s Choice Awards is an annual event that empowers the general public to vote for their favorite automobiles in the country. Now on its 5th year, 2009 AFPC winners were determined by tallying the votes generated from online, newspaper, magazine and radio polls. The Auto Focus People’s Choice Awards is a reflection of a vehicle’s market appeal and popularity.

Since the entry of the 8th generation model in 2006, the Civic is still the leading choice of the market with its refreshed styling, sporty character and advanced technologies. No wonder, over 100,000 Civic units have already been sold in the Philippines since its entry in 1991. With over 100,000 Civic owners sharing the same passion for excitement and innovation, Honda builds THE CIVIC REPUBLIC – a republic of like-minded people who exude the same character as the Civic: attractive, fun-loving, gadget savvy, reliable and responsible. Read more

Honda City and Civic Sales Seal Honda’s 1Q Passenger Car Leadership

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) dominated the passenger car (PC) segment during the first quarter of the year with 3,869 unit sales. This was 33% higher than the 2,920 units it sold in the same period last year. With the entry of the 3rd generation City in January, Honda was able to secure its claim in the PC market for three consecutive months. Data released by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) showed that Honda captured 38% share of the PC market during the first quarter.

Out of Honda’s 3,869 year-to-date PC sales, 58% were composed of City sales, 24% Civic, 15% Jazz and 3% Accord.

Designed to change the rules on how subcompacts should be like, the City raked considerable following in the market today. The new City brings out the most spirited driving performance in its class with a maximum power output of 120 ps maximum for its 1.5 variant. The entry of the 3rd generation City completes Honda’s all i-VTEC line-up that promises optimum power yet fuel efficient performance. To further enhance fuel efficiency, it comes with a class-leading 5-speed automatic transmission to reduce engine revolution and stress. The City also ups the ante when it comes to safety. It inspires confidence in all-around protection with its dual SRS airbags (except for City 1.3A MT), Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Brake-force distribution with Brake Assist features. Read more

Honda Civic Reigns Supreme

The 70’s was a great decade for all things supreme. The 8 track, the bellbottoms, Pong, Rock ‘em sock ‘em robots, Farah Fawcett’s feathered hair, and the one thing that didn’t get left in the 70’s: the Honda Civic.

Supreme in Sales
Since it was first introduced in the 70’s the Honda Civic has been the most popular compact sedan. Currently sitting at the top of the fiercely competitive compact class, the Civic has a long running reputation for reliability, low maintenance costs, and fuel efficiency that keep it at the top of the list. It is the number one selling compact sedan since the introduction of the 8th generation model in 2006. In fact, from 2006 up to the present day, the Civic’s closest competition trails at about two-thirds of the Civic’s total sales. Read more

Honda Cars Phils to Adjust Civic Prices

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. bares plans to adjust prices of its multi-awarded compact sedan, Honda Civic.  Since its introduction in 2006, the 8th generation Civic has rocketed sales charts and has consistently gained market leadership in its class.  To date, the Civic has been well received by almost 18,000 happy customers.

Due to increased production cost brought about by the weakening of local currency, Honda plans to bring Civic prices to normal levels.  Effective December 01, 2008, price of all Civic models will increase by P20,000.  Base model Civic 1.8V with manual transmission will be priced Php 830,000.  The best-selling variant, Civic 1.8S with automatic transmission will be priced Php 919,000 while its top of the line variant 2.0SL with automatic transmission will be priced Php 1,150,000. Read more