Could the rumored Avancier be debuting soon?
by Billy Caluag
Would you want to see this enter the Philippines?
The hybrid Subaru Crosstrek e-Boxer has just been updated with a more powerful engine in Japan. It now sports a 2.5-liter four-cylinder, which is the same mill found in the larger Forester e-Boxer.However, the Crosstrek still
by Billy Caluag
A lot of pros and cons here
At first glance, the Jetour X70 Lightning i-DM has all the makings of a top-of-the-pack hybrid offering: A decent city-friendly 110km of pure EV range, good size, modern styling, and two fold-down seats in the third
by Drei Laurel
It is scheduled to debut in Japan in October
After debuting in the Philippines, the hybrid Toyota Land Cruiser 300 is set to launch in its home market of Japan on October 1, 2026. There, buyers will be able to choose between two variants: the ZX, which we get locally, and
by Billy Caluag
Just in time, or a little too late?
Here's a fun fact: We shot our five-pack hybrid crossover episode of The Big Test on the same day the Kia Sportage Turbo Hybrid was released in the Philippine market. Now, that was purely coincidental, and the shoot was already
by Billy Caluag
Different powertrain, same badge, same satisfaction
When Toyota Motor Philippines introduced the first hybrid electric vehicle in the country back in 2009, it was all alone in the electrified category. There were still a lot of customer questions about the technology, and many took the safe route and
Along with a very honorable mention
In July, the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines shared that local xEV sales are up 132.7% year-on-year. Interestingly, this figure stands against lower overall vehicle sales in the country for the first half of 2026.For the
by Billy Caluag
That marks a 99% year-on-year increase for BYD Cars Philippines
BYD Cars Philippines announced that it has sold 28,399 units from January to August 2026. This officially marks a 99% year-on-year improvement in local sales-in 2025, the Chinese carmaker sold 26,122 units for the whole year.This
Hail to the king, baby
By the time you read this, you may have watched our five-way hybrid crossover comparison. Or maybe not. If you don't feel like reading the next thousand and a half words, I suggest you watch that instead, as it pits
by Niky Tamayo
What do you mean the cabin can change fragrances?
Lexus has just given its NX a major refresh for 2027 and is set to launch the luxury compact crossover in global markets by the end of this year. So far, the new NX showcases revised styling, an interior revamp, and performance
by Lije Martin
Same same, but different
The new Nissan Kicks e-Power has officially landed in the Philippines. This subcompact crossover had quite the odyssey to our local market, first making its regional debut in Bangkok.A couple of months later, Nissan previewed it at the 2026 Philippine
by Billy Caluag
It’s now the new range-topping Ertiga variant
Suzuki is introducing a new 'Sport' trim to the Ertiga Hybrid, featuring a body kit for drivers looking to add more personality to the Japanese brand's electrified MPV. The setup includes a front spoiler, side skirts, rear spoiler, and rear spoiler,
by Angelo Nieto
That Moonstone interior trim is our pick
The all-new Nissan Kicks e-Power has officially launched on our shores. The subcompact crossover comes in three variants, priced as follows:If you're familiar with the old Kicks, the first thing you'll notice with the 2027 model is
by Lije Martin
GAC boosts its hybrid compact offerings
Do you remember the GAC GS4? The compact crossover from yesteryear has been reenergized with a hybrid powertrain and a modern look to compete in today's arena.Officially called the GS4 Max HEV, GAC's latest offering is expected to go
by Billy Caluag
The legacy Japanese hybrid compact SUV showdown
The resurgence of the legacy Japanese brands in the compact SUV segment continues. Mazda Philippines has finally launched the new-generation CX-5. For this spec-sheet brawl, we've selected electrified models priced closest to Mazda's new compact SUV, so
We expect it sometime in 2027
The all-new Mazda CX-5 recently launched in the Philippines to the tune of P2.495 million. Notably, that price is quite competitive given Mazda's position in the market and the costs of other premium hybrid compact crossovers with AWD
by Billy Caluag
It will officially debut at the Glorietta Palm Drive Activity Center
It's official, folks: After an initial appearance at the Philippine International Motor Show earlier this year, the new Nissan Kicks e-Power will finally make its local debut on August 28.The stage will be set at the Glorietta Palm Drive
by Billy Caluag
A slew of upgrades focused on convenience and practicality
Along with the updates to the RZ lineup, Lexus Philippines is also bringing in a slew of extra features for the UX300h. The luxury brand describes these additions as "thoughtful upgrades that elevate comfort, convenience, and everyday luxury."Starting with the UX300h
by Angelo Nieto
Zero-interest plans are available at launch
The compact SUV market has gotten busy in the past year, with one big introduction after the other. Now, it's Mazda's turn to bring in its segment competitor: the next-generation CX-5.The all-new Mazda CX-5 debuts
The best things about this crossover aren’t easilty listed down on a brochure
Let's get it out of the way: The Kia Sportage is an old car. New for the 2027 model year in the Philippine market, sure, but the fact of the matter is that the Sportage's current look dates back to
by Angelo Nieto
