For the budget-conscious buyers out there
Depending on your budget, the definition of a 'starter car' could be anything from a city hatch to a basic subcompact sedan. Hell, even crossovers are getting in on the action, with a handful of very affordable mini models entering the market
by Drei Laurel
And a bunch of other models
Is a brand-new Volkswagen in the cards for you this Christmas season? If it wasn't before, it might be now-at least if you're willing to pay in cash.From now until December 31, the German car manufacturer is
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Choosing fleet vehicles is no easy task
Purchasing fleet vehicles is no easy task for any company. Business owners must have an immense amount of trust in a particular car from a specific brand before they pull the trigger. After all, these vehicles will be servicing employees and will
How does this German offering stack up against the rest of the segment?
When Volkswagen Philippines launched the Santana in 2018, it was doing more than just introducing a potential Vios or City competitor. Priced at well below P1 million, the subcompact sedan was spearheading the brand's local transition into a more budget-friendly
by Drei Laurel
DPs will be settled as hold-out deposits and can be withdrawn after 24 months
If you're in the market for a brand-new sedan, you might want to check out Volkswagen Philippines' latest promo.For the month of July, the carmaker is offering its vehicles with no cash-out through its 'Zero in on a
Deals on the Santana, Santana GTS, Lavida, and Lamando are available
If you're in the market for a brand-new car this summer, you've got to check this out. Volkswagen Philippines is offering massive discounts on four different models-the Santana, Santana GTS, Lavida, and Lamando.The Santana MPI MT is
There were a lot of new arrivals this week
Worth checking out?
For the longest time, Volkswagen was a brand that was relatively outside the budget of most Filipino car buyers. Then came the Santana, and the company's lineup changed forever.The subcompact sedan was launched in May 2018, spearheading the German carmaker'
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The brand’s newest ambassador, Gary Valenciano, helped kick off the festivities
Volkswagen Philippines recently launched its 'We Move You' campaign through a showcase at the Trinoma Activity Center in Quezon City. Of course, the German carmaker's newest brand ambassador, Gary Valenciano, helped kick off the weekend festivities.Event-goers were treated to
Special discounts will be up for grabs
Volkswagen Philippines recently celebrated its sixth year in the local market with the launch of the Lavida Club Edition and Club Edition+. In case you missed our story on that, you can check out the new variants' prices here.Following the said
One of the hottest segments around
The Philippine subcompact sedan segment has heated up over the past year or two. A segment once dominated by Japanese offerings like the Toyota Vios, the Honda City, and the Mazda 2, it has now been livened up by new competitors from
by Drei Laurel
The feature is more attainable than ever
Last week, a shiny white Volkswagen Santana rolled into our office garage equipped with a pair of automatic headlights. The big deal? None, really-but this sedan got us thinking.There was a time when one couldn't even dream of having
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Can this compete with the likes of the Toyota Vios?
In 2018, Volkswagen Philippines reinvented itself by ditching brand staples like the Polo and the Jetta to zero in on market attainability. It was a bold move, but the company had a pretty worthwhile prospect leading its charge into the realm of
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It's front and center of the main hall
It's almost impossible to miss the Volkswagen Philippines booth-it's positioned front and center at the spacious World Trade Center hall. The cars are assembled symmetrically in perfect German fashion. There are five on each side, chairs and tables in
by Dinzo Tabamo
A welcome break from the routine
It's been five years since Volkswagen formally entered the Philippine market via the Ayala Group. Since then, Volkswagen Philippines has been active in motor shows and marketing initiatives to promote its cars. But while we see a few VW badges
by Dinzo Tabamo
Volkswagen is clearly aiming for volume
Back in May, Volkswagen Philippines shook up the local auto scene by revamping its lineup and introducing the Santana-the German carmaker's most affordable offering in our market to date. But if you thought the company was done for 2018,
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Be a rational, budget-conscious Asian
These days, there's a subcompact sedan from about every manufacturer for almost any budget. Whether you're on the hunt for a simple, reliable daily driver or a well-specced model with all the bells and whistles, chances are there's
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It loves the open road
Like most Volkswagens not named Golf or Beetle, the Santana barely registers when you lay eyes on it for the first time. 'Non-threatening' would be a polite way of describing how it looks, but 'bland' also comes to mind.It reminds
by Dinzo Tabamo
*Well, P15k-ish
Car sales might have seen a slight dip recently because of higher excise taxes, but this hasn't stopped major manufacturers from flooding the market with new offerings.More than a dozen launches from a handful of car companies took place during
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Are you eyeing any of them?
So far, 2018 has been a hell of a year for the local auto scene. Car after car, launch after launch--it just seems like there's no end to the number of new arrivals. And it isn't just limited to
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