Articles about Compact MPV

This compact MPV looks ready to take on our market

We already have a wide range of affordable people-haulers available in our market. That said, we'd be eager to see new ones arrive here, especially if they'll also come in practical, budget-friendly packages.The Daihatsu Xenia is one

Three variants are available, and prices top out at P1,288,000

Meet the Maxus G50, the newest addition to the Maxus Philippines lineup. Official local distributor AC Motors launched this new eight-seat MPV earlier today, and we're now here to take a closer look.The exterior is highlighted by a sleek

It's now available in our market

It didn't take long for the refreshed Toyota Avanza to make its debut in the Philippines after its unveiling at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show. Unlike its grand launch in our neighboring Southeast Asian country, the compact MPV's Philippine

And here's how much it costs

We first encountered the refreshed Toyota Avanza in Indonesia, and now it's here. Toyota Motor Philippines introduced its face-lifted compact MPV to the press last night. First launched in 2006, the Avanza has sold in excess of 50,000 units

Can accommodate up to 7 passengers

BMW has always been known for making driver's cars. In recent years, it has applied this formula to other segments, like its growing family of crossover SUVS, which the company calls Sports Activity Vehicles.The latest segment that the German carmaker

Presenting the B-Class Electric Drive

Mercedes-Benz has finally put its very first volume-production electric car on sale with the B-Class Electric Drive.Using technology that was developed by electric carmaker Tesla, the B-Class Electric Drive is reportedly not only the fastest-accelerating five-

Also 1st Bimmer with 3-cylinder engine

BMW is breaking into the premium compact MPV segment with its 2-Series Active Tourer, "bringing the functionality of space and comfort, combined with hallmark BMW dynamics, style and elegance.""The response to the 2-Series Active Tourer has been extremely positive,

A closer look at the Indian-market MPV

So, it's official: The Suzuki Ertiga is now here. With much fanfare, Suzuki launched the Indian-market seven-seater at the Bellevue Hotel in Alabang on Tuesday, on the eve of typhoon Glenda.The buzz around this Indian-made, Swift-based

Here are the preliminary details you need to know

So, Suzuki Philippines launched the 1.2-liter Swift today. But when will the Japanese carmaker introduce the Ertiga? Well, the company revealed at today's event that the Swift-based MPV's launch will happen next month--on July 15, to

Ahead of their July launch

Suzuki Philippines has already revealed the prices of the Ertiga MPV and the 1.2-liter Swift hatchback roughly two months ahead of the vehicles' scheduled launch in July.The Ertiga is a seven-seater MPV "that combines the compactness and maneuverability

Imagine a taller, longer Swift

If you drive on northbound EDSA, you may have seen a new billboard in the Guadalupe area that shows the Suzuki Ertiga, with just a simple word accompanying it: SOON. Obviously, this means Suzuki Philippines is soon launching the compact MPV, which

Presenting the Mobilio

In July, Honda announced that its Indonesian subsidiary, P.T. Honda Prospect Motor, was developing an entry-level MPV for the Asian market that would be launched at the Indonesia International Motor Show. Now that the car show has opened its doors,

First of its kind in the class

Nissan has introduced its Safety Shield suite of technologies to the Note compact MPV as part of its commitment \"to introduce useful and accessible technologies.\"The Safety Shield is a network of three innovative safety features that combine to provide drivers \"with

At Bonifacio High Street

If you happen to be in the market for a versatile family car for your brood, then you should probably head to Bonifacio High Street in Taguig this weekend since Columbian Autocar Corporation has chosen the location to be the launch venue

Win a trip to Enchanted Kingdom or Manila Ocean Park

Kia's Philippine-market distributor, Columbian Autocar Corporation, is getting ready to launch the all-new Carens through a promo on its microsite at www.HatchMyCarens.com.Through the microsite, Kia's fans can help hatch the egg by tweeting using the #

Followed by updated Optima in September

The local MPV market will have another all-new entrant as Kia's distributor in the Philippines, Columbian Autocar Corporation, has confirmed with TopGear.com.ph that it will launch the all-new Carens in May.The news was revealed by CAC

Consider this a teaser to our upcoming Roll-Out Issue

The year 2013 is upon us, which means a slew of brand-new cars will be making their way to our islands next year. We look--in the order that we believe they'll be introduced to our market--at just five

Presenting the Spin

At the 2012 Indonesia International Motor Show, which is currently ongoing until September 30, General Motors (GM) Southeast Asia made the regional debut of Chevrolet's new subcompact MPV, the Spin.The Chevrolet Spin will be manufactured at GM's Bekasi plant