Articles about Family Van

Better in the right places

There was a time, about a generation ago, when the Honda Odyssey matched up with Toyota's Alphard in terms of power and price. But when the all-new Odyssey arrived in our market, it lost its thirsty (for a Honda) V6

Worth the price bump?

The new Honda Odyssey is now available in the Philippines. Honda Cars Philippines has introduced the refreshed model, adding more style and interior comfort to what was already one of the most impressive family vans available in the market.Both the EX-

Very nimble for a seven-seater

If you're viewing this on a mobile device and can't see the video, please click here.Agile isn't exactly a term that's commonly associated with your typical family van. Usually, these vehicles put a premium on comfort and

Revealed in Detroit

The North American International Auto Show is in full swing over in Detroit. For us Pinoys, that means a whole range of new unveilings to get excited about. Well, now you can add the all-new US-spec Honda Odyssey to that

Now officially a TG team favorite

If you asked us what vehicles we're fond of these days, we might surprise you by saying that among the SUVs and the roadsters, we're really liking Toyota's humongous van--the venerable Hiace Super Grandia.We borrowed it recently

The only thing better is a private jet

There are all sorts of reasons not to consider the Toyota Alphard, the expensive, gas-guzzling behemoth in the Japanese carmaker's lineup. Despite its hulking size, it only seats seven. The humongous grille draws too much attention. And that price is

A truly humongous van

A few months ago, Toyota Motor Philippines quietly released a new Hiace variant into our market. If you travel to Bangkok regularly, you will recognize this massive van. Its name is the Hiace Super Grandia LXV, and if you thought its name

Can it bust the soccer-mom stereotype?

Minivans tend to get an unfair rap as being "soccer-mom cars," something to ferry the kids to and from school and sports activities. Lacking the macho image of an SUV, these sedate vehicles are not usually the first option on Filipino

Help your fellow reader by taking the poll

I'm looking for a good van for my family of about 20-25 members. Are the Toyota Hiace Grandia and the Nissan Urvan any good?Thank you.Raymund FaundoHi, Mr. Faundo. Our sincerest apologies for the late reply to this. It'

The intriguing alternative

We love to drive, so we don't exactly go head over heels over a van. But these people-carriers are essential, and we're intrigued with what's offered apart from the two default choices, the Toyota Hiace and the Hyundai

Within the year

When we arrived in Nice, France, for this week's media test drive of the all-new Peugeot 208 GTi, we were fetched by the French carmaker's spacious and comfortable family van called the Expert Tepee. Eurobrands Distributor Inc. marketing and

Honda slips to fourth place<br />

Korean car brand Hyundai is now the third best-selling brand in the country, data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers in the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) showed.The latest CAMPI report showed Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., the exclusive local distributor of Hyundai