A must in the local lineup?
Peace of mind is priceless
There is no practical scenario where anyone needs a van that costs as much as a condominium in BGC. For 95% of your transport needs, a Toyota Innova will do the job. If you need something bigger there's the Hiace. If
by Dinzo Tabamo
This minivan is ballin’
If you're in the market for a luxury minivan, the Kia Carnival is one model worth considering. It's got a well-appointed interior, plush seating, loaded with tech, and most importantly, has a comfortable ride. For most of us here
It could be revealed in a few months
The Alphard has been a surprise sales hit for Toyota ever since it was introduced here over a decade ago. If anything, the Alphard has practically become the de facto luxury van in the country. It still sells well to this day,
Who said vans can't be cool?
When it comes to vans, nobody really buys one because it's the cool thing to do. For the most part, people buy them for practical purposes, and not much else. But just because vans are built for purpose, it doesn&#
by TopGear.com
In case the Toyota Alphard won’t cut it
If you've ever visited a Toyota showroom to check out the Alphard and thought "this won't do," you'll be happy to know Lexus will soon be offering an alternative-and a much pricier, much more lavish, and much more
by Drei Laurel
The only thing better is a private jet
There are all sorts of reasons not to consider the Toyota Alphard, the expensive, gas-guzzling behemoth in the Japanese carmaker's lineup. Despite its hulking size, it only seats seven. The humongous grille draws too much attention. And that price is
by Dinzo Tabamo
It's practically a Lexus
It has been said that discretion is the better part of valor. Well, in my dealings with successful (and classy) people, I have come across a common behavioral pattern when it comes to enjoying their wealth: they rarely flaunt it. Oh sure,
Are you ready for the cargo-carrying Mini?
Last March at the Geneva Motor Show, Mini debuted its Clubvan concept, which combines the driving fun that the brand is known for with increased load-carrying capability. It seems the British carmaker received enough clamor for it as the Clubvan is
For those who can't get enough of the new Japanese minivan
Buzz in the local automotive industry has been focused on a new minivan: the Toyota Alphard, a 2.4-liter that promises luxuries to please more than just the driver with its seven-seater capacity. With the last two articles on TopGear.
My, how perceptions change, particularly Sharleen Banzon's after she gets behind the wheel of the 'ultimate' soccer-mom minivan. <br />
If pride had let me before to say I'd prefer walking to driving a two-million-peso, soccer-mom minivan, I must now eat my words. I was young and idealistic, and haven't yet driven the Toyota Previa-
