Affordable and cheerful—or just affordable?
Even if they’re getting on in years, these Hondas are great for beginners
The previous-generation Honda City is a bit sentimental for me. I learned to drive in a 2018 model finished in golden brown metallic paint, and it's seen me through various milestones and major life events. So when Honda invited me
by Angelo Nieto
The complete road companion for kids and parents
To say that car buyers in the Philippines are spoiled for options would be an understatement. There seem to be new brands and new models debuting every other week, further diversifying the already stacked automotive market.While this is definitely a good
It’ll be built and sold in India, with global exports to follow in the future
Nissan may have been streamlining its operations or downsizing, even, in order to manage its financial struggles, but it's not stopped the carmaker from, well, making cars. It recently rolled out the all-new Sentra, confirmed the manual Z Nismo is
The right car for the right buyer
The Lexus LBX is a bit of an anomaly. It is the only car in the Lexus lineup since the LFA to have a three-letter model designation with no numerical number, but it is not in any way a sports car.
Stocks are limited, too
It was just a few months ago when the Suzuki Jimny Rhino made its local premiere. That model made its debut during the 9th Philippine International Motor Show as a limited edition model.At the time, the Rhino variant was only for
The all-new Kia Sportage comes in three powertrain options and multiple variants
Do you remember the Kia Sportage? This Korean compact SUV used to fill the streets, providing a diesel-powered alternative to the likes of the Hyundai Tucson.Although it's been discountinued in the Philippines since 2021, the Sportage has been busy
by Billy Caluag
Budget-conscious SUV with 103hp, 137Nm of torque
Budget-conscious drivers and first-time car buyers have a new option in the subcompact-crossover department courtesy of JAC Philippines. The all-new JAC JS2 Pro is a sleek daily driver for the reasonable price of P895,000.The car packs
by Billy Caluag
The daily grind becomes easier when you have a comfortable and stylish road companion
Our fast-paced lives have made everyday transport more challenging. We need a reliable vehicle that won't break down, with connectivity features to entertain us on the road and help us navigate a complex metropolis-and beyond. We need space for
We compare it with two popular small Toyota crossovers
The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door is finally set to be launched in the country on January 25. As we all know, the little off-roader is pretty much in a class of its own, but for this size comparo, we'll be
We take a closer look at Mitsubishi’s new subcompact SUV
In August 2023, Mitsubishi's much-awaited XForce subcompact SUV finally made its ASEAN debut. In the same month, Toyota Motor Philippines launched the new Yaris Cross. It only makes sense that we pit these two models against each other. For this
It’ll look more basic and will have fewer tech than the existing V and G trims
It looks like it isn't just the Yaris Cross-and maybe the all-new Alphard as well-that Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is set to release in the coming weeks. According to a source, the carmaker is set to release a
The era of sedans really is coming to an end
For some time now, the City has been Honda Cars Philippines' (HCPI) strongest-selling model. Year in and year out, the subcompact sedan has been the bread and butter for the Japanese carmaker.But the market's changing. Car buyers are now
Based on spy photos and teasers
At the end of May, Mitsubishi teased its upcoming compact SUV. The lone exterior teaser shot partially revealed the front end, more specifically, the grille shape and the left headlight. If you think it looks familiar, that's because it was previewed
Another month, another new Bimmer
New month, new Bimmer.SMC Asia Car Distributors (SMCACDC) has been very busy launching new BMW models in our market this year. After launching a new model both in January and February, it's now back with another new one for March:
It’s up against some pretty strong contenders in its class
Hyundai, under new leadership in the local market, is steadily making up for lost time. Aside from bringing in the latest iterations of established models like the Tucson, the Santa Fe, and the Starex (now known as the Staria), it's venturing
As ‘confirmed’ by Suzuki Australia’s boss
Here at Top Gear Philippines, we're pretty excited every time Suzuki would announce news or updates about the Jimny. It may not be the most comfortable SUV around, but you can't deny that's it's a charming little fella.
Let’s break things down, shall we?
Seven-seaters. Boy, do Filipinos love these. Especially the more affordable ones. It's no wonder segments like the subcompact SUV continue to thrive.Over the past couple of years, we saw a lot of budget-friendly people-haulers land in our
All-electric, hybrid, and gasoline powertrains will still be available
Hyundai may have already given the Kona a new face-both for the electric and non-electric versions-but we'd be lying if we said that it still looked a bit outdated compared to its stablemates.That'll soon change, though,
The answer should be obvious, but…
One common question we at Top Gear Philippines often get regarding small-displacement rides or compact seven-seaters is their ability to tackle inclines. In short: "Kaya ba mag-Baguio niyan?"To be honest, the answer in this day and age is
by Drei Laurel
This next-generation model has big shoes to fill
In case you missed it, Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) just launched the all-new BR-V in our market. It sure did take its sweet time getting here, but what's important is it's finally arrived.Prior to the launch, Top
