It’s a properly engineered, competitively priced SUV
Mitsubishi has an exciting new seven-seater in its lineup
After some wait, it's finally here-the all-new Mitsubishi Destinator has arrived. This is the Japanese carmaker's new seven-seater SUV that's been making headlines these past few months.The Destinator is the XForce's bigger sibling, positioned
It’s official
Well, here we go: The Mitsubishi Destinator will make its debut on local soil just over a month from now, as confirmed by Mitsubishi Motors Philippines itself. Mark November 20 on your calendars if you've been eagerly waiting for this seven-
BYD has another new hybrid in the market
As sure as the sky is blue, it's another month and BYD Cars Philippines is back with another launch. This time, it's a hybrid version of one of its fully electric vehicle: the new BYD Tang DM-i.The new
V10 diesel family bus, anyone?
Which car best represents the 'build it or you're fired' engineering excess of Ferdinand Piëch's Volkswagen Group? Probably the 987hp, 407kph Bugatti Veyron. And the 113km/L VW XL1. Or the attempt to outdo the S-Class Mercedes with
by Ollie Kew
We’re keeping our fingers crossed
Mazda has been busy expanding its premium crossover lineup these past few years. The most recent addition to that range has been the Mazda CX-80, serving as the bigger brother to the CX-60 and slots just below the CX-90.
That’s a pretty good deal
The CR-V RS e:HEV has been a big hit for Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI). It's a pretty good hybrid, after all. But it isn't always the best option for some car buyers, as it stickers for a hefty
Is the base Sorento variant a bargain or a bummer?
Kia was one of the first major carmakers in the Philippine market to introduce a bona fide electric vehicle in the EV6. But it wasn't only until recently that the Korean brand finally brought in its hybrids: the electrified versions of
A promising, value-packed model
The Hyundai Santa Fe is about to become within reach to more people. That's because the midsize SUV is about to gain a new variant, and it starts under P2-M. Yes, you read that right.The car will be displayed
Premium hybrid EV for a big family
For a family that has outgrown its midsize SUV, the vehicle upgrade path leads to a minivan. Or an SUV with a third row of seats. How about something that's a little more upscale? Or with a hybrid drivetrain, perhaps?The
We’ll miss the old wagon look
One thing that makes the Subaru Outback unique is, well, its appearance: Take a Subaru Legacy wagon, add some body cladding, give it a good whack of extra ground clearance, and a bit more off-road capability. It's a tried-and-
This second-gen model promises up to 700km of range on one top-up
We've already checked out the Insteroid concept and the facelifted Ioniq 6 in Hyundai's 2025 Seoul Mobility Show lineup. Now it's time to look at an all-new model that made its debut at the event: the second-generation
Let’s see how many car buyers it will actually convert
Hyundai and Kia go together like potato chips and crinkle-cut potato chips. They both use the exact same ingredients and they both taste great, but you'd never mistake one for the other. So when the all-new Santa Fe dropped,
by Niky Tamayo
The model now gets turbo-hybrid power to go up against diesel competitors
In mid-2024, Kia Philippines made a lot of noise with the launch of the Raize-fighting Sonet. That was followed by a couple other new offerings, but in niche categories: the flagship EV9 full-size SUV, then the updated Carnival minivan
It finally gets AWD, too
At the moment, there are three electrified models in the Kia Philippines lineup: the fully-electric EV6 and EV9, and the hybrid Carnival. Now, there's a fourth model that joins the range.That would be the new hybrid version of the
A shakedown of one of the nicest midsize SUVs we have in the market right now
Over the decades, the Hyundai Santa Fe has evolved from an anonymously amorphous blob, into a sleek and sporty family crossover. Thus becoming one of Hyundai's best-selling nameplates in the process. Given this proven formula, it came as quite a
by Niky Tamayo
The all-electric Song L has only been officially released in China
Here comes BYD with another new EV heading for the Philippine market. Continuing a solid outing so far in 2024-debuting the Sealion, Seagull, and the recently announced Seal-BYD is showing no signs of slowing down as it seems the Song
by Billy Caluag
Sadly, no more V6 under the hood
Remember the Nissan Murano? The 350Z-engined SUV was sold over here, but sales were nowhere near spectacular and it was quietly pulled out. Turns out the model didn't die completely, though-it has soldiered on in North America and China,
by Greg Potts
There’s also an in-car fragrance system
The new Nio EL8's gameplan appears to be two-fold: Bludgeon your senses with masses of power and torque, then let them recover by depriving them of any and all stimulation. Proper rock in one hand, bandage in the other stuff.
by Joe Holding
Ready to cater to buyers at different levels of EV adoption
This is the new Peugeot E-5008, a seven-seat crossover that Peugeot says is "the only model in its segment to offer 100% electric mobility for seven passengers with a choice of powertrains." We think the carmaker might have forgotten about
by Greg Potts
Who’s this crossover-slash-SUV really for, anyway?
To say that Hyundai Motor Philippines' (HMPH) takeover has been successful would feel like an understatement. The numbers speak for themselves: from 2,350 vehicles sold in 2022, Hyundai jumped from 14th in CAMPI's rankings to eighth at the end of
