*In the small utility hybrid segment, specifically
Suzuki’s first sortie into the BEV market is here
The Suzuki e-Vitara is the Japanese brand's first shot at building a BEV after plenty of mild-hybrid offerings in its lineup. After plenty of waiting since its global reveal back in 2024, Suzuki finally launched it at the 2026
by Angelo Nieto
According to the DOE’s list of recognizes EVs
The Kia Sportage is staging a Philippine market comeback soon as a turbo-hybrid entry in the compact SUV space. But how much longer will the wait be until we see it in dealerships and on the road? It's hard to
by Angelo Nieto
Another hybrid option from Subaru
Subaru will be participating in its first Philippine International Motor Show next week, with the all-new Subaru Crosstrek e-Boxer Hybrid set to launch. This will debut as the second hybrid offering from Motor Image Pilipinas, the official distributor of the
by Billy Caluag
How much do you think it should be priced?
Fifth-generation Kia Sportage? Yes, it is-as we've confirmed, it's making a comeback to the Philippine market. And if Nissan finally follows through on all its hints to bring back the X-Trail, that'll be two OG nameplates
A P50,000 price bump for the sole variant
As of May 7, 2026, BYD Cars Philippines has quietly raised the price of one of its most popular models in their lineup: the Sealion 6 DM-i. The Chinese automaker's website now lists the Sealion 6 DM-i's price
by Angelo Nieto
It’s time to make some noise
If you want more power and performance from the Toyota RAV4, you need to voice your desires. Regarding the possibility of a complete GR RAV4 model, a report from Drive cited Toyota chief engineer Yoshinori Futonagane, as he said, "There are no
by Billy Caluag
A stylish and tech-loaded compact sport utility BEV
Also available as a plug-in hybrid, the EX5 EM-i is basically the same vehicle sharing Geely's Global Intelligent New Energy Architecture (GEA) platform. With Level 2-capable ADAS, five-star Euro NCAP rating, and an innovative in-house developed
That’s 150km more than the PH-spec Atto 3
The next-generation BYD Atto 3 has been unveiled at Auto China 2026. Now sporting a more executive look, the fully electric compact crossover has also been outfitted with a more efficient electric powertrain, which can deliver up to 630km in driving
by Billy Caluag
The charging time is insanely fast
BYD has some interesting things lined up for the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. The brand has released a teaser of the new BYD Atto 3 just before its event debut, and based on reports, expect significant upgrades over the current-generation model.
by Lije Martin
And over 2,000km with the onboard generator
The BYD Sealion 5 DM-i has received an all-new design and a more powerful plug-in hybrid system in China. It's offered in four variants, with the range-topping version now able to do 305km of range in full-
by Billy Caluag
We pit one of the latest plug-in hybrid crossovers against the segment leader
Interest in electrified vehicles has been growing, especially in recent weeks, and more manufacturers want a piece of the pie currently dominated by BYD Cars Philippines. One of the latest entries in our market is the Geely EX5 EM-i, and yes,
Sales will begin in the US in late 2026
The current Nissan X-Trail hasn't even reached our market yet-though there are signs that it's due to arrive in the near future-and now the all-new model has been unveiled in an 'early preview' of the brand'
A bold statement from Changan
The new-look Changan CS55 Plus has made its first appearance in the Philippines here at the 2026 Manila International Auto Show. The facelift showcases a futuristic look, with lightbars adorning the front and rear. The scale-like hexagon pattern grille also
by Angelo Nieto
How does Toyota’s new AWD hybrid compact SUV stack up against its rivals?
With the introduction of the all-new RAV4 in the local market, Toyota Motor Philippines finally joins Subaru and Honda in offering an all-wheel-drive hybrid compact SUV. For this high-riding electrified spec-sheet brawl, we'll be pitting the
You may have seen this before as the EX-60
After launching the 6e sedan at the Bangkok International Motor Show in 2025, Mazda has introduced another fully electric model at BIMS 2026: the Mazda CX-6e.Looks familiar? Yes, it's the same car that debuted in China last year as
Slightly new look, still sporty as ever
When we first got wind of a facelift for the Toyota Corolla Cross GR-S in the Thai market, we knew it was only a matter of time before the refresh would land on our shores. Fast-forward a month later, and
by Angelo Nieto
Existing promos can bring down the price by up to P60,000
When the Geely EX5 EM-i's arrival was confirmed earlier this year, we said it would need to be priced just right to challenge the BYD Sealion 6 in the electrified compact crossover class. Well, Geely Philippines has now announced the
The new lineup will top out at P2.514-M
The all-new Toyota RAV4 is set to launch in March 2026, but it looks like the prices and variants have already been released. Toyota Makati shared the offer sheet on its Facebook page, and based on the pricing, we can expect
by Billy Caluag
It’s a near-exact copy-paste job in all aspects
We've already told you that the upcoming Toyota Urban Cruiser is a rebadged Suzuki e-Vitara, which should be headed to our market, too. Well, here's another case of badge swapping between the two Japanese carmakers: This is the second-
It will have to be priced just right to sway Sealion 6 buyers
The EX5 has been part of Geely's local lineup since mid-2025, but only in fully-electric form. Now, however, the Chinese carmaker has announced that a new plug-in hybrid version will be available on our market within the first
