The Toyota Innova has a long and storied history in the Philippine market, being a crowd favorite since its introduction nearly 20 years ago. It became one of the stalwarts of the Asian Utility Vehicle segment for its versatility and exceptional ability to meet the needs of the Filipino family. Now, however, the Innova is considered a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) and has carved a niche of its own, with very few rivals being able to match its success and renown in the segment. That said, we briefl

They’re considered the modern-day family car as they offer ample seating and can handle rough terrain. Of course, I’m referring to none other than the sport-utility vehicle (SUV). Its huge popularity and demand are down to things Filipino families love - it seats seven, offers strong engine power, runs on diesel, and has a high ground clearance. In our local SUV segment, the Toyota Fortuner and the Mitsubishi Montero Sport are staunch and long-running rivals. Let's take a close look at these two

Disclaimer: Nissan Philippines lend us the Nissan Terra test unit with a full tank of diesel and RFID cards for both the North and the South expressways. The Nissan Terra was late to the sport-utility vehicle (SUV) segment when it first launched in the country in 2018. However, the seven-seater SUV won over buyers thanks to its feature set and powerful turbodiesel engine. Nissan Philippines would later give the Terra facelift in 2022 that included a revised front fascia, an updated dashboard and

The 2023 Toyota Innova is one of the most-awaited multi-purpose vehicles (MPV) in the Philippines. Debuting in Indonesia on November 2022, one of the headlines for the newest iteration of Toyota’s popular MPV is the dropping of the venerable 2.8-liter turbodiesel engine in favor of a hybrid drivetrain. Although there is no word yet on when the all-new Innova will arrive in the Philippines, it will face another large seven-seater with a mild-hybrid powerplant – the Geely Okavango. For this electr

The launch of the 2023 Toyota Innova in Indonesia last November 2022 was one of the hottest stories on our website. And for good reason – the old Innova remains one of Toyota Motor Philippines’ best-selling models as it combines the toughness of a pick-up with the size and practicality of a seven-seat multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). That’s because, underneath, the previous-generation Innova shares the same rear-wheel-drive, ladder-frame platform, and engines as the Toyota Hilux pick-up and the Toyo

Congratulations! You just bought your new Toyota Fortuner. Now you are looking for a guide on how much it will cost to maintain your brand-new car. As you know, Preventive Maintenance Service or PMS ensures your car is in tip top shape and ready to drive anywhere, anytime. Logic dictates that with constant use, the performance of your car will degrade over time. Components wear down and will eventually fail if not taken care of. To keep our cars running smoothly, having them undergo PMS is the w