Suzuki’s first sortie into the BEV market is here
by Angelo Nieto
Its twin from Toyota was launched earlier this year
The Suzuki e-Vitara has launched here at the 2026 Philippine International Motor Show as the Japanese brand's first all-electric option in its lineup. The EV complements Suzuki's mild-hybrid offerings, and also shares its platform with the Toyota
by Angelo Nieto
But will it be 2WD or AWD?
Suzuki has just teased the all-new e-Vitara for the 2026 Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS). Announced through Suzuki Philippines' Facebook page, the fully electric SUV (and Toyota Urban Cruiser twin) is set to be launched on June 4, but will
by Lije Martin
The numbers were from the Japan fiscal year 25-26
In 2025, Suzuki did well for itself, outselling Nissan across the globe to become the Japan's third-biggest carmaker. Now that the Japanese fiscal year has ended, Suzuki has officially gone up yet another spot, overtaking Honda to become Japan's
It spans over 40 years of local production
Suzuki Philippines has just announced the milestone of three million motorcycles produced. This achievement is celebrated with the 125cc Suzuki Access as the 3,000,000th unit.Since becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation in 1985, Suzuki Philippines has
by Lije Martin
This achievement marks a first for the Japanese manufacturer
The Suzuki GSX-8T and GSX-8TT were both recognized for the prestigious Red Dot Award: Product Design 2026. The neo-retro street bikes are the first of any Suzuki product to win a Red Dot.Held annually, the Red Dot Design
by Lije Martin
The new structures begin construction this May and operations in August 2027
Following its earlier pre-delivery inspection facility expansion, Suzuki Philippines has now broken ground on the next batch of new facilities at its Laguna plant. The groundbreaking ceremony comes ahead of construction scheduled to begin this May. The new facilities are expected
by Angelo Nieto
According to the LTO, at least
The Land Transportation Office has recently published homologation papers for the fully electric Suzuki e-Vitara. In a way, the subcompact crossover already landed in the Philippines as the Toyota Urban Cruiser, with the two sharing everything but software and styling.However,
by Billy Caluag
Grab’s Eco-Drive initiative offers fuel savings and flexible daily installments
Expect to see more hybrid or fully electric Grab cars waiting at your pick-up points soon. Grab has launched its Eco-Drive Initiative, a coalition with financial institutions and automotive partners to give driver-partners fast and affordable access to EVs.
by Lije Martin
Further ensuring vehicles arrive in optimal condition
In a recent announcement, Suzuki Philippines shared that expansions have been made to the pre-delivery inspection (PDI) facilities at its Laguna plant. Every vehicle that Suzuki sells to Filipino motorists goes through these facilities before they reach dealers, as part of
by Angelo Nieto
Both bikes cost well under P150k
Suzuki has just unveiled the all-new V-Strom 160 and DR160-small engine-equipped versions of brand's V-Strom and DR lines-at the Makina Moto Expo 2026. The V-Strom 160 stickers for P146,000 while the DR160 is
by Lije Martin
We’re guessing this will make it to the Philippines sooner rather than later
One of the Philippines' most popular scooters just got an update: Ladies and gents, say hello to the all-new Suzuki Burgman Street.This isn't in the market yet, though, as it has only been unveiled in India. That said, considering
It got highest marks in child occupancy protection
There's been a lot of talk about the Suzuki e-Vitara's possible arrival in the Philippines, especially since its Toyota Urban Cruiser twin has already landed in the market. While we wait for that potential imminent launch, though, we're
Which one would you choose for your daily drives?
The Department of Energy Fuel Eco Run is an annual initiative that scores the fuel efficiency of participating cars. The most recent test involved 65 cars, consisting of 15 battery electric vehicles (BEV), five plug-in hybrids (PHEV), 14 non-plug-in
by Lije Martin
Find out in this review of the fifth-generation ‘Underbone King’
The Suzuki Raider R150 has been a crowd-favorite since it debuted back in 2004. Even then, it already featured a slim chassis with a punchy DOHC, carbureted engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission. Many Filipinos quickly gravitated toward the
by Lije Martin
One of two units ridden by Barry Sheene in the 1977 season
As you may have noticed, we like to keep an eye on the world of high-end car auctions. Always good to have an idea of what you'll be buying when your lottery numbers come up, isn't it?This week,
by Greg Potts
Same style, engine, and tech, but with different riding characteristics
Last year, Suzuki Philippines previewed two all-new models at Makina 2025. Now, the same models have been officially launched in the market-ladies and gents, say hello to the all-new DR-Z4S and DR-Z4SM.The DR-Z4S is Suzuki'
Adaptive cruise control, lane-departure alerts, and more
The three-door Suzuki Jimny has received a welcome update for 2026: Across all variants, Suzuki Safety Sense-the brand's in-house suite of advanced driver-assist systems-is now standard, along with new front parking sensors, additional front-side and
It’s a near-exact copy-paste job in all aspects
We've already told you that the upcoming Toyota Urban Cruiser is a rebadged Suzuki e-Vitara, which should be headed to our market, too. Well, here's another case of badge swapping between the two Japanese carmakers: This is the second-
With the help of the Pawikan Conservation Center
Suzuki Philippines has strengthened its commitment to environmental conservation through a baby turtle release activity with the Pawikan Conservation Center. The event took place in Morong, Bataan, where volunteers guided 8,713 hatchlings as they made their first strides into the West
Conveniently situated along the Bataan Provincial Highway
The latest dealership to join the carmaker's local network is Suzuki Auto Bataan, established in partnership with Greensun Automotive Enterprises under the Laus Group of Companies. The new facility is located in Hermosa City, along the Bataan Provincial Highway.This full-
