It’s a good thing it’s wearing a Toyota badge
Free charging will also be available at select locations
If you're looking to pick up a brand-new Toyota Urban Cruiser, you can visit these official dealerships to make a reservation. Like the larger bZ4X, the Urban Cruiser will only be available at authorized BEV dealers. Toyota Motor Philippines has
by Billy Caluag
It’s official, folks
The Toyota Urban Cruiser will officially launch in the local market in March 2026. It's gearing up to be a stacked month for Toyota Motor Philippines as it will close the quarter with the debut of the sixth-generation RAV4 as
by Billy Caluag
Who knew Hyundai had a sub-P1 million pocket rocket?
Hyundai Motor Philippines has a loaded lineup of vehicles-13 passenger cars to be exact. And while the Ioniq 9 and the Palisade are big and bold SUVs, one of the brand's heaviest hitters might just be the unassuming Venue.Starting
Another subcompact EV enters the fray
Chevrolet Philippines has added another fully electric vehicle to its stable: The all-new Chevrolet Spark EUV joins the recently launched Captiva EV as the American carmaker's latest offerings in the country.At just over 4,000mm long, this subcompact crossover
by Billy Caluag
The Urban Cruiser is scheduled to make its local debut later this year
Toyota recently revealed its range of upcoming 2026 models, which includes the Toyota Urban Cruiser BEV. Unlike the bZ4X, the Japanese carmaker's new electric vehicle entry will be a smaller, more affordable model. For this comparison, we'll be pitting it
Pound for pound, one of the best hybrids in the market at the moment
When the first-generation Hyundai Kona made its local debut, the Philippines hadn't gone crossover-crazy yet. In my opinion, it was ahead of its time. That, or I'm just biased, because I've always been a fan of the
Will the Geely EX2 debut in the Philippines this year?
The Chinese automotive market is one of the largest industries in the world, and in 2025, it was led by the subcompact and fully electric Geely EX2. It was named the best-selling car in China after shifting 465,775 units in
by Billy Caluag
Updates include a bigger infotainment screen and better HVAC
The Changan CS15 has received a welcome update for 2026. With the facelift primarily focusing on the interior, the CS15 now features a larger 10-inch infotainment display, updated with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.Right below, Changan has added a
by Billy Caluag
The Korean carmaker says this could be your next daily driver
No surprises as to where this one slots in the range. Welcome, one and all, to the Kia EV2: The EV3, EV4, EV6, and EV9's baby sibling. Except, it's not really a baby-Kia insists it's actually capacious and
by Vijay Pattni
That’s one safe crossover
Whenever a brand-new model arrives in our region, we always look to the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program. See, no matter how much we drive these cars, we'll never really know how safe they are without proper testing, which is
Available in two variant-exclusive paint jobs
Kia Philippines is giving its top seller a bit of a makeover: This is the Kia Sonet K-Style Edition, limited to just 150 units and going for P1,158,000 each. This puts it between the top-spec SX variant (P1,
The Creta crossover gets a baby sibling
Love it or hate it, Hyundai has applied a cohesive design language throughout its entire stable. 'Sensuous Sportiness,' as it's called, is easily recognizable through wide, rectangular grilles, sharp accents, and those long light bars Hyundai calls 'Seamless Horizons.' A car
by Billy Caluag
We also compare the new Subie with the next-gen Toyota RAV4
Subaru has finally introduced the new sixth-generation Forester in the Philippines, and it's now exclusively offered as a full hybrid. The good news is that this high-riding Subie retains its Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system.For this comparo, we'
We’re not counting on it coming here, though
One could say that having a Honda HR-V is like having a slice of Japanese motoring. Known as the Vezel in its home market, the HR-V is one of Honda's best-sellers there, and you'll pretty much spot
Finally, an fuel-sipping Forester
There's a lot to like about the Subaru Forester. It's hugely practical, offers great visibility, and let's not forget standard all-wheel drive regardless of variant. One thing it wasn't was fuel efficient. It didn't matter if
The brand’s newest crossover is arguably its freshest-looking model right now
Suzuki Philippines recently introduced the all-new Fronx. It's Suzuki's re-entry in one of the most stacked segments in the market right now, and these are exciting times ahead for the Japanese brand.It's quite the looker, and
Rumble in the Fronx
Suzuki is famous for making some of the best small cars in the world. The Kei car specialist, though not finding much foothold in the vast expanse of the American highway system, has found its niche selling cheap economy cars around the
by Niky Tamayo
We also compare the small Hyundai crossover with the new Suzuki Fronx
The Hyundai Venue has returned, and it will have to face some new entry-level subcompact crossover rivals that were introduced during its absence in the local market. For this comparo, we'll be pitting the higher-trim Hyundai Venue GLS against
Wagons, ho
The past decade has been turbulent for Honda. The market's tectonic shift to crossovers has killed off the Civic and Jazz in several markets, while Honda's delayed EV push has left it with nothing but joint developments with Dongfeng and
by Niky Tamayo
It should pair well with the Forester Hybrid
The launch of the Subaru Forester e-Boxer is just around the corner. It's about time, we say, as Subaru Philippines once had plans to bring in an electrified Forester as early as 2019. Sure, they're a little late to
