2023 Honda BR-V S: This or a top-spec subcompact sedan in 2024?

We'll get it out of the way now - the BR-V doesn’t look as cool as its spaceship rival, the Hyundai Stargazer.
But this all-new model looks much better than the old BR-V, which I felt was just a Mobilio with far too much black plastic cladding tacked on.
Priced at ₱1,150,000, This 2023 model still has the cladding, but it’s more tastefully executed on the bottom part of the body and around the wheel arches. In addition, the 17-inch alloy wheels suit the BR-V well.
Up front, the pointed LED headlights lead to a large rectangular grill. These complement the trapezoidal lower grill and the inserts for the LED fog lights.
At the rear, you get a fairly raked rear windscreen and large LED taillights. A character line across the tailgate sets off the number plate holder.
Overall, it’s a fine-looking multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), but I feel that it could have used some more of the styling mojo from its gorgeous crossover sibling, the Honda HR-V.
Happily, Honda put in a 1.5-liter, twin-cam, 16-valve inline-4 gasoline engine pumping out 121 PS and 145 Nm, which are coursed through a continuously variable transmission. This is the same powerplant used in the City and the HR-V.
It was very apparent that the BR-V is the most powerful MPV in its class, with decent torque starting at 3,000 rpm and a strong and linear powerband all the way to its 6,800 rpm redline.
The steering was very light and direct, although lacking in feel, and the brakes provided strong stopping power, albeit with a spongy pedal. The ride comfort, however, is not quite so stellar.
The suspension on the BR-V felt a bit too hard compared to its rivals, especially the excellent Mitsubishi Xpander Cross. And although the Honda was very planted on smooth expressways and around corners, it jiggles and crashes over bumps in the city.
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[@ma.rowenamanansala5688]

Bumili kami nito.Syempre may fears ako, but lahat ng fears ko nawala. Good cya.

[@dominiquemonido5549]

Keep it up AutoFun guys! This was a really good, concise review 👏🏽

[@digitalbauble]

nice review sir..
better than other reviews. keep it guys subscribed na din

[@ricalee5221]

Brv s < city s? Both 2024 model, which one is better po?

[@kamidestinevt]

2:50
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[@MrBoyet02]

stylish yung stargazer? mukha nga yung spaceship na di mo malaman kung san hinugot yung style niya lol

[@jeromeasilo6249]

Ako lang ba yung parang si Gas Abelgas vibe yung the way you deliver 😂,

[@ricoswabe18]

me too, in a good way.

[@jeromeasilo6249]

@@ricoswabe18 yeah actually enjoyed it.

[@rinnegan04]

sedan?

[@St3PdOwN2UrL3v3L]

Your back was hurting because of your weight actually.

[@carloantoniotubil2722]

Stargazer, stylish?

[@boypazaway5833]

Alienish😂

[@MG-yj6lo]

Its not age, but your built. The seat looks too small for your built

[@corolla9545]

If you are coming from watching video reviews of the Chinese vehicles, you will find this BRV's exterior and was in the interior looks really dull.

[@rinnegan04]

lol exactly, been searching for chinese cars reviews currently and these japanese brands need to catch up asap

[@corolla9545]

@@rinnegan04 Japanese car makers don't seem to care, they think their current designs are imortal.

[@rutherpaulsalvador1350]

Im torn between this brv s and gac gs4.

[@corolla9545]

@@rutherpaulsalvador1350 for me, I would go for the GS4, it has a much better offering than this BR-V.

[@ronaldomiranda3837]

Anyway you don't look at it interiors while driving,

[@MG-yj6lo]

I disagree.i don't like the style.of the Stargazer.