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2019 Honda Brio Technology & Safety Review

The Brio ticks the right boxes but with a few things missing.

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2019 Honda Brio Technology & Safety

At P742,000 (price as tested), the 2019 Honda Brio RS Blacktop is quite loaded with features. As someone who’s always on the road, I can attest that these features that the Brio comes with are the ones that really matter – things that I guarantee you’ll be using every day.

But, of course, there will be some quirks and shortcomings, which you’ll learn in this up-close look at the 2019 Brio’s technology and safety review.

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2019 honda brio technology
2019 honda brio technology
2019 honda brio technology

What’s included: speed-sensing door locks, auto up/down driver’s window, comprehensive trip and fuel consumption meter, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, power-folding mirrors, and a 7-inch infotainment system with six speakers, Bluetooth, and USB port (for iPod connectivity).

The RS variant gets all the goodies, though, as the lower V variant gets fewer speakers while the S variant loses the steering wheel-mounted audio controls and touchscreen infotainment. Not a bad deal for at least P79,000 less from the RS variants’ price tags.

2019 honda brio technology

What you won’t like: vanilla speakers, no Apple Carplay/Android Auto, missing volume knob

For the Brio’s downside, the 6-speaker setup is okay for the most part (meaning, pop music) but more complex music would sound muffled even with after tweaking the preset equalizer. There's no volume knob, though, so you would need to get used to touchscreen controls or through the steering wheel audio controls. Plus, conversations through handsfree Bluetooth connection aren't as clear as day, but at least smartphone integration is constant, automatic, and undisrupted.

Also, if you’re among those who already got used to using Apple Carplay and Android Auto, don’t expect the Brio to have the same feature even with its range-topper.

Related: 2019 Honda Brio Interior & Cargo Space Review
2019 honda brio safety
2019 honda brio safety
2019 honda brio safety

What’s included: dual SRS airbags, seatbelt reminders for the front occupants, immobilizer, security alarm, and four five-point seatbelts.

The Honda Brio gets pretty much the same set of safety features for the whole range, except for the S variant that doesn’t have a security alarm. These safety features are at par with the standard in the small hatchback class, but I really wish that there are ISOFIX tethers for those who need it. Plus, the middle rear passenger has to make do with a lap belt – that’s bad news in case of a head-on collision.

Specifications

Engine

1.2 L

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Performance

89 hp @ 6,000 rpm

Transmission

CVT

Summary

Name Honda Brio 1.2 RS Black Top CVT
Body Type Hatchback
Price ₱838,000
Transmission Category CVT

Engine

Performance

Economy & Environment

Dimensions

Safety & Security

Features

Technology

Colors

Brio V Electric Lime Metallic Electric Lime Metallic
Brio V Meteoroid Grey Metallic Meteoroid Grey Metallic
Brio V Rallye Red Rallye Red
Brio V Taffeta White Taffeta White
Brio RS Electric Lime Metallic Electric Lime Metallic
Brio RS Meteoroid Grey Metallic Meteoroid Grey Metallic
Brio RS Phoenix Orange Pearl Phoenix Orange Pearl
Brio RS Stellar Diamond Pearl Stellar Diamond Pearl

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