A rare glimpse at the design studio’s works
It comes with a much bigger battery, too
There's no doubt that the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i has made a huge impact on the local motoring scene. It's easily the top-selling plug-in hybrid (PHEV)/range extended electric vehicle (REEV) in the land, and there's
With e-Boxer power, too
The redesigned Subaru Forester has finally made its regional premiere at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show. Now that it's in Southeast Asia, it's only a matter of time before we get it over here.Curiously, that market doesn't
The premium family bus to get?
There's no shortage of SUVs with controversial rear ends. There's the Mitsubishi Montero Sport with its intriguing tail lights, the Land Rover Discovery featuring its asymmetrical tailgate, and the topic of this little feature, the Hyundai Santa Fe.Oh how
All its competitors are electrified now
The Honda Pilot has been a massive success in the US since it was first introduced in 2002. Despite the Japanese badge, it somehow captured the essence of a mid-size (and eventually, large) crossover that American customers want.The popular crossover
Guiltless performance in a practical package
The X5 opened a lot of doors for BMW. At a time when SUVs and crossovers were niche vehicles, the Bavarian automaker decided to take the plunge at the risk of alienating its loyal fans.But the gamble paid off big time,
It’s been confirmed for ASEAN
When it comes to crossovers and SUVs, Kia Philippines has a pretty robust lineup. There's the underrated Sonet that's slowly but surely gaining traction, the reasonably priced Seltos, the rather handsome Sorento that should be due for a facelift locally
It’s turbo-fours and hybrids now
The last decade in the automotive world has seen a dramatic increase in downsized engines. Large capacity naturally aspirated engines are dwindling, replaced by turbocharged engines or hybrid powertrains.The all-new Hyundai Palisade is no exception to that. It has now
You don’t have to squint hard
In case you missed it, Xiaomi has entered the automotive world. Its first car, the SU7, has been released in its home market of China and could be potentially exported in the near future.As a follow up, the company is lining
Evolution, not revolution
It's not often that automakers do a full reveal of a car right after its teaser. But that's exactly what happened in the case of the all-new Audi Q5. Literally just a dew days ago, the next-generation luxury
Badge snobs need not apply
GAC has been making waves these last couple of years. With an invigorated lineup of models and an aggressive distributor, perhaps it's no surprise we're seeing more of their offerings on the road today.Okay, it's far from Toyota
Sales are going well so far
Despite being launched just two months ago, the sixth-generation Honda CR-V is already raking decent sales. By now, you've probably heard that Honda Cars Philippines has already managed to shift 400 units of the crossover, and we're pretty
Don’t call it a Ssangyong
Among all the South Korean automakers, one could say that Ssangyong hasn't had the best of times. It's had its ups and downs over the decades, and practically floundered over the last few years. But recently, the brand's
For those who want a ‘sportier’ CR-V
Like you, we're pretty hyped up about that all-new Honda CR-V landing in Southeast Asia. It may not be a low-slung supercar or anything remotely sporty, but the reason why we're amped up about it is because
It's as close as we get to the local spec
Months after its global premiere in the US, the sixth-generation Honda CR-V is finally (and officially) in Southeast Asia. It made its regional debut at the 2023 Bangkok International Motor Show, and we all know what that means. It will
Should it be sold here?
When it comes to crossovers and SUVs, Ford has some of the widest variety of models out there. If you take a look at its global lineup, there's a high-riding model for just about everybody. That brings us neatly to
Meet Toyota’s biggest crossover to date
Mention 'three-row SUV' to us Filipinos, and we'll typically answer with Everest, Montero Sport, or Fortuner. But over in the US, things are a little bit different. Most three-row vehicles there are not based on pickup trucks. Instead, there
How far has the Kia Sportage come?
Kia has earned plenty of plaudits for its design-led approach of late, but back in the day affordability was very much at the forefront. The first-generation Sportage, first revealed at the 1991 Tokyo Motor Show and officially launched in Asia
This is how Lamborghini does a 'basic' crossover
A small Italian manufacturer has revealed the latest iteration of its best-selling, most practical car. By which we mean, Lamborghini has revealed a really fast, really powerful SUV. This is the Lamborghini Urus S: the successor to a car that's
by Vijay Pattni
The brand is on a hot streak
Lexus has been a roll when it comes to its crossovers recently. The RZ, Lexus' first-ever global EV, was a thing to behold. And then not long after, the refreshed UX was unveiled.Now? The brand is making changes to the
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