Articles about Subcompact MPV

Some things go beyond the need to impress

I'm basking in the afternoon sun on a private beachfront property in Batangas, sipping copious amounts of beer well before 5pm, sharing laughs with friends from high school, some of whom I haven't seen in years. It's a reunion

Waiting for this to drop?

Honda's seven-seat mini-SUV is getting an update, and it's dropping in the Philippines later this month.Honda Cars Philippines has announced that the BR-V's refreshed version will be launching locally on June 25, 2019. This news

In the metal, finally

In case you missed it, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) quietly revealed the 2019 Toyota Avanza over the weekend. We already got to see the facelifted MPV's new look in a short video posted on TMP's Facebook page. Now, we've

Toyota Motor Philippines just made the quiet reveal

We Filipinos love our seven-seaters. And that affinity makes sense, really; they're versatile, family-friendly, and able to carry a lot of passengers in one go. All those things are useful in a congested country like ours. One of the

The facelifted model is now available in Indonesia

The Honda BR-V's arrival in the Philippines a few years ago ushered in the ongoing era of SUV/MPV mashups. Since then, rivals like the Toyota Rush and the Mitsubishi Xpander have joined its ranks, perhaps filling the void left

Is it a good option?

Midlife automotive upgrades are one of the best times to consider buying a car, because this is usually when the manufacturer introduces some improvements to a given model while, psychologically, you're not faced with the prospect of buying a car that'

It’s quite surprising

Suzuki Philippines is on a high right now, thanks in no small part to its strong sales in 2018. The Japanese carmaker revealed that in spite of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Act, it still managed to outperform its

When the Toyota Avanza first arrived in 2006, here’s what we had to say about it

Desite all the hype, glamour, and pizzazz of the recently launched Camry and Previa minivan earlier this year, it's really the Avanza that will silently conquer the world for Toyota, here in the Philippines and the rest of ASEAN at least.

The competition is too good

Consumers want everything from a vehicle these days. Roominess, ride comfort, fuel economy, ground clearance, brand cachet, and of course, value. What else can carmakers do but try to meet those requirements? And so the subcompact MPVs arrived: the Chevrolet Spin, the

Are you still waiting for your unit?

As soon as word got out that the Xpander would be arriving in the Philippines, it was evident that Mitsubishi had a hot seller on its hands. Months later, as the vehicle made its official local debut, the hunch proved true with

Sub-P1 million rides that parents will love

Parenthood is one of those pivotal 'adulting' milestones that comes with a lot of baggage. Literal baggage. Diapers, clothes, cleaning supplies, toys and strollers take up a lot of in-car real estate. With new laws mandating the use of car seats

That's not bad at all

The affordable seven-seater war is on, and right now the triumvirate locked in battle are the Honda BR-V, the Toyota Rush, and the Mitsubishi Xpander. Recently, the latter has just achieved a feat that may well put it at the

Did you order one?

Were you one of the nearly 4,000 Filipinos who placed orders for the Mitsubishi Xpander? If yes, you'll be glad to know that the Mitsubishi MPV's first batch of units has arrived and will be ready for delivery by

It's been on sale in that market since last year

The Mitsubishi Xpander might be new for our market, but it's been around in Indonesia since August last year. So it's had a lot more time to make an impact over there. It also seems that it's made quite

Dissecting the specs

We recently revealed to you guys the prices of the incoming and much-awaited Toyota Rush. In case you missed it, the numbers are:*1.5 E MT (five-seater): P948,000*1.5 E AT (five-seater): P988,000*1.5

Prepare your wallets

The subcompact MPV wars are heating up. Earlier this year, Mitsubishi revealed the much-awaited Xpander. Not to be outdone, Toyota Motor Philippines then announced that it would be launching the Toyota Rush here in the country. Like the Xpander and Honda&#

Customers get a free GoPro, too

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines and Fast Autoworld Philippines are bringing the Xpander down south to Cebu City, to give Cebuanos a chance to get up close and personal with the highly anticipated Japanese MPV.The Xpander will be on display at SM City

Possibly the best value for money seven-seater

I don't know what it says about me as a motoring writer, but the cars I really like don't do well in the market. I fantasize about owning a first-generation BMW X6, I prefer the Honda CR-Z

Promo's until March 31, guys

Because the Xpander looks like it's game for family and barkada road trips, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines is throwing in a freebie for those who are making reservations.Customers who will reserve a unit of the subcompact MPV until March 31, 2018,

And what's missing?

The recently launched Mitsubishi Xpander comes in four variants: the base GLX MT, the GLX Plus AT, the GLS AT, and the top-of-the-line GLS Sport AT. We often get asked by readers about what the base variant of a