The new Veloz HEV has just been launched in Indonesia
A much-needed model, we say
Here's a bit of news that flew under the radar. Daihatsu, Toyota's budget-friendly affiliate, has added an assembly line in Indonesia. What's the big deal, you ask? The new facility has the capacity to build hybrid vehicles.Still
Place your bets
When it comes to hybridization, it's safe to say that Toyota pioneered the market. It was first to make electrified vehicles mainstream. Locally, The company has been offering hybrid power for nearly 20 years and has been integrating it into its
Which ones would you like to reach production?
The Bangkok Auto Salon has no shortage of interesting displays. Whether it's from the aftermarket companies or from the automakers, there's always something that will draw attention.We've covered Honda's Mugen-ized models, as well as Isuzu's
It’s been rough for the budget brand
Now is not a great time to be in Daihatsu. The year 2023 saw Toyota's budget brand be hit with one 'procedural misconduct' issue after another. And if that wasn't enough, the company had to suspend production in Japan following
PH-spec units were marked safe from the start
As you may have heard by now, Toyota and Daihatsu have suspended production of models that use the DNGA (Daihatsu New Global Architecture) platform. It includes models such as the Wigo, Raize, Avanza, Veloz, and Yaris Cross.This is due to 'safety
With extra ground clearance too!
The second-generation Toyota Veloz has been a smash hit in Southeast Asia ever since it was revealed. Safe to say that it's a huge leap from the old model, and the market has responded by buying it in droves.There
Adding some spice to the subcompact seven-seater
What are some words that come to mind when someone says Toyota Veloz? Surely, adjectives such as practical, sensible, and reliable would pretty accurate for the subcompact seven-seater. But given that it's the kind of car that puts family first, '
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
The comparo many of you have been waiting for
You've already seen part one of our latest Big Test featuring four of the market's top seven-seaters: the Honda BR-V, the Hyundai Stargazer, the Toyota Veloz, and the Mitsubishi Xpander Cross. We know you've been dying to
It’ll look more basic and will have fewer tech than the existing V and G trims
It looks like it isn't just the Yaris Cross-and maybe the all-new Alphard as well-that Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is set to release in the coming weeks. According to a source, the carmaker is set to release a
The comparo many of you have been waiting for
Crossovers may be growing even more and more popular these days, but the good, old seven-seater MPVs still continue to dominate the market. No surprise there, because it is hard to outsell a people-hauler if you're a smaller SUV
Will it be a mild or full hybrid?
Is there yet another hybrid Toyota model on the way? If reports from Indonesia are to be believed, that might just be the case. Not only that, it's one of Toyota's popular models in Southeast Asia that could get electrified.
With the Toyota Veloz also thrown in for good measure
After a year of rumors, speculations, and teasers, the all-new Ford Territory has finally landed on our shores. As a refresher, it's basically a rebadged Ford Equator Sport, the compact five-seater version of the midsize seven-seater Equator SUV.
Will this be the Raize Space?
Toyota's small MPV range has seen a dramatic change in the past couple of years. Both the Avanza and Veloz have ditched body-on-frame construction and rear-wheel drive in favor of unibody and front-wheel drive platforms. In some
We believe the latest generation of Honda’s seven-seater is landing soon
Last year, the all-new Honda BR-V made its global debut in Indonesia, and recently, the small seven-seater was also launched in Thailand. We think this could be a sign that the latest iteration of the BR-V could be
Offers for the Wigo, Rush, and Innova are available, too
The Toyota Raize may be relatively new to the local market, but Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is already throwing the model in the car brand's summer promo for 2022.For the month of May, the Japanese car manufacturer is making the
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The former was recently launched in Cambodia as an all-new Territory model
In late April, Ford Cambodia and its dealers started posting teasers for an all-new 2023 Ford Territory, a rebadged version of the Equator Sport. As a refresher, the Equator Sport is a compact five-seater version of the mid-size seven-
Check out our first impressions here
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has just launched the new Veloz, marking the entry of yet another people-hauler in this seven-seater-crazy market of ours.The Veloz, as some of you may know, was once the top-of-the-line variant
Choose your stylish seven-seater family hauler
It looks like the three-row MPV segment is heating up. Mitsubishi recently unveiled the refreshed version of its popular Xpander, and Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) launched the all-new version of its Avanza. This time, Toyota has introduced the all-new
It’s been a busy week for the local automotive industry
