Get up close and personal with Toyota’s newest hybrid sedan
Here are our first impressions of Toyota’s all-new subcompact sedan
The all-new Toyota Vios's arrival in the Philippines had always seemed inevitable, but over the course of our three-year wait for the new generation, there were times when it felt that the day would never come. Because of how
After a long wait, the Vios’ successor is finally here
After a long wait, Toyota Motor Philippines has finally launched the all-new Toyota Ativ. For the sake of those who have been out of the loop, it's the Vios Hybrid that a lot of people have been talking about recently."
Against Chinese carmakers threatening to take the Vios’ throne
For years, Toyota has maintained a foothold on the Philippine automotive industry. It has topped sales charts year in and year out, and it doesn't look like it'll be relinquishing its crown anytime soon. This much is clear.But in
We also got extra info from a source
It's no secret that Toyota Motor Philippines is about to launch the all-new Ativ HEV soon. In fact, we already have the possible prices. What we don't know yet, however, are the other specifics of the car.Fortunately for
*Will probably be called the ATIV
Less than a week after posting a teaser for its new hybrid subcompact sedan, Toyota Motor Philippines has officially opened its books for early reservations.From the carmaker's reservation form, we can infer that the new model will not wear the
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Four variants could be available, with prices starting at P916k
So you've probably heard the news: Toyota Motor Philippines is now accepting reservations for the new Toyota Ativ HEV. This all but confirms that the hybrid Vios is on its way to the Philippines, and it'll most likely be called
This soon? Why the heck not
This is it. Or at least we think.Just a couple of weeks after its global reveal, it looks like Toyota Motor Philippines is already launching the new hybrid Vios in our market. We know a lot of you have been waiting
Thailand is first to get it as the Yaris Ativ HEV
About 20 years ago, the thought of a Toyota Vios with a hybrid system was unimaginable. Fast forward to 2025, and here we are with the first-ever electrified version of the popular subcompact sedan. Amazing how quickly the trickle-down effect
But will it be sold outside of Thailand?
A few months ago, it was reported that the Toyota Vios will soon get a hybrid version. However, more recent developments from Thailand have mentioned that its world premiere is coming sooner than later.How much sooner, you ask? Per Thai automotive
It will be launched in Thailand on August 21
One can call it a bit of an open secret, but it's finally been confirmed. The Toyota Vios will finally be getting a hybrid soon, and it will make its debut in August. More specifically, it will premiere on August 21,
Face to face against the Honda City e:HEV
So far, there aren't any hybrid subcompact sedans in the country from the legacy automakers. Yes, there's the Honda City e:HEV, but it's not sold locally, at least for now. Nissan doesn't have an answer to that
We compare the returning challenger to the country’s favorite subcompact sedan
Thanks to the Land Transportation Office's Memorandum Circular database, we now know that at least two variants of the all-new Hyundai Accent could be headed to the Philippine market soon. For this comparo, we'll be comparing the new Accent
Despite a few incidents, it was a successful race weekend for TMP
The second weekend of the 2025 Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup saw over 10,000 visitors flood towards the South of Manila for a series of exciting street races.Eight official races took place, while exhibition drivers drifted and drag-raced throughout
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We’re keeping our fingers crossed
2024 was filled with groundbreaking launches, and we reckon that it'll be more of the same in 2025. Disruptors are keen to shake up the local market even further, while legacy automakers are throwing the gauntlet in tech and electrification.If
We’re still waiting, Toyota
It's safe to say that the Philippines is one of the biggest markets for the Toyota Vios. It has been the country's best-selling sedan for well over a decade, and has sat on top of the country's sales
Available from October 31 to November 3
This Undas 2024, our cars will be going through a lot. Driving to family reunions, maybe squeezing in a trip to the beach, and of course, a lot of hours spent on the road stuck in traffic this long weekend.With the
Get your Toyota inspected before you go on that Undas road trip
Another long weekend is upon us, and you know what that means-out of town drives, and hours stuck in traffic. Whether you're headed to a sandy shore or back to your home province, what's consistent is a lot of
It’s a packed show, for sure
The Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) is finally back and this year's running comes out swinging. Opening its doors on October 24, there's a whole deluge of new cars and concepts that will be displayed at the World Trade Center
Racers braved cloudy skies to give fans a thrilling weekend
Last September 28, 2024, racers and fans congregated at the Clark International Speedway for the second weekend of the Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Philippine Cup. The track saw young guns and seasoned drivers race passionately race bumper-to-bumper, while fans cheered
Could it be?
If there is one Toyota product that is overdue for a full model change, it's the Vios. Yes, it's a guaranteed best-seller, but it's no spring chicken. The current version first appeared in 2017, and the platform it
