Articles about Midsize Crossover

A father searches for an MPV that’s just right

Whenever we are about to head out of the house, whether for school or for malling, our two kids would often ask: "Daddad, which car are we bringing?" The "wife's" Mazda MX-5 is what they fondly call 'the small car,'

It will get the same 2.4-liter powertrain as the US version

We previously reported that the largest Subaru ever, the Ascent, will be making its way to the Philippines in 2020. Now, Tan Chong International deputy chairman and managing director Glenn Tan has revealed more details about the SUV.During a press briefing

In a factory 100% owned by Peugeot

Peugeot Philippines continues its successful pivot to Malaysia-sourced units by unveiling a more affordable 5008 last night. And when we say 'more affordable,' we mean to the tune of P1 million-basically lopping off a third of the previous 5008's

It's available with captain's chairs

It turns out the Mazda CX-8 will be available locally after all.Mazda Philippines has confirmed that the CX-8, which sits between the CX-5 and CX-9 size-wise, will indeed be making its way to our market. The

The summer deals just keep getting hotter

If you're in the market for a new midsize crossover, then you're in luck-the latest promo from Motor Image Pilipinas may be just the right one for you. Subaru's exclusive distributor in the Philippines has announced its special

It ticks all the right boxes

When I think of France, I don't automatically think of croissants or the Eiffel Tower. Well, fine, those things do come to mind eventually. But my initial thought is usually of Teddy Riner, a mountain of a human being who has

In this class, the interior matters a lot

Beyond just looking at the Hyundai Palisade at this year's Manila International Auto Show, we wanted to see what the interior is like. Given its P3,240,000 price tag, we figured it must be pretty damn luxurious inside.Well, our

Set to compete against the likes of the Ford Explorer

Hyundai Philippines is making perhaps some of the biggest launches at the 2019 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS). The Korean carmaker has just unveiled the Palisade for the Philippine market.Given its price of P3,240,000, the seven-seater SUV will

Does it stack up to the AWD?

I can still remember the feeling of driving the Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring variant last year. It impressed me in almost every way. Outside, its Kodo design was exquisite without being flashy. Inside, its leather-lined cabin and feature-packed tech

Our first impressions

For three days Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) took us around Subic and Bataan for the Hyundai Santa Fe Driving Experience. What a ride!This all-new Hyundai Santa Fe is a sharp-looking vehicle. It has a commanding presence, and is

Can you live without the toys?

A message from Mikko David, Mazda Philippines PR man (and a familiar name to loyal Top Gear readers) popped up on Viber. "Want to drive the new CX-9 Sport Touring up to Tagaytay? Let's have lunch at Botchi's place."

Hard to believe it's a Korean model

Hyundai Motor Company has given us our first official look-inside and out-at the next-generation all-new Santa Fe. It's just one quarter view of the front end and a shot of the interior, not a full reveal, but

To be revealed in Detroit

This replaces the 5-Series Gran Turismo

What is it?The BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo is a bit of an odd fish, a luxury German hatch with few rivals. Mind you, it's not as odd as the car it replaces. The old one was called the 5-

There are a few things to consider

Hi Botchi,I hope this e-mail finds you. I don't know which car to purchase. My wife is convinced of the Montero Sport GLS 2017 AT, while my choice is the Hyundai Santa Fe 2017 AT 4x2.My criteria are

Posh and practical

Not got a handle on BMW's range? Still confused at how a 2-Series can be both a tire-shredding M Car and a seven-seat MPV? Well this isn't going to help. It's the new BMW 6-Series

The Korean brand goes big time

Yesterday, ahead of the Manila International Auto Show, Columbian Autocar Corporation (aka Kia Philippines) launched two heavy hitters that will certainly make the market sit up and take notice. The first is the all-new Grand Carnival, a long overdue update to

A bigger version of the NX

While luxury carmakers compete in almost every vehicle category, certain brands have laid claim to certain segments. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class owns the full-size sedan market and BMW dominates the sports sedan category with its 3-Series. But when it

Designed, developed and manufactured in the US

Honda has revealed that it is set to launch the "completely reengineered and redesigned" Pilot at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show on February 12.Designed, developed and manufactured in the United States, the eight-seater sport-utility vehicle will reportedly raise the

More exciting than brand's basketball team

If you're planning to buy an all-new sport-utility vehicle or crossover soon, you might want to hold it off in the next couple of months because the all-new Kia Sorento is coming.A source connected with the Korean