Plug-in power meets off-road capability
by Billy Caluag
We’ve come a long way from the days of print ads
Having sold hundreds if not thousands of cars professionally over the last 30 years, one would think that selling our current Fortuner would be a simple task. It is, after all, a Toyota, which supposedly has good demand in the secondary market,
How much would a full tank on this cost?
Down Under, the Ford Everest Wildtrak will be getting an upgrade befitting of its name. To be released with just 1,000 units in May 2026, the special-edition Everest will finally feature Ford's 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 and a
by Billy Caluag
It’ll launch in May, and reservations are now open
First seen in the region at the 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show 2025 and previewed again in 2026, we've already spotted the BYD Sealion 7 as it makes its rounds in Southeast Asia. Now, it's the Philippines's turn: the
by Angelo Nieto
In the market for a diesel-powered SUV?
A traditionally styled, diesel-powered SUV isn't exactly what we'd call refreshing, but amid all the modern-looking machines with hybrid or fully-electric powertrains arriving on our shores these days, we have to say GWM Philippines' latest offering is
Looks very Hilux-y
The all-new Toyota Hilux is out, and that only means one thing: It won't be long until we see the next-gen Fortuner, the SUV that'll be based on this same pickup.While we're waiting for that Fortuner,
The Wrangler has its electric sibling
Meet the new Jeep Recon. It's a proper rufty tufty off-roader-as you'd expect from Jeep-that just happens to run on electric power. And-at least for now-it's coming to the United Kingdom and the United
It’s a properly engineered, competitively priced SUV
As storied and iconic as Mitsubishi is, it's no secret the brand has yet to build something in recent memory that really excited the automotive world.The Lancer Evolution has been gone for quite some time now, while talks about the
Mitsubishi has an exciting new seven-seater in its lineup
After some wait, it's finally here-the all-new Mitsubishi Destinator has arrived. This is the Japanese carmaker's new seven-seater SUV that's been making headlines these past few months.The Destinator is the XForce's bigger sibling, positioned
Based on the design language of the ninth-gen Hilux
Toyota recently unveiled its not-quite-all-new ninth-generation Hilux. As expected, the new iteration of the Japanese carmaker's popular pickup retains the same cab and IMV architecture as the eighth-gen model it replaces. The big question now is
Are you still considering a brand-new Fortuner?
Toyota Australia has confirmed that the Fortuner will be exiting its market in 2026. As reported by CarExpert.com.au, the main reason for the compact SUV's axing is that Toyota's other models seem to resonate more with Australian car
by Billy Caluag
It might be out by 2026 for the 2027 model year
It's no secret that the redesigned Toyota Hilux is coming soon. Spy shots, patent photos, and government documentation have made their way online, showing us what to expect from the world's most popular midsize pickup.But the arrival of an
A 2WD option is also available
About a two years ago, the Ford Everest Wildtrak made its local debut. At the time, it was only a limited release model and it only came with two-wheel drive. This year, the variant returns and finally available with four-wheel
The Tasman could serve as the basis for it
So far, the Kia Tasman has been posting promising reservation figures. At the rate it's going, the South Korean automaker can breathe a little bit easier after such a huge gamble. After all, it's the brand's
Consider this a better version of our 2024 renders
Last year, we did a render of the next-gen Mitsubishi PPV based on teasers that pretty much just showed silhouettes. Thanks to new spy photos making their rounds on the internet, we can fill in a lot of the blanks and
We drove from Puerto Princesa all the way to El Nido
Driving is one of the most fundamental aspects of our work here at Top Gear Philippines, and we've driven on our fair share of roads across the country throughout the years. However, we don't often get to go on road
Because there’s been some confusion online
So far, the Mitsubishi Destinator has been met with a fair bit of fanfare. Judging by the reactions on social media, it's been generally positive, although some have poked fun at the name.That said, we saw a couple of comments
Viva La Evolucion
The MU-X is an important vehicle for Isuzu. Mostly because Isuzu only sells two consumer-grade vehicles-the D-Max and the MU-X. But also because, outside of its notoriously conservative pick-up buyer base, the MU-X is Isuzu'
by Niky Tamayo
The newly facelifted midsize SUV remains a strong contender in the segment
The midsize-SUV segment has long been dominated by three nameplates: the Toyota Fortuner, Mitsubishi Montero Sport, and Ford Everest. That, however, doesn't mean there aren't any other worthy competitors outside of the 'big three.'Isuzu, for one, has had
Scandinavian design, Chinese technology
When Volvo was bought from Ford by Geely, it was allowed independence to design and continue its pedigree separate from its new owner. As Geely expanded its lineup to offer luxurious and technically advanced electric vehicles, it needed a new brand that
This is a hard one
Several months ago, we were back with another Wrong Car/Right Car episode. As luck would have it, it took another half year for us to find a new individual willing to guest in this segment of ours. So yeah, if you'
