A Toyota Lite Ace with a modular interior? Yes please
by Billy Caluag
More retro-inspired concepts for the work van
Yes, the Toyota Lite Ace is a commercial vehicle that isn't exactly designed with the family in mind, at least locally. We don't even get the passenger version that's available abroad, and that's despite clamor for it here.
Mini campervan, anyone?
The Town Ace, locally known as the Toyota Lite Ace, has some pretty interesting specs over in Japan. That said, they don't get the pickup and UV versions over there, but it's the mechanical bits that caught our attention.In
Would you buy these over a Tamaraw?
The revived Toyota Tamaraw has all the potential to shake up the utility vehicle market. With four body styles available plus custom configurations and a sub-P800k starting price, it might just be the solution for most business owners looking for great
Osaka-based modifier Papamama Cars give this Lite Ace the rugged treatment
Mostly used as a utility vehicle, the Toyota Town Ace (locally known as the Lite Ace), gets a stylish off-road overhaul from Japanese aftermarket shop, Papamama Cars.Based in Osaka, Papamama Cars is known for turning unassuming consumer cars into clean
by Billy Caluag
Straight from the factory, too
We don't get to talk about ambulances and patient transport vehicles (PTVs) that much on Top Gear Philippines. Then again, maybe we should give more attention to these hardworking vehicles. After all, the jobs that these vehicles do are extremely vital
Simple and boxy
Small utility vans aren't exactly what one would call sexy or head-turning, but it does have a certain appeal. A prime example of that is the Toyota Lite Ace. Sure, it's purpose in life is to carry light loads
How much for this conversion, you ask?
Remember the Toyota Lite Ace van that Atoy Customs did a few months ago? Well, there's another van that the shop did, and boy is it a looker. Not only did they add seats at the back, it's been given
It’s an EV concept, too
Even through the revived Toyota Lite Ace is a relatively new product in the Philippines, this particular generation isn't exactly all-new. This version of the LiteAce is also known as the Daihatsu Gran Max, and it's been around since
With a 50% down payment, of course
It isn't just the recent series of launches Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is getting busy with for its 35th-anniversary celebration. In true TMP fashion, the carmaker is still continuously rolling out promos month in and month out.For August, TMP
We know a lot of you are thinking of customizing this
The Toyota Lite Ace, the go-to barkada van of the '90s, makes a comeback to the local market with a slight tweak to its name (it's now spelled Lite Ace instead of Lite Ace) and without any rear seats in
Would this work in PH?
The Toyota Lite Ace is arguably the most flexible light commercial vehicle available in the local market today. While it isn't a passenger car from the get-go, Atoy Customs has already shown it can be modified to fit the purpose
by Drei Laurel
Wait until you see the interior
Ever since the Toyota Lite Ace was launched here, we've been wondering what mods one can do with the little hauler. Sure, it's a utility vehicle, but we also think it has so much potential in the aftermarket scene. For
Rebadged as the Bongo and Bongo Brawny vans, respectively
The things you find when you go and browse offerings in other markets can be fascinating. We were over at the Mazda website in Japan, and we came across a few very familiar-looking vehicles in its lineup: the Hiace and the
Working his magic, as usual
Pretty much any model can be a passenger car. Frankly, all you really need is somewhere to put a person, a working engine, and a driver's seat, right?Coming up with something serviceable, though, is another matter. If you're looking
by Drei Laurel
Considering the Lite Ace?
With the way the economy is going, these are some very uncertain times for local businesses. But if you think the big corporations have it rough, just imagine what smaller players are going through.If you're the owner of a micro,
by Drei Laurel
A busy start to August
The Cargo and the FX join the model lineup
Just two weeks after the initial launch of the 2023 Toyota Lite Ace in the country, the model lineup gets expanded with two new variants that are now available for preorder: the FX Utility Van and the Cargo Aluminum Van.These two
We compare it to one of its direct competitors, the Suzuki Carry Truck
The Toyota Lite Ace has returned to the Philippine market, but for now, the lineup is limited to the more utilitarian pickup and panel van variants. Here, we'll be pitting the Lite Ace Pickup against the Suzuki Carry Truck-its closest
Hyundai has also unveiled its Avanza- and Xpander-fighting MPV, the Stargazer
Which body type would you go with?
The Liteace is back. Well, sort of. It's the Toyota Lite Ace now, with an added space in between some letters. This one also has a different target market in its sights: business owners.Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) launched the 2022
by Drei Laurel
