We give recognition to the best cars and manufacturers of 2019
As the year draws to a close, Top Gear Philippines once again makes its picks for the top cars and manufacturers of 2019.This year, the top honor for the Top Gear Philippines Car of the Year goes to the Suzuki Jimny.
by Jason Tulio
The show’s practically a haven for custom Jimnys
You might have read about the 200hp Suzuki Jimny at the 2019 Manila Auto Salon and Sport Truck Show in one of our previous stories-our editor-in-chief Paulo Subido himself said that this tiny 4x4 is the "modifier's platform
Yup, you read that right
The 2019 Manila Auto Salon and Sport Truck Show is now in full swing, and it seems that the all-new Suzuki Jimny is the modifier's platform of choice at the event. No surprise there, as the buzz surrounding this vehicle
The Carabinieri’s new ride is here
Italian criminals, beware: The Carabinieri has a new weapon in its armory you'll be simply powerless to resist. Yep, after years of deploying quick cars to catch the wrongdoers of this world (well, Italy), it's gone down an unexpected route.
“It’s better to drive a slow car fast, than a fast car slow.”
If there's any place to measure a car's performance (and a driver's skill), it's on the racetrack. It provides you with an environment to test every performance aspect of your car, from acceleration, to braking, to cornering-everything.
by Lije Martin
An adorkable off-roader gets a fairy-tale makeover
It is one of the most overused clichés in cinema. That scene where our young starlet takes off her glasses, lets her hair down, trades denims for a dress, and glides effortlessly down the stairs-jangly Sixpence song playing in the
by Niky Tamayo
A race for the ages
For all their visual similarities, the Suzuki Jimny and Mercedes-Benz G-Class also share one unique trait-longevity. The previous Suzuki mini off-roader was on the market for two decades, and Mercedes's SUV to the stars was in showrooms
by Dinzo Tabamo
The little off-roader that could
They say big things come in small packages, and in no example is this truer in the automotive world than the Suzuki Jimny.The hype leading up to the fourth-generation model's launch was simply unprecedented-rightfully so, as the Jimny'
by Drei Laurel
Nothing to worry about, the company says
Suzuki Philippines has finally issued a statement regarding the all-new Jimny's recall in Japan, and according to the company, local owners of its popular off-roader have nothing to worry about."The recall campaign for the all-new Jimny is
by Drei Laurel
Now might be your best chance to experience it
To the Suzuki fans and potential buyers out there, here's a heads-up: Suzuki Philippines has announced that it will be going around the country for the Suzuki Auto Festival 2019. The Japanese carmaker will be exhibiting its lineup at various
This mini-SUV is a boxy darling
It takes supreme confidence in a product for its maker to not replace it for so long. The first-generation Suzuki Jimny went for 11 years without an all-new iteration. The second generation was on sale for 17 years. The third
by Dinzo Tabamo
It supposedly sounds like a G63 as well
The brilliantly boxy Suzuki Jimny clearly wants to be a Mercedes G-Class when it grows up. It's had some help getting there too, remember the Liberty Walk kit that we brought you news of back in August last year?The
by Greg Potts
Which of these do you plan on buying?
It's been a pretty eventful year for the local automotive industry so far. Every major player, from Japanese giants like Toyota and Suzuki to more upscale European brands like Volvo and BMW, has been busy bringing products in. And to think
by Drei Laurel
That’s…not a lot
Planning to order or have already made a reservation for the all-new Suzuki Jimny? You're probably going to be sweating bullets after reading this news.According to sources from within the local auto industry, only 100 to 120 units of
by Drei Laurel
Neither have we...until now
These are probably the questions that entered your mind upon reading the title: 'What?' or 'Why?' or 'Where can I get them?'In a YouTube video posted by Suzuki Australia, you can see two Jimnys duking it out on a mountain trail,
Enough to start a Suzuki dealership
In the span of two weeks, we witnessed the local introduction of four SUVs. Let's dive in and take a quick look at this diverse bunch.First previewed at the 2018 Philippine International Motor Show in October 2018, the all-new
Clue: Not much
The Suzuki Jimny is well loved, capable, and carries one of the most novel designs in the industry. That said, it isn't for everyone, and one of the biggest reasons for this is because of the space the cabin provides.
by Drei Laurel
It’s finally here
The hype train has reached its final stop. Suzuki Philippines has finally launched the all-new Jimny locally, following several months' worth of leaks and speculation.In case you haven't heard yet, the 2019 Jimny will be available in the Philippines
by Drei Laurel
Will you reserve a unit?
The wait for the all-new Suzuki Jimny is almost over. It's been a few months since Suzuki Philippines unveiled the little SUV at last year's Philippine International Motor Show, but at last, it will officially be launched this month.
by Jason Tulio
We won’t have to wait much longer
Excited for the all-new Jimny? Yeah, we get you. The suspense surrounding the Philippine arrival of Suzuki's iconic little off-roader has been crazy leading up to its launch (which is scheduled for early March, by the way). In fact,
by Drei Laurel
