Purchases of the new model now come with free PMS for up to five years
An alternate reality
After penning the award-winning Mercedes-motivated Musso in the '90s, SsangYong lead designer Ken Greenley seemingly went off the deep end. First came the aardvark-snouted second-gen Korando. Then the whale-like Stavic-née Rodius-widely considered one of
by Niky Tamayo
This marks the official arrival of the Korean and Chinese brands in the metro
SsangYong Berjaya Motors Philippines (SBMP) and Berjaya Auto Asia, Inc. (BAAI) opened an all-new SsangYong-Changan dealership in Sta. Rosa at the midpoint of 2019. Now, the brands continue to expand their reach as it opens another new dealership in Metro
An underrated crossover
Good news for those looking for a brand-new crossover. SsangYong Berjaya Motor Philippines (SBMP) has announced that it has brought in the refreshed Tivoli-the Korean manufacturer's subcompact crossover offering.If you ask us, this model is relatively underrated in
by Drei Laurel
A decent entry point into the AWD crossover segment
Over the span of my time with the SsangYong Korando, I was faced with one common line of questioning by friends and relatives who'd come across me and the test unit: Is it a China car?The answer is no, damn
by Drei Laurel
Attention SsangYong owners
Are you a SsangYong owner? If yes, you'll be glad to know that SsangYong Philippines has just announced it will be applying a new value-added package for any of its vehicles sold November 2016 and onward.The move comes in
by Drei Laurel
An interview with Mr. Dave Macasadia
Early this year, SsangYong returned to our market through its new distributor SsangYong Berjaya Motor Philippines. Officially making a brand launch at the 2016 Manila International Auto Show where it unveiled three models, the Korean marque seems set on establishing its identity
In the form of the subcompact Tivoli
Sometimes, the most impactful cars are the ones you have the least expectations of. Sure, it's easy to get blown away by a European sports car, but to have a more-than-pleasant experience with a brand one had written off
With Rhino-Rack bicycle roof racks
If you're viewing this on a mobile device and can't see the video, please click here. Some of us at Top Gear Philippines are avid bikers. In fact, we helped form our office bicycle club, which goes on rides around
by Drei Laurel
They'll honestly surprise you
Despite having spent all night canoodling with the cool people at the Preview Ball, Top Gear Philippines editor-in-chief Vernon B. Sarne managed to roll into the basement parking lot of the Summit Media office building on his bicycle at 5:
The Tivoli, the Korando and the Rodius
If you're viewing this on a mobile device and can't see the video, please click here. Korean carmaker SsangYong has officially made its grand re-entry into our market with three new models: the Rodius MPV, the Korando compact SUV
It's one of our two cover cars this month
If you're viewing this on a mobile device and can't see the video, please click here. Before its official debut at the Manila International Auto Show, the SsangYong Tivoli was sampled by our print associate editor Paulo Rafael Subido for
Here are the official prices and variants
SsangYong is back. The Korean carmaker made official its return to the Philippine market during the opening of the 2016 Manila International Auto Show in Pasay City yesterday. The brand, along with its local distributor SsangYong Berjaya Motor Philippines, made its presence
by Drei Laurel
Promises to take care of customers
Yesterday, we announced the return of the SsangYong brand to our market via an established and credible distributor called SsangYong Berjaya Motor Philippines (which, as its name so obviously implies, is backed up by the Berjaya Group of Malaysia, the same conglomerate
3rd Korean car brand to do business here
Remember Korean carmaker SsangYong? You might recall some of its models sold in our market beginning in the '90s--first with the likes of the Musso and the rebadged MB100, and then with newer offerings like the Rexton and the Actyon. The
