Get up close and personal with Toyota’s newest hybrid sedan
Here are our first impressions of Toyota’s all-new subcompact sedan
The all-new Toyota Vios's arrival in the Philippines had always seemed inevitable, but over the course of our three-year wait for the new generation, there were times when it felt that the day would never come. Because of how
After a long wait, the Vios’ successor is finally here
After a long wait, Toyota Motor Philippines has finally launched the all-new Toyota Ativ. For the sake of those who have been out of the loop, it's the Vios Hybrid that a lot of people have been talking about recently."
Against Chinese carmakers threatening to take the Vios’ throne
For years, Toyota has maintained a foothold on the Philippine automotive industry. It has topped sales charts year in and year out, and it doesn't look like it'll be relinquishing its crown anytime soon. This much is clear.But in
The BYD Seal 5 DM-i has more competition
Changan Philippines had added a plug-in hybrid sedan to its lineup-introducing the Nevo A05. Priced at P1.195 million, it's expected to go head-to-head with the BYD Seal 5 DM-i and the incoming Toyota Ativ HEV.
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Elements of desire
The original Dzire was one of Suzuki's weirdest products. Built to comply with an Indian market tax loophole for sedans under four meters in length, it offered a clunky four-door form factor best described as 'Suzuki Swift from Temu.' The
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We also got extra info from a source
It's no secret that Toyota Motor Philippines is about to launch the all-new Ativ HEV soon. In fact, we already have the possible prices. What we don't know yet, however, are the other specifics of the car.Fortunately for
*Will probably be called the ATIV
Less than a week after posting a teaser for its new hybrid subcompact sedan, Toyota Motor Philippines has officially opened its books for early reservations.From the carmaker's reservation form, we can infer that the new model will not wear the
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Four variants could be available, with prices starting at P916k
So you've probably heard the news: Toyota Motor Philippines is now accepting reservations for the new Toyota Ativ HEV. This all but confirms that the hybrid Vios is on its way to the Philippines, and it'll most likely be called
This soon? Why the heck not
This is it. Or at least we think.Just a couple of weeks after its global reveal, it looks like Toyota Motor Philippines is already launching the new hybrid Vios in our market. We know a lot of you have been waiting
Thailand is first to get it as the Yaris Ativ HEV
About 20 years ago, the thought of a Toyota Vios with a hybrid system was unimaginable. Fast forward to 2025, and here we are with the first-ever electrified version of the popular subcompact sedan. Amazing how quickly the trickle-down effect
But will it be sold outside of Thailand?
A few months ago, it was reported that the Toyota Vios will soon get a hybrid version. However, more recent developments from Thailand have mentioned that its world premiere is coming sooner than later.How much sooner, you ask? Per Thai automotive
It’s the brand’s bestseller, and there are several good reasons for that
Whether you're a newbie driver or someone looking for a sensible set of wheels for a good price, the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 has been one of the top choices for local buyers. It's Mitsubishi's best-selling car in the
It's good—really, really good—but is it worth buying?
BYD's rise in the automotive industry was somewhat unprecedented. The Chinese carmaker has been in the market for years, and it wasn't until Ayala Corporation's automotive arm ACMobility took the reins that people really started to take notice. A
It will be launched in Thailand on August 21
One can call it a bit of an open secret, but it's finally been confirmed. The Toyota Vios will finally be getting a hybrid soon, and it will make its debut in August. More specifically, it will premiere on August 21,
It’s one of the smartest subcompact sedans on the market today
In uncertain times, rising fuel costs, and the specter of odd-even traffic schemes, having a reliable, fuel-efficient daily driver is a must. It should also be easy to drive and well-equipped. That is why the all-new Suzuki Dzire
How high above its weight does BYD’s affordable sedan punch?
Oftentimes, we like to think outside of the box. Even if it means doing something our readers and viewers might not like, we do it anyway, if we feel like it's worth trying out.In the latest episodes of The Big
Face to face against the Honda City e:HEV
So far, there aren't any hybrid subcompact sedans in the country from the legacy automakers. Yes, there's the Honda City e:HEV, but it's not sold locally, at least for now. Nissan doesn't have an answer to that
It was a strange time
There have been a number of odd rebadge jobs over the years. Some are unsurprising since several automakers are all under one umbrella (we're looking at you, General Motors), while others have been a result of joint ventures...such as Honda
We compare the returning challenger to the country’s favorite subcompact sedan
Thanks to the Land Transportation Office's Memorandum Circular database, we now know that at least two variants of the all-new Hyundai Accent could be headed to the Philippine market soon. For this comparo, we'll be comparing the new Accent
The brand’s bestseller is still proudly Philippine-made
Just as we reported a few months ago, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines is now launching a facelifted version of its best-selling model in the local market-one that has soldiered on for 12 years since its introduction in 2013.The updated and
