A new challenger in the premium SUV segment
by Angelo Nieto
The plug-in hybrid version, meanwhile, gets 400km of electric range
BYD has just unveiled the new Sealion 08 at Auto China 2026. The Sealion 08-not to be confused with the Sealion 8-is a flagship full-size SUV that's expected to come in both fully electric and plug-in hybrid
by Lije Martin
It’ll be produced for the US and Canada only, though
Nissan has made a number of big reveals this week, including the all-new electrified Juke, a glimpse of the next-generation Skyline, and of course, a completely redesigned X-Trail. All these are part of the brand's long-term plan,
Celebrating a milestone for the full-size SUV
In the American market, big SUVs are king. Ford helped build this market with one of its famous nameplates, the Expedition, which made its debut way back in 1996. To celebrate the occassion, the Blue Oval is giving the 2027 Expedition a '
by Angelo Nieto
It will likely be a fully-electric model
Remember that shadowy image of the new Toyota SUV from last week? The Japanese carmaker has revealed more info on it-by way of another teaser, of course-and we can now confirm that it's a three-row SUV.The rearmost
Mark your calendars
It's been a rather slow start to 2026 for the automotive industry-at least compared to the previous years. We have yet to witness any big launches this month, and while the motoring beat has still been busy, we've all
Arguably one of the best from the brand yet
The Hyundai Palisade has always been one of those 'if you know, you know' type of SUVs. It doesn't whisper 'quiet luxury' because it undeniably has road presence, almost seemingly screaming wealth in your face when you see it drive past
The next-gen SUV gets fresh looks, a revamped interior, and a new hybrid setup
The Los Angeles Auto Show-now the LA AutoMobility Show-is fun and all, but a lot of the cars revealed and showcased there aren't really relevant to our market. That said, there are a few new vehicles there that we
The brand has been on a roll lately
Hyundai Motor Philippines has been impressively active this year, and it looks like the Korean carmaker isn't done yet.After three new releases, there is a good chance that the brand will be launching the electrified version of the Palisade next,
by Billy Caluag
Meet the most powerful production Patrol yet
When the first Nissan Patrol Nismo came out way back in 2015, its tuned 5.6-liter V8 grabbed headlines with its power output. At the time, it made 428hp and 560Nm of torque, easily making it one of the most potent
It’s joined by the G600 and the G900
After a few previews earlier this year, the Jetour G700 has officially made its debut. The launch of this SUV not only unveils a new line of products for Jetour, but also marks the brand's official entry into the luxury vehicle
by Billy Caluag
Now, that’s an entrance
Aito has officially entered the Philippine market. The Chinese automotive brand is the joint venture of familiar carmaker, Seres, and tech giant Huawei. Together, the two companies have created a line of luxury vehicles that take aim at a few of the
A true all-terrain SUV
The Nissan Patrol has completely reinvented itself. We're used to seeing white Patrols caked in mud, with a roaring V8 running through the dirt. But in its latest iteration, the Patrol drives more intently through the executive SUV segment while maintaining
It looks up to the task of helping Nissan regain its footing
To say that Nissan is in rough waters is an understatement. While the outlook for the brand seems fairly positive, the situation is still a bit...rocky.Which is why the arrival of the all-new Patrol comes at both a weird
The LC300 has some serious competition
The all-new Nissan Patrol has officially landed in the Philippines.Nissan's flagship SUV has gone through a complete overhaul, with a few more executive-style points thrown into its design language. However, it is still a more-than-capable overland
by Billy Caluag
Ready to go up against the LC300
Well, we didn't have to wait long for this: Nissan Philippines has confirmed that the all-new Nissan Patrol will make its Philippine debut on March 28, less than seven months after its global premiere in September.That said, the wait
The Y63 Patrol is finally on its way
Mark your calendars, people: the all-new Nissan Patrol is arriving in March. That's a month from now. Or two. Depending on which part of the month Nissan Philippines (NPI) decides to make the reveal.We know a lot of you
A Honda executive raised the idea of a full-size SUV collab at CES 2025
We read your reactions on our coverage of the potential Honda-Nissan merger, and chuckled at every single "Honda Civic Type Z," and "Nissan CR-XTrail" comment. These have all been funny, outrageous, and have started some interesting conversations at the office.
by Billy Caluag
A big improvement over its predecessor, but not enough to gain a new audience
This latest Patrol is the seventh generation of a full-size Japanese off-roader that traces its origins back to 1951. Sound familiar? It's also an identical back story to the Toyota Land Cruiser, a car that looms large over Nissan'
Supersized Utility Vehicles for less
For a small country, we sure love our gigantic SUVs. We also like buying the biggest car we can get for the money, not just because of seating capacity, but also for road presence.Even here in the Top Gear Philippines office,
How fast do you need to shuttle seven people?
We thought the standard EV9 was Kia's final boss...but we were wrong. This is the Kia EV9 GT, the carmaker's true endgame boss, dressed up with more aggressive bumpers, neon green accents, and 21-inch alloy wheels-but more
