Toyota’s famed SUV has now received the hybrid treatment
It’s a stacked lineup from the country’s top carmaker
It's official, folks: Toyota will be showcasing the fully electric Hilux, the Land Cruiser FJ, and the hybrid LC300 at the 10th Philippine International Motor Show. The event will open tomorrow, June 4, 2026, and will continue until Sunday, June 7.
by Billy Caluag
Before the luxury big-body SUVs, the LC was all about utility
In September of 2014, the Sky Blue 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ40 pictured here was what greeted visitors to the Philippine International Motor Show. It was (and still is) one of the finest examples of the model at the time, and it
It just released a teaser for its upcoming launches at PIMS
We're inching closer and closer to the 2026 Philippine International Motor Show. We've already confirmed which brands will be showcasing its updated lineups, and slowly but surely, we're also starting to see what models exactly will be unveiled during
It features four iconic models from the Japanese carmaker
Retro car fans, ready your wallets. Uniqlo has just launched its Toyota UT collection to celebrate automotive history in a collaboration with the Japanese carmaker.The iconic models featured in the collection include the H10-generation Hiace delivery van, the E10-generation
by Lije Martin
Citing issues related to the 10-speed automatic's ECU
Toyota Motor Philippines has issued a recall of Land Cruiser 300 units produced between November 22, 2024 to December 5, 2025 over a potential risk with the flagship SUV's 10-speed automatic transmission. A Special Service Campaign (SSC) is being carried
by Angelo Nieto
What’s your pick?
Now, this was a fun one. The Toyota Land Cruiser is one of the most popular nameplates in the Philippines, and in 2024, it received a rather compelling competitor in the Y63 Nissan Patrol. Of course, we had to pit these two
It’s called the 70YO.70, which mimics ‘Toyota’ when read from afar
With the right mindset (and enough parts), you can turn the Suzuki Jimny into anything you want it to be. Just check out DAMD's custom Jimny builds-the range includes miniature G-Wagons and custom builts inspired by rally legends.This
Driving the mighty Toyota LC76
The legendary Toyota Land Cruiser. The iconic SUV that has become a symbol of toughness and prestige. Most Filipinos are more familiar with the LC300 luxury station wagon and the light-duty LC250 Prado that are sold locally by Toyota Motor Philippines,
Which ones are you most looking forward to?
We know we don't endear ourselves to car brands whenever we publish scoops or speculative stories on their upcoming launches. Well, Toyota Motor Philippines and Lexus Philippines just eliminated seven potential stories from our content plan by revealing all the models
It’s still the most powerful production LC to date
In 2025, Toyota offices in the Middle East opened order forms for the Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid-an electrified variant of the 300-Series and the most powerful production version of the famed SUV to date.Since then, rumors have been circulating
by Billy Caluag
It’s almost twice as powerful as the original straight-six engine
This is no ordinary Land Cruiser, even if Toyota went to great lengths to make it look very ordinary. Meet the Turbo Trail Cruiser: a very old FJ60 outfitted with a very new turbocharged engine and buckets of power.How many buckets?
by Vijay Pattni
Right on schedule
It has been reported that the new Toyota Land Cruiser FJ will make its debut in a private media preview on Monday, October 20, 2025. The vehicle, previously dubbed the 'Mini Land Cruiser,' will then be presented to the general public the
by Billy Caluag
With the help of Effortless Motors
Since Kobe Bryant's sudden passing in 2020, his former teammate-turned-rival-turned-lifelong friend Shaquille O'Neal has remained close to the Bryant family, regularly checking in with his parents and siblings.During a visit in August earlier this year,
by Billy Caluag
Per reports from Japan
Perhaps it was inevitable, but the Toyota Land Cruiser isn't immune from electrification. A few months ago, the hybrid version made its world premiere in the Middle East, using the same system as the Lexus LX700h. But it seems that the
The youngest model here is about 30 years old
Depending on the country of origin, a single generation of a vehicle runs for about five to ten years. The Japanese usually redesign cars every five years, while the Europeans stretch it to about seven. For pickups and SUVs, it takes about
It looks snappy in police uniform, too
We rather enjoy looking at police cars from around the world. North America has the Ford Explorer and Dodge Charger, while a good chunk of Europe utilizes the BMW 3-Series Touring and Volvo V60. Of course, there are other cars in
Not a diesel, but a full hybrid nonetheless
At the moment, there's only one powertrain choice for the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. The sole choice is a turbocharged 2.4-liter that effectively replaced the tried and tested (but quite thirsty) 4.0-liter V6. It's good for
Or fixing electrical cables in the mountains
Another day, another Prado. It looks like Toyota offices all over the world have been busy unveiling new Land Cruisers for their respective markets. We've seen a couple of electrified LCs, but the carmaker's Derbyshire facility has just released the
by Billy Caluag
It’s still a diesel, mind you
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado in Europe has just received a bit of an update. It's not a facelift, though, as there's only one change and it's under the hood. From now on, the models sold over there come
Set to arrive in the Middle East and Australia in 2026
Big news coming out of the Middle East and Australia today: Their respective Toyota offices have officially opened the order forms for the new Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid.This new LC packs the same powertrain as the locally available Lexus LX700h, featuring
by Billy Caluag
