Hyundai Philippines is going all-out for October 2023 with the launch of the Hyundai Stargazer X alongside the 2024 Hyundai Custin minivan. The newest variant in the Stargazer MPV lineup has been given a tougher-looking exterior thanks to additions to the vehicle. More rugged Starting with the exterior of the MPV, it now gets more body cladding on the fenders, a different hood design, a revised grille with black accents, a new set of 17-inch wheels and side accents on the rocker panels to help d

The Toyota Zenix has just launched in the Philippines, adding another 7-seater MPV to the brand’s local lineup of vehicles aside from the older version of the Toyota Innova. It brings two powerplants: a 2.0-liter gasoline variant and a 2.0-liter hybrid model, a new chassis, and a new set of features that weren’t available with the old diesel model. The hybrid variant brings new technology, featuring the brand’s Gen5 Toyota Hybrid system, providing more power and better fuel efficiency than previ

Unless you’ve recently come back from a tech detox, you’ve no doubt heard of a little snafu happening with Daihatsu and Toyota, where they committed a bit of an alleged cheat in crash safety tests. While full details are still making their way down the pipeline, the general story is that Toyota’s small-car division Daihatsu, which makes the Raize, Vios, Wigo and the Avanza/Veloz twins, had allegations of fraud lobbed against it because of a modification on the Vios and Wigo units that it produce

Toyota has already revealed that the 2023 Toyota Innova will have a front-wheel drive configuration. This is a clear departure from the rear-wheel drive layout the model line has been known for since its inception. But is it the right move for Toyota? Will the droves of Innova loyalists over the last 15 years still go for the new model despite the drivetrain change? Or has Toyota lost a Unique Selling Proposition to other MPV contenders who have since been trying to catch its sales numbers with

When it comes to small, seven-seater multi-purpose vehicles (MPV), you have as many choices in the market as there are stars. The segment remains highly popular in the Philippines because it combines the utility and practicality of seven seats with the size and ease of a compact sedan. There are established Japanese stalwarts like the Toyota Avanza (and its luxurious Veloz sibling), the Mitsubishi Xpander (and its rebadged Nissan Livina sibling), the Suzuki Ertiga, and the upcoming all-new Honda

2022 is a refreshed year for the Toyota Innova as it received a major upgrade from last year. Before, the Toyota Avanza is known as an affordable compact multi-purpose vehicle. This year, it stunned the crowd when Toyota unveiled the gorgeous-looking facelifted Avanza. Aside from the exterior beautification, it also features additional functionalities and characteristics that makes this year’s version more likeable. If you are looking for a reliable car that can take your family to places and ca