Performance Blue is a classic, but that monochrome finish is too clean to ignore
Hyundai's Performance Blue is an office favorite here at Top Gear Philippines. It's proven to suit just about any silhouette-from the subcompact i20 to the monstrous Ioniq 5 N EV. However, the Korean carmaker has just pulled the sheets
by Billy Caluag
The latest Hyundai to get the ‘Art of Steel’ makeover
Be still, thine beating hearts: The eminently sensible Hyundai Bayon has been updated and transformed from a weeny humdrum hatchback into an angry little SUV.The headline here is the Bayon's newfound ambition to punch above its weight, bringing stuff you'
by TopGear.com
It was recently revealed at the Paris Motor Show
The Hyundai Tucson N Line has just been revealed at the 2026 Paris Motor Show. While the rugged-looking XRT variant got the spotlight during the Tucson's launch, all eyes are now on the speedy N Line trim.Like existing N
by Billy Caluag
Large, affordable, electric—but does it make sense for our market?
After debuting at Auto China 2026 earlier this year, the Hyundai Ioniq V has officially launched in China. The fastback sedan's production version retains the Venus concept's futuristic wedge silhouette and seam-inlaid lighting elements. Eight color options are available:
by Angelo Nieto
Would you want to see plug-in hybrids from Hyundai?
Hyundai has just pulled the wraps off the all-new Tucson, and we now know that it will be offered with three distinct powertrains. As previously reported, the parallel hybrid and ICE options will remain, but Hyundai has officially added a plug-
by Billy Caluag
Plus our first proper look at the fifth-gen compact crossover’s XRT trim
Last month, the all-new Hyundai Tucson was officially revealed, featuring muscular styling by way of the 'Art of Steel' design language. The next-generation compact crossover has since been showcased in the metal to Korean media at a recent brand event,
by Angelo Nieto
It’s easy to see why this won World Car of the Year in 2025
In 2024 and 2025, Kia won back-to-back World Car of the Year awards with two electric vehicles. The first was the EV9, the second model in Kia's EV line after the EV6. Serving as the brand's electrified flagship,
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
The PV5’s bigger brother has arrived
Kia has just unveiled the all-new PV7, standing as a larger stablemate to the PV5 in its Platform Beyond Vehicle lineup. Like the PV5, this new van is fully electric and highly configurable.Off the production line, the PV7 will be
by Billy Caluag
The BEVs were confirmed to be PH-bound back in PIMS 2026
Kia Philippines has confirmed the arrival windows of the EV3 and PV5, both of which will reinforce the brand's BEV lineup. The models were first confirmed to be Philippine-bound at the 2026 Philippine International Motor Show in June. The announcement
by Angelo Nieto
Want a speedometer above your steering wheel? Gotta pay extra for that
Would you drive a car that didn't have an instrument cluster? It's hard to imagine skipping such an essential feature of a vehicle, but that's already a reality today. As first reported by Motor1, an instrument display isn't
by Angelo Nieto
Unc’s still got it
Hyundai Motor Philippines has one of the most comprehensive lineups in the industry. While a few of its offerings have some questionable price tags, there are a few sleepers that deserve more attention. The most overlooked model is arguably the Hyundai Venue,
by Billy Caluag
After almost six years, the Tucson gets an overhaul
The fifth-generation Hyundai Tucson has just been revealed, sporting a boxy shape with rugged styling. While that design is definitely in vogue, the compact SUV is still undoubtedly Hyundai with H-shaped headlamps and matching taillights.The Korean carmaker calls this
by Billy Caluag
The best things about this crossover aren’t easily 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
Here’s what we can probably expect on our shores soon
The Kia PV5 has officially debuted in Southeast Asia with a launch in Thailand. Arriving as a lone variant, the PV5 Cargo Standard Range features the brand's fully electric powertrain and shipment-hauling capability. This variant could arrive in the Philippines,
by Lije Martin
Do you remember the Kia Carens?
Hyundai just rolled out its Neira Prototype MPV at the 2026 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show. It stands as a modern, fully electric seven-seater, which the brand plans to assemble and sell in Indonesia.However, while it is called a prototype-
by Billy Caluag
What does this mean for its pending Philippine launch?
The all-new Kia Seltos has officially entered Southeast Asia after debuting at the 2026 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show-but there is a catch.Kia launched its second-generation Seltos with no hybrid option and a smaller 1.5-liter naturally
by Billy Caluag
Another OG compact crossover nameplate returns to the market
After a lengthy absence, the Kia Sportage returns to the local market as an electrified model. This is the facelifted version of the fifth-gen model that was first unveiled in 2021, and while it's not exactly the freshest crossover in
It was one of the first locally available EVs, but how does it fare in 2026?
It seems a crisis is an effective way to speed up tech adoption. During the pandemic, we saw this with cashless payments, online shopping, and systems for distance learning and remote work. With the seemingly never-ending fuel crisis, it's electrified
