The 7’2” basketball player is just towering over his new van
Big on seats, big on space
Filipino families, traditionally at least, are big. But aside from having multiple children, we tend to bring along the extended family around on trips. It probably explains why vans, MPVs, or anything with multiple rows of seats are a popular buy here.
You won’t notice it from the outside
It's not often that vans get an update. For the most part, these remain almost unchanged for years. If you need proof of that, the cargo version of the Toyota Hiace is soldiering on its 20th year.That said, vans do
Let’s chime in
We get all sorts of inquiries here at Top Gear Philippines. Occasionally, we're asked about car parts and accessories, which at this point no longer comes as a surprise. But more often than not, the questions we receive are about car-
Take note
While we were all busy celebrating another new year-a new decade, even-Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) was also busy updating the prices of its current lineup. Unfortunately, the said updates were all increases. Let's take a closer look here.First
Is this van as super as advertised?
The Toyota Hiace in 2020 was, by a pretty sizeable margin, the year's most-followed automotive arrival.That Toyota saw it fit for the Philippines to be the first market in the world to get a taste of the latest-generation
by Drei Laurel
This is one safe van
Apparently, the all-new Toyota Hiace Super Grandia's cabin is as safe as it is nice to be in.The New Car Assessment Programme for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) has released its crash test results for the Toyota Majesty/Granvia-
by Drei Laurel
Are these upgrades worth the price bump?
Say hello to the all-new Toyota Hiace Super Grandia, the Japanese car manufacturer's new corporate-level hauler. Locally, it's the nameplate's new top-of-the-line offering-a title held by the Hiace GL Grandia Tourer prior to
by Drei Laurel
Is it a worthy alternative to the Alphard?
In case you missed it, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has finally unveiled the all-new Toyota Hiace Super Grandia in the Philippines earlier today.This new offering from Toyota just might be the ultimate alternative to the Toyota Alphard. It feels as
This is it
Toyota Motor Philippines has finally launched the 2020 Hiace Super Grandia, and if you're on the hunt for a corporate-level hauler, this might be your best bet-at least, if you're not willing to shell out more than P3.
by Drei Laurel
We’re a couple of weeks away from the official launch
After weeks of speculation, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) officially revealed a few days ago that we will indeed get to see the new Hiace Super Grandia in the metal later this month. Following that reveal, the company announced that reservations are now
The fine line between the Hiace and Alphard
We finally have confirmation: Toyota Motor Philippines is indeed launching a premium-spec version of its van, the Hiace, this August. It will carry the Hiace Super Grandia moniker, and will now be the top-of-the-line variant of the Japanese
by Drei Laurel
Even one as huge as ours
If you're viewing this on a mobile device and can't see the video, please click here. When we say that the Toyota Hiace Super Grandia is fit for a big family, it's not just lip service. We actually tested
by Jason Tulio
You can damage more than just your engine
I'm in the rent-a-van business, and I'm also the driver of a Toyota Hiace Grandia. I keep it running because of the hot climate, and I sleep here when I'm with a client. Sometimes I keep the
by Ferman Lao
When it comes to vans, one name still stands out
Family is one of the most precious things in life, but no matter how close a family is, the children grow up and eventually lead their own lives. My mom and dad live in Cebu. While we will always call that place
They're THAT comfy
We're pretty big fans of luxury here at Top Gear PH. It's the theme of the current issue of our magazine, after all. So when we got the chance to check out these pimped-out Toyota Hiace vans made by
by Jason Tulio
Now officially a TG team favorite
If you asked us what vehicles we're fond of these days, we might surprise you by saying that among the SUVs and the roadsters, we're really liking Toyota's humongous van--the venerable Hiace Super Grandia.We borrowed it recently
by Dinzo Tabamo
Without compromising on space
A few months ago, I wrote raved about the Toyota Alphard, a not-so-minivan for millionaires who like to live large while retaining some sense of discretion. I particularly gushed over those captain's seats, wrapped in plush leather, decked out
A truly humongous van
A few months ago, Toyota Motor Philippines quietly released a new Hiace variant into our market. If you travel to Bangkok regularly, you will recognize this massive van. Its name is the Hiace Super Grandia LXV, and if you thought its name
by Dinzo Tabamo
